I needed a big shot of color today because rain poured, wind howled, and sky and bay were gray. I also needed to finish some quilt projects that have been hanging around too long, so I spent the day in the studio (finally) surrounded by bright colors.
View from our back deck early this afternoon. |
Our gutters were gushing, forming this little lake by the front porch, which segues into the next quilt I finished ...
"House On the Water"
I started this one YEARS ago and was never happy with it, but now that I've pulled it out again I do like it. The only thing I added was some gold with this Krylon gold leaf pen:
It has a lot of hand embroidery, and I painted every inch of the fabric other than the gold mesh. I used layers of silk organza to create more depth. A lot of roofs out here in the Northwest are green from moss (or lichen? anyone know for sure?) where the sun never shines.
For some reason I didn't put a backing on it before I did the quilting -- maybe I was thinking I would wrap it around stretcher bars? So I did a pillowcase backing and slapped a label over the hole where I turned it right side out. Done! And now I feel a lot better.
I just linked this to Nina Marie's Off-the-Wall Fridays, where you can see what's been going on this week in other fiber artists' studios: http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-november-blues-off-wall-friday.html
Have a colorful day
12 comments:
I love that little house quilt - and the view from your window. I think I would like your part of the world.
lovely colours\!
Nice! And I just realized... it's only about 4 months until you come down for a visit, right? Is it too soon to start planning our get together? I think we will need to get down to Prescott.. there is a great quilt store there full of fabulous colors! Just sayin'...
A real charmer. It pays to revisit our older work. I am currently doing an update on something too.
Love the colors! I love the view that you have, very peaceful.
I absolutely LOVE House on the Water. Wonderful piece.
I love your colors. Bright, cheery and bound to make you smile!
I love your colors. Bright, cheery and bound to make you smile!
Vibrant and fun! We had a very grey day that started with just a wee bit of snow.....love seeing your splash of color!!!
Love the colourful little house quilt! It's funny, I do the same thing, put something away that I'm stuck on or dislike and then find it and like it.
You have a wonderful view!
I like the colors and interesting shapes of the house quilt...and then up close, the embroidery adds lots of interest!
House on the Water is a very cool little quilt, love the colors and stitching.
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