As usual, I have several projects on the go – even though I try hard not to do that!
The VMQG logo colors group quilt has been side-lined until I get more fabric for the back. I have to get it finished by the end of May.
I’m still working on my fossil quilt. I’ve zigzag-stitched around all the spines. It was a bit tedious to stitch all 33 spines – but I just kept reminding myself that the spines are what I find so attractive about this fossil! Even though I used stabilizer, it did draw in the center part a bit, and the body and head are looking a bit puffy. But I’m going to put extra batting behind the body and head, so that should fix it.
I’m really excited about a new exhibit by Fibre Art Network members.
‘Abstracted’ will explore the development of a subject from a realistic image to one that illustrates the essence of that subject in an abstract, or in a non representative way. Pairs of artists will illustrate their subject – one in a representative fibre art piece and one in a abstract / non-representative fibre art piece.
Each pair of artists will select their own theme. The unifying element is that each piece must be 18″ x 45″. I will be working with my fibre artist sister, Anne de Verteuil. I’ll be doing the representative art quilt, and Anne will do the abstract piece. Our starting image is a photo I took several years ago at the Point-No-Point Resort on Vancouver Island. Here’s the photo, next to my first stab at auditioning fabrics. I think the bushes are too dark a green – I have another fabric I’m going to try before I get to the exciting part – the red bench.
As always, I’m linking up with these blogs for WiP Wednesday. Click on the buttons below to see all the people participating and check out their projects.
All three of your projects are coming out wonderful!!
Terry, I really love watching your progress on these art quilts. I really appreciate you sharing your process with us. : ) They are looking so good!!
Love the fossil. Great projects.