Nature Art - Sketched, Dreamed, Painted and Stitched
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
a wrinkle in the sea
Oh how I love to sit here in my studio with the window open listening to the birds! A soft rain started about a half hour ago as well. This week, I've been photographing the birds like crazy. Here is one of a pair of woodpeckers that likes to visit.
We've had these white crowned sparrows here lately. They're not a common bird here.
I was out of town yesterday and so was quite happy to get back to my castle today. I finished the machine quilting when I ran into a little wrinkle-- yes literally. Why do these things happen on one's favorite pieces? If you look to the left and right about halfway the fabric is wrinkled. I ironed everything and spray basted before I started and all seemed smooth. I think the crease may have been in the interfacing underneath. I have tried ironing but there still seems to be a bit left. I'm going to leave it for now; I may have to take out the one side and redo it.
You can see that I've added 3 star fish at the bottom. I started with Neo Color II crayons which weren't intense enough so I did them over with Setacolor fabric paint.
And I was so excited to be done, so I could start the beading and embellishing.
I'm linking to the Needle and Thread Network today. There is lots of quilting and needlework to look at there.
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14 comments:
Too bad about the wrinkle. This is indeed lovely. Do you add a backing after the beading is done?
Another very pretty piece.....will be even prettier with the beading. I have a pic I took of a little hummingbird in my kitchen window yesterday.l am going to add it to my WIPs tommorrow. They are so elegant to watch....love the birds.
So beautiful! I am so curious to see the beading, so intricate. There are so many birds here too. I live in the country and I saw a flock of vultures feasting on roadkill the other day. No picture :(. We also have a woodpecker who visits everyday. No hummingbirds yet but I haven't hung me feeder yet. Funny how we stitchers love nature! The added fish are cute!
Oh how nice to enjoy the birds! : ) Wrinkles suck. I'm sorry about that. I really love the castle so much!
Thanks for linking Holly. : )
~Monika
In every part of our country there are quiltmakers and crafters who take moments to watch the birds. The first time I noticed the connection was in my aunt who taught me quilting and would send me to the barn for oats or wheat to set out for the birds... Maybe a beaded creature to cover the wrinkle??
Yes, birding and quilting. Seems like bird quilt patterns should be a big hit. There are other pairings like this. Computer programming and woodworking: very common.
Nice work Holly! Way annoying about the wrinkle. The scene looks like it's underwater. So dreamy!
I spend a great deal of time bird watching:) I love what you are doing with this piece.
Great job with the castle, Holly. Bummer about the wrinkles!
I love your surface design--I'll have to look back at older posts so find out more about your techniques! One more thing to try someday!
A female of this species of wood peckers is a daily visitor to my bird feeder, her hubby not so much....
Lovely work and photos
How exciting to get the new threads! At least I would be! looking forward to seeing/hearing how they work for you and with you. EnJOY Holly.
Beads on quilts. Does it get any better than that? Had to laugh when I read you refer to your 'castle' because that's exactly how I feel about our home.
I thought by castle you meant your home and then I saw your creation. Lovely.
I too saw and photographed some woodpeckers but these were on the other side of the country in the BC interior.
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