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07-14-2010, 01:44 PM

peel

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I'm looking for a way to portray tree leaves using green mottledfabric. I've got some ideas but there are probably ways of doing it than what I can think of.
Thanks for reading this, and hope some of you can help me out.
peel

07-14-2010, 01:49 PM

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Do you mean you are looking for block patterns of leaves? Silver Linings originals has some beautiful free PP patterns.

Here is a link for you to download
http://www.silverliningsoriginals.com/qc/leaves.html

07-14-2010, 01:49 PM

amma

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Are you appliquing or piecing them?

07-14-2010, 01:55 PM

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I like to make "split" leaves using two different fabrics. It can really add depth. (I hope this is what you were asking.)

07-14-2010, 02:29 PM

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Here are some leaves I have done.

Batik fabric with veins quilted in,

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3-D corn leave with wire inserted , Calico fabric shaded with colored pencil

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Plain fabric shaded with colored pencil

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07-14-2010, 04:28 PM

GrammaNan

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Pam, your appliques area beautiful.

07-14-2010, 04:38 PM

Pam

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Thanks Gramma, it is what I do! Been sidetracked with traditional quilting, but going to get back to it soon! The one with the corn is my first art quilt, no going back, for long, anyway.