Years ago I painted some Deco Peacocks, inspired by Alfonse Mucha. I painted them on a denim vest to wear to the painting conventions I use to work at.

I got rid of some clothing but decided to cut these peacocks out and use them in a crazy quilt, since it was a lot of hours that went into creating them, (I have two Peacocks). So, I made this 49 by 49 crazy thing.

I was going to sew up all the scraps I had at the moment and then cut blocks out of the larger piece. Well, it was good while it lasted and away it went in the drawer with the other block that I used up lately.

Here it is the way it looks now. I haven't decided if I am going to cut it into blocks or add stuff to it. I put a couple crazy circles on it and would cut what's behind it out, if I do that.

Or I can cut out the peacock as a block.

I made a frame out of paper and framed a couple blocks to see what it would look like at 12 inches

Wow, I really like them.

It's so crazy lol.

Fabulous work, I love them!

I love each one, especially with the circles! You are very creative :D:D:D

Ok, what do you ladies like? the entire piece, the first pic, or parts of it cut into blocks, like where the paper frame is.

The second to the last picture with the circles...
maybe add a little more bling, and then frame it :D:D:D

I kinda like the circle too. Make it different. Then I will still get an extra block out of it by cutting away the back of it.

Maybe add some decorative stitches like in the traditional crazy quilt blocks?

Yeh, that sounds good. And beads?

Fabulous peacock! I used to have a peacock and several pea hens here many years ago. We live way out in the country on the end of a dirt road - the perfect place for peafowl. HE wound up being very mean - very inbred I think.

Anyway, no experience here with crazy quilts - but I would want the peacock to be more showcased - if that is possible.

JMHO

Ok, I think I will put the circle in, then quilt it, then do the stitching and I will enjoy that and some beading and who knows what else.

I vote for crazy circles and decorative stitching and lot's of beads!! I would not cut into this work of art - the 12" framed pieces are nice on thier own but as a whole I think this will be spectacular!!

Yes, you are right. I will do a lot of decorative stuff around him..

I love the cut up into blocks, but not gray for a border. Black maybe, but not gray.

Maybe a few crystals too? Ohhhhh the possibilities!
Please keep posting pictures as you are adding on to this piece :D:D:D

Thank you ladies, I love all this input. It stays in one piece with lots of decorative stitching and beading. Winter is coming and it will be a nice sit down and watch movies thing to do.

Oh lord, we are all so crazy hahahahhahahaha..I do have lots of beads and crystals. Yes I will post as I do but will do lots of research and etc first....

Must have beads or crystals,Its beautiful!!!(all of it)

I love the part with the circles!! Awesome!!! Great work! WOW! :-D Do NOT cut into this, it's beautiful! I would add the crazy quilt stitches, though!

cool, love it

Your block looks like a stain glass to me, they are beautiful. :thumbup: I love the bright colors.

Rosy, I think the entire piece is marvelous. I love when you post your work. You are such a great artist!! :D

I like the first picture.

Love the one with the circle......... what a great wall hanging.

Thank you ladies for all your lovely compliments. I got busy with the cleaning again lol and then finished another turkey block, all the while I am thinking.

I will use my circle cutter to cut out the place for the circle. I found a half of a fan that I will put on there too and the little circle and if I think of anything else.

I have never embroidered on a crazy quilt. So I went looking in my library. I found four books on needle work etc. Come to think of it I also have some silk ribbon embroidery. I will dig them out and post them..I will have to relearn the stitches but it won't be hard.

Love them all!!

You have got lots of great ideas and I think others on the board are steering you right. There are several people on the web with lots of crazy quilt advice. ..There are also good examples of various stitch combinations, regular embroidery and ribbon embroidery. You might get some ideas for this site: http://cqmagonline.com/. Beautiful piece already. I love crazy quilting--both the antique variety and newer styles using all the bling and techniques available today. It's a no-rules way of creating with fabric and almost anything else.

Thank you Marymm, I love the spider web and intend to have one too with beads in it lol....I will look at lots of stuff and then my brain will make it happen....

Oooo I love all of the other ideas that you are talking about... this is going to be a masterpiece :D:D:D

The only thing "crazy" about it is the type of piecing. Otherwise, this is Brilliant, so beautiful.

I like it any way you do it.! I am almost thinking that scrap crazy quilts are my favorite quilts!

cant wait to see it grow--embellishment is so rewarding BUT you said you painted the bird i see lots of painted pieces butterfly dragonfly frogs in your future-- no i cant tell fortunes but can recognise talent--keep posting please

You are physic. I do have plans for painted stuff in my quilts. Thing you can find, so they must be painted....