Hello everyone. I just finished sewing on the last bead yesterday evening. This was inspired by a painting by a friend of mine (first pic) that she did after seeing the aftermath of a bush fire whilst on holiday in Australia.

I had this beautiful piece of hand dyed fabric that I thought would be perfect for the background and I FMQd strata (adapted from Leah Day's designs) to represent the Earth, from the bottom up - pebbles for the bedrock, tree roots, the ground, tree bark, flames, leaf, smoke and a 'maelstrom' in the sky. The tree was then built up by couching on various black and grey yarns and the beads in shades of black, grey, gold and white represent the still-glowing ash and charred bits of wood.

It is 35" x 18" and it will be for sale at one point, when I can bear to part with it! :mrgreen: :-D

Hello everyone. I just finished sewing on the last bead yesterday evening. This was inspired by a painting by a friend of mine (first pic) that she did after seeing the aftermath of a bush fire whilst on holiday in Australia.

I had this beautiful piece of hand dyed fabric that I thought would be perfect for the background and I FMQd strata (adapted from Leah Day's designs) to represent the Earth, from the bottom up - pebbles for the bedrock, tree roots, the ground, tree bark, flames, leaf, smoke and a 'maelstrom' in the sky. The tree was then built up by couching on various black and grey yarns and the beads in shades of black, grey, gold and white represent the still-glowing ash and charred bits of wood.

It is 35" x 18" and it will be for sale at one point, when I can bear to part with it! :mrgreen: :-D

gorgeous. *clap, clap, clap*

Awesome!

beautiful, what artistic talent.

Wow, that is really a work of art. Very nicely done. :thumbup:

Wow! Just stunning! Great job....

I didn't read the comment above the picture and was going, oh my gosh she made that?? then I scrolled down and saw the quilt and was, woah, I like!

Oh wow!!
I love both the original picture and your creative interpretation, just wonderful! :D

Jan in VA

couldn't say it better myself.

Awesome

Wow! The picture and quilt are both beautiful!

That is beautiful. What a lot of work!

Gorgeous! Both your quilt and your friends painting.

And don't you just love Leah?

So beautiful!

those are beautiful. I love trees, bare or with leaves.

Beautiful!

Absolutely! Her designs are a constant source of inspiration and especially fitting for landscape quilts. :-D

Thanks so much everyone for your comments. :-D

Both are just beautiful. You are two talented ladies.

Thanks, I'll pass it on to my friend. I don't know what she'll appreciate most, the talent part or being called a 'lady'! :lol:

That is phenominal!! Great job.

Out of this World!!!!! it is amazing.

That's beautiful!! (as is the painting)

Wow, yes very much a piece of art

Thanks - I've asked Patrice to delete this thread as it's a duplicate! Until she can, may I ask you all to NOT post here but on the other thread here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-141103-1.htm

Sorry about that - thanks for forgiving me! :mrgreen: :lol:

Beautiful! Love all of the details :D:D:D

beautiful!

Breathtaking :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Great work!!

Gorgeous!!! Terrific job to both artists!!!

beautiful!

That is wonderful!!!! Wow...that is alot of work put into it. :) I've always wanted to try an art quilt, but just never knew where to go with it. :) Awesome work!!!

Thanks! Start with a photo you love, simplify it then start thinking about how you can translate it into a quilt. Piecing, applique, couching, embroidery, beads etc etc ... the world's your oyster and it's such fun! :-D

Absolutely gorgeous - great job.

You have been so blessed with talent. It is an inspiration.

Fabulous!

Exquisite!!

Fantastic

Wow you my dear are amazing