A close up of the stitching and raw edged fabric centres although they are not all that apparent.
This is a much brighter yellow so the two aren't meant to go together. Yesterday I cut the centres to open them out. I really want to get some texture into this one as well but I don't like the rectangles as much as the squares to work with. I haven't any definite ideas of how I want this to look eventually but I think I want the flaps to open only slightly - that could be a problem. I also don't know whether I want to fill the centres with stitching or beads or just leave them. In the photo they appear quite bare so I'll try out some ideas. The quilting poses some problems too because the satin stitching extends into the border area and when I quilt it these will become raised which is an effect I don't want. I think there is enough going on with the stitching and the fabric so I will probably quilt it with matching thread. Decisions, decisions!
4 comments:
Hi Felicity, As ever, I am delighted by your wobbly bits! Love the colours and the cut away centres to the squares. Had you thought of adding texture by doing something to these squares at an earlier stage - perhaps an embroidery technique involving lots of stitching and gorgeous threads - this would make them stand out more which might not suit, but its a thought? lol Annabel
Your quilts are beautiful! I'm only a beginner. I'm still piecing geometry and wish I could figure out how to do more organic shapes. Love the colores. The blue is really rich. Can't wait to see what you do next.
I forgot to tell you something. Last night I was reading Artist Within and I was thinking about you on the other side of the world reading the same book. Gave me a warm feeling! Kindred spirit.
I love both these quilts. So cool!! I enjoy looking at your drawings too.
BTW, hello! :-) Found your blog from Dijanne's and have been lurking a little while.
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