joyce888

Without showing my collage premature I'm in a dilemma. Do I quilt a collage that will be mounted on a canvas frame or not? If I do quilt it I'm using a thin bat with invisible thread. Thoughts, suggestions and pics of those who have and have not quilted a collage wall art.

Thanks
Joyce

Tartan

​If you want to add quilted texture, then quilt it. If not, then just stretch it on the canvas.

GingerK

I think it would depend on how the collage is put together. If it is glued or stuck together with a product like Wonder Under, I would be worried that some of the pieces would eventually work their way loose. MaryKatherine on this board, does a lot of fantastic fiber art and collage. Why don't you reach out to her for an expert opinion.

jmoore

I’m with Ginger...I have not yet done a collage (I’m taking a class in April) but I think rryder (Rob) also does a lot of art quilts.

hobbykat1955

If you you tube Laura Heine or Susan Carlson...there are many examples on how to quilt...Yes to quilt and Yes to using invisible thread...

rryder

Yes, I quilt them even if I'm mounting them since I like the texture. Depending on what you used for glue, it may or may not hold up over time if you choose not to quilt them.

Rob

joyce888

Thanks everyone for the leads. I hope to show you my collage soon!

Painiacs

Love to see!!

rryder

Looking forward to it!

Rob

Watson

Susan Carlson has a video on mounting collages and talks about different ideas and techniques. Have a look for that.

Looking forward to your piece.

Watson