On the left is the beginning of an applique ,on right is fabric I am trying to duplicate.
I am hoping you people know a way I could highlight my flower because right now it looks very one dimensional. TIA,,,,, Arlene
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I am hoping you people know a way I could highlight my flower because right now it looks very one dimensional. TIA,,,,, Arlene
Only things that come to mind for me up is to use a batik, or verigated yellow and make couple of sets of petals and layer them to create depth, maybe use a darker yellow for the center too. Good luck looks like it will be really pretty.
Billi
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Sorry, no help from me, but I think it looks pretty good the way you have it.
Dina
Fabric crayons, fabric pens, I have even used sharpies to make a fabric " just right". You could color it with regular crayons, then iron it with paper over and under until no more wax comes off.
If you always do, what you have always done, The results never change. Change is the wings you give yourself.
You might want to try to cut out the flower and a layer of batting at the same time to puff it up in addition to more layers of pedals.
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I would make another set of petals in a different shade of yellow and put behind that cut out. then you could put t layers in the center of different shades. Outline stitch in dark thread.
I've also been told that you can use crayons on fabric to shade it, you use a cloth on top and press with hot iron to melt the crayon and make it permanent.
I agree with a darker yellow/gold for the center. How about stitching around outer edge of petals with a
dark brown or charcoal thread? (maybe thread the color of the center)
There is a tutorial on QB on using Derwalt(sp) fabric pencils on fabric? You could use those or do some thread painting/quilting later.
Thank you all!
You could use those paint stix. I used them on some wall hangings to add depth of color. They did a great job. They keep forever too.
Have fun quilting! If it isn't fun, you will miss a lot.
ali
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