Cityscape for SAQA Spotlight Auction – 2018.02.24

This is my entry to the SAQA Spotlight Auction.  All pieces must be 6” x 8” (portrait or landscape orientation).

This mini art quilt is inspired by my city, Vancouver BC, which is located in a spectacular scenic location between the mountains and the ocean.   As the sun sets, the sky and mountains take on a dusky purple hue.  The rays of the setting sun reflect off the windows of the city buildings, giving them a golden glow.

My starting point was an art quilt I made in 2010 (wow, time flies!).  I used the image to make a line drawing.  As with the original, I used actual, realistic lines for the North Shore Mountains, but I simplified the buildings and reflections.   I included the distinctive shape of the Harbour Centre Lookout tower.

I fused the fabrics to a piece of felt cut to the finished size of 6″ x 8″.  I quilted it, using shiny rayon threads for the water.

Then I folded the edges to the back of the felt, and fused on a backing.

Thanks for stopping by.  Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.

Nina-Marie’s Off the Wall Friday
Can I get a Whoop Whoop? by Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Busy Hands Quilts Finished or Not Friday