A pair of goldfinches flew past the window as I was idly gazing out, and sat in the budding tree. Their flight left an after-image of a streak of yellow. I immediately gathered fabric.
A little research to get a closer look at the birds, and some "branches" free-machined onto silk crepe.
A few pussy-willows embroidered onto the branches, and starting to foundation-piece the "flash". It went on to be faced and turned inside-out.
Not sure about the background.....or whether to add more detail....
This is better:
Many changes between experience, sketch, trials, and the final version.
A little research to get a closer look at the birds, and some "branches" free-machined onto silk crepe.
A few pussy-willows embroidered onto the branches, and starting to foundation-piece the "flash". It went on to be faced and turned inside-out.
Not sure about the background.....or whether to add more detail....
This is better:
Many changes between experience, sketch, trials, and the final version.
Margaret, I love reading your blog, lots of inspiration! You have a good eye for details.
ReplyDeletelove this quilt, and all your A4 quilts, great inspiration for a beginner quilter like me.
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