Challenge wall hanging
09-07-2010, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by marymm
Stunningly beautiful. You''re very talented. Please answer a few questions..
What kind of pencils? What is the process? Do you do the artwork before putting it together? Can this quilt be washed?
What kind of pencils? What is the process? Do you do the artwork before putting it together? Can this quilt be washed?
You really need to have some sort of idea of the finish look you want in order to have enough white space to fill in
I had roughly drawn out a quarter section on paper to check the fit before trimming, so I can add the border.
Complete the top as usual and layer with a heavy cotton batt. Spray baste with 505. I then used a washaway marker to draw the circle base for the wreath, circles for the flowers, swirls for the ribbons.
Get out a collection of thread that work with the fabrics and start quilting the shapes. When complete spray with water and block, leave to dry. Trim square, add the binding. Color in with pencils, paint over colored areas with fabric medium.
You can wash it gently
For more info get Irena Bluhm's Quilts of a Different Color book
I also have this colored wall hanging posted too
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-56393-1.htm
09-07-2010, 12:02 PM
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Ken...Thank you so much. I'll try this technique. I suspect I have those colored pencils already! Really beautiful.
Just went back and looked at your earlier flower vase...I have to by that book! Thanks again.
Just went back and looked at your earlier flower vase...I have to by that book! Thanks again.
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