Help!! First Landscape Quilt
07-05-2011, 05:49 PM
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This is my first landscape quilt. It's the view from my cousins house in Chile. I have most of the picture figured out but was wondering about the snow capped volcano's upper portion. It will be off white but should I use separate fabric for the shading? Was thinking of thread painting but I have never attempted that technique. Any advice about anything in the photo would be a help. I am using batiks.
07-05-2011, 07:15 PM
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I've never done it, but I've seen some really nice crayon 'painting' that looks very realistic that might work for the snow. Search here for it; some of the examples I've seen are here on the board. Just an idea. I like landscape quilts, too, and look forward to seeing yours. I haven't been adventurous enough to try it myself.
07-05-2011, 08:57 PM
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if you are using batiks. there are a couple of hoffman watercolor 1895 series that will work for the snow capped mt..
then some thread play to highlight the darker areas would be easier....GREAT one for a beginner..not too much contrast, and REAL nature colors!
have you ever seen the works of the quilted lizard?
here is her landscape gallery page...
http://www.quilted-lizard.com/new_page_1.htm
WARNING>.....once you see these..you will NEVER look at natural scenery the same again...have fun!
then some thread play to highlight the darker areas would be easier....GREAT one for a beginner..not too much contrast, and REAL nature colors!
have you ever seen the works of the quilted lizard?
here is her landscape gallery page...
http://www.quilted-lizard.com/new_page_1.htm
WARNING>.....once you see these..you will NEVER look at natural scenery the same again...have fun!
07-06-2011, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
A woman in our guild does amazing award winning landscapes. Check out her website but don't get discouraged just inspired. www.gilgenart.com
07-06-2011, 05:59 PM
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When I do shading in small pieces like that I use colored pencils. You can also use ink, fabric markers, crayons or paint. You don't have to use all fabric, just make it a mixed media quilt. They are fun to do.
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