{"id":6160,"date":"2019-12-11T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T23:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terryaskeartquilts.com\/Studio\/?p=6160"},"modified":"2019-12-11T15:47:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T23:47:00","slug":"maple-leaf-art-quilt-background-2019-12-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terryaskeartquilts.com\/Studio\/2019\/12\/11\/maple-leaf-art-quilt-background-2019-12-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple leaf art quilt – background – 2019.12.11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’m working on the background of the Maple leaf art quilt. In my last post, I showed a selection of low-volume leafy prints that I was considering for the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I posted the photo on Facebook<\/a> a few days ago, and said I might use all the fabrics in the background, my very wise and talented friend Judith said “Keep it simple!!!!” I kept thinking of more fabrics and details I could add to the background. Then I would audition it with and without the additions. Every time simplicity won. I just keep repeating Judith’s words to myself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the background fabrics I initially pulled are too small to use for the background. But I did find this leafy fabric in my stash, and I have more than enough – so that’s what I’m using!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Background fabric and tree fabrics<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Then of course I pulled out a lot of other possible fabrics for the tree trunks. But most of them were too dark or too busy. I decided to restrict myself to the 4 above – keeping it simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tree trunk rejects<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I took a quick photo before removing the leaves from the design wall. I will be adding a few more tree trunks. I did add one darker leafy print along the bottom – just because I wanted some contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Background – simplified<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now I’ve removed the leaves, and I’m going to construct, layer and quilt the background. Then I’ll quilt and attach the leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

. . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for stopping by.  Today, I\u2019m linking up with \nthese blogs \u2013 click on the links below, where you\u2019ll find many other \ncreative and inspirational projects.
~ Love Laugh Quilt Monday Making<\/a><\/em>
~ WIP Wednesday<\/em><\/a> @ The Needle & Thread Network<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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