I have finished my project for Sharon Boggan's Encrusted Crazy Quilting Class. I haven't posted in awhile because I have been working on getting it finished up, and somehow, other pesky things (like work and family) have a tendency to get in the way, LOL! So, with no further ado, I am posting some pictures. Below is a closer shot to view the stitching a little better:
I must tell you that I had rough go of it toward the end of the project. It seems to happen to me a lot when I get to the point where it's time to wind things up. It's that little niggling voice at the back of my head that says, "Hmmmm, maybe that could have been a little better, " or "What were you thinking, do you think that really works? No one else would do that!" Well, I must say that Sharon was marvelous and told me to silence that inner critic in those very terms. So, I took her advice to heart and have started a new project. Here are two views to take a peek at:
This project is the beginning of a quilt. It will be the center block of a star quilt. The center and some of the other pieces of the block are photos I printed on fabric and touched up with colored pencils. The block also contains some of the hand dyed fabrics that are featured in the heading of my blog. I am really enjoying using them because, aside from the fact that I made them, I love the texture of some of them. Speaking of texture, here is a photo of some of my hand painted fabrics:
I love making my own fabrics. The textures can be so interesting and I love that these came from my own hand. Both my block from Sharon's class and my new project also use some of the threads that I hand painted. They were originally a little stiff, but soften up beautifully as I worked with them.
I must get a move on. Other responsibilities are calling. I hope that you keep quilting in peace and love. Debby
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