Our challenge this week was to incorporate a star into our project...."Wish upon a star..."
I created the background--night sky--- from blue strips that were sewn and cut apart and then resewn in a random fashion. This idea is from a tutorial at Marcia's Crafty Sewing and Quilting.
The star is free hand drawn and stitched down with a trapunto effect---the easy part of this one! I needed to practice the Sheer Ribbon Illusion for the challenge for SewCalGal, so a little thread painting followed.
Instead of the "splat" pattern that I tried before, I went with the streamers. I realize now that I did not put enough curve into them, just a few twists. The curves help provide the illusion I think....and I like the "splat" effect a lot more.
Shine On is 15" by 25".
Now to get back on schedule.....happy stitching.
Love your star, and it's quilting and background. Fun little project.
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Great little project, and I love the streamers!
ReplyDeleteWow - just lovely! All the techniques rolled into one project - super Project Quilting piece!
ReplyDeleteI think the ribbons look great! Very pretty little quilt, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteYour Wish Upon a Star & Shine On are beautiful. The streamers give it such an added touch. What a talented lady you are!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I love that you're still practicing the thread painting, don't be too critical of yourself those streamers look good and add the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteYou can certainly tell a lot of work went into this and to be honest, it really draws you in ....love the ribbon hanging down.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and I love the ribbon effect.
ReplyDeleteLove the ribbon effect!
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