Bluebird on the Garden Gate Quilt
02-03-2013, 11:36 AM
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Bluebird on the Garden Gate Quilt
My SIL asked me to make her a quilt tailored to a specific space, color and theme. (Aaaaccckk!)
It needed to be 27 by 36 inches, the theme - a bluebird in a garden, and she gave me a decorative plate to use to pick the colors she loves.
It took some searching for fabrics that had the right colors. The fabric I used for building the hollyhocks is done in a technique called broderie perse applique, where you cut out a motif from one fabric and applique it to another background. I posted a picture of that at the end. It isn't fabric I would have ever wanted to buy otherwise. I also used Inktense pencils to add a little bit of realism, highlights and shadows to the appliqued shapes. Dawn (sewnsewer2) made the beautiful label for the back.
It needed to be 27 by 36 inches, the theme - a bluebird in a garden, and she gave me a decorative plate to use to pick the colors she loves.
It took some searching for fabrics that had the right colors. The fabric I used for building the hollyhocks is done in a technique called broderie perse applique, where you cut out a motif from one fabric and applique it to another background. I posted a picture of that at the end. It isn't fabric I would have ever wanted to buy otherwise. I also used Inktense pencils to add a little bit of realism, highlights and shadows to the appliqued shapes. Dawn (sewnsewer2) made the beautiful label for the back.
Last edited by BuzzinBumble; 02-03-2013 at 11:41 AM.
02-03-2013, 11:43 AM
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Holy cow - this is amazing and so beautiful. EXCELLENT choices on color, fabrics, and applique designs.
Aye I have so much to learn, but thankful for the inspiration I get from all of you showing your incredible work.
Congrats on a job well done!
Aye I have so much to learn, but thankful for the inspiration I get from all of you showing your incredible work.
Congrats on a job well done!
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