I thought I would tell you the story behind my art quilt.
I was so excited to guest post this spring at Jackie's Art Quilts! When Jackie asked me to prepare a guest post, I had a lot of conflicting emotions --- I was happy, but I was also intimidated! I think she is an awesome art quilter, and I love seeing her creations here on the blog!
Jackie, Sunni (from Love Affair with my Brother) and I had all posted tutorials here at the Lilypad, for 3D embellishments for tote bags and other projects that needed a little WOW! added to them. (If you would like to check them out, you can click on the Tutorial page here at the Lilypad.) We had a ball, and I was still thinking along those lines when I came up with the idea for a 3Dimensional art quilt. I call this wallhanging "Spring Dreams" and I like how it turned out!
(If you would like to create your own Spring Dreams just head over to my tutorials page, and you'll find all of the instructions there.)
To make the long story short, I "created" some fabric for the background, with a "wonky" way of piecing different fabrics together, and then I dreamed up some flowers that would be 3 dimensional, instead of flat on the background.
Check out these blooms:
I added stems for the large flowers, and made loopy leaves for them, as well.
I wasn't finished yet, though! I stitched some little butterflies in the open areas, just because I like butterflies!
So, my art quilt was done. I was exhausted from "stretching my boundaries" but doing something new is a very good thing, I decided. At least once in a while.
I'm so glad that you came to visit with me during the Bloggers Quilt Festival!
Be sure to go to Amy's Creative Side and check out all of the wonderful quilts and projects linked up there!
Love,
Well done Jacque! Cute art quilt. I love the tiny rickrack touches in the flowers. You created a really great background for your blooms. Quite inspirational!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art quilt. Love the design, colors, fabrics. Inspirational. But, now I want to learn how to do this. Yumm.
ReplyDeleteSewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
so pretty. love your dimensional flowers.
ReplyDeleteTHis is just sweet - love the tiny rick-rack for the stamins - clever.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute quilt. Love how you have embellished it.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhhh my....this is really very sweet. I love this piece.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your quilt is absolutely lovely!!! Oh my gosh...I just love the flowers!!! It's really really incredible Jacque!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Stretching is exhausting work, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! That is so cute! Thanks for sharing how you did it.
ReplyDeleteYou are a real pro! You took the challenge and created a work of art! Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorites of your quilts!
ReplyDeleteNow that is adorable.
ReplyDeletelove the dimensionality!
ReplyDeletemargaret gunn
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
Gorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is very pretty. I like that there is dimension but it's not all over the place. Very appealing to look at.
ReplyDeleteLove the little flowers and the almost hidden butterfly! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteOh my word...I don't quilt, as you know because Mike told everyone. However, I need that rick-rack thread! I am following you, now. I have a feeling I am going into creative overload with all the quilters....wow, I never knew there could be so much cross-over on supplies.
ReplyDeleteÉ muito interessante o resultado,uma obra de arte sempre impressiona quando ao nosso olhar é um carinho que aparece em primeiro lugar.Está muito linda,parabéns.
ReplyDeleteNice job...love the ribbon stems.
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Very nice. Love the 3-D effects. colors are really catchy too.
ReplyDeleteThat is so very pretty and sweet! I can picture padsworth sitting under one of the flowers too. I love all your little details .
ReplyDeletelovely little quilt. love those sweet peas!! thanks for sharing and have a great day
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