I am doing a BOM and this is my first completed block.

The central motif of each block is an Australian animal and is supposed to be appliqued and embroidered but being a painter, I found I wanted to paint my koala instead.

I have used a lot of poetic licence and my block differs greatly from the class project but I am gaining a lot of inspiration and embroidery knowledge from attending the class.

I have almost finished my second block which is a kangaroo.

You go girl, I love your ideas! It is so much fun to mix mediums in our projects.

Gorgeous! I love the fabric and your special stichery!

oh wow...that is beautiful. Can we see the kangaroo one too please? :)

Yes, you certainly are a painter. The koala is gorgeous.And miss_ticky2 is right, we need to see the kangaroo also.

Love that crazy quilt look...Gorgeous block!

You do very beautiful work. Would love to see a full picture of your quilt.

very cool, I also paint, what types of paint did you use?

did you free hand the bear?

DeeCee
That is beautiful - and the stitching! Wow!

Stunning! Oh my you should design fabric. I want to buy a panel with Koalas and Kangaroos. Very nice.

What a treasured keepsake you are making. I can't wait to see the completed top. This has to be the most beautiful crazy quilt block that I have ever seen. Most excellent work!

Beautiful!

Adorable! That is very nice!

What an amazing block! I am in awe of your skill! :thumbup:

Beautiful!

cute, love the colors.

Beautiful block! I can't wait to see the whole quilt but will enjoy seeing it one block at a time.

Love your block. Hurry up and finish more - quick - we want to see more!

Beautiful! I love your embellishments. Can't wait to see the roo.

That is so beautiful!! Your stitching is exquisite!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :D

I can't wait to see the finished quilt. It looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful block, like everyone else is saying...HURRY UP and finish this quilt so we can OH and AW over the whole thing....LOl I remember as a child I always wanted to have a Koala as a pet.

Stunning! Can't wait to see more!

Oh how neat! Can't wait to see your next ones!

DeeCee, is there much difference painting on quilting fabric than canvas? Your quilt is going to be gorgeous. I appreciate your embroidery skills, too.

Thanks for your kind comments everyone.

I haven't done very much embroidery up till now. I am way behind with my blocks because I sit with a needle in one hand and my embroidery book in the other, plus I am naturally just a slow worker. There are 13 blocks in the BOM but if I get too far behind I am quite comfortable with just doing the ones that I like the most for a wall hanging.

Craftybear - I use acrylics (Jo Sonja mainly) and just brush mix in a fabric medium as I go. I free handed the koala but had lots of pics to copy from.

Sheila Elaine - There isn't much difference but I do very little work on canvas - not my choice of surface.

Here's a link to some of my stuff - right at the bottom of the page. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-50062-6.htm
The first two are glassed and framed pieces but I actually painted on the backing board in the frame, the third is a turned wood platter.

I have nearly finished the kangaroo block and will post it when I have.

DeeCee, the painted turned bowl w/roses looks a lot like the China Painting a friend of mine does on tiny tea cups, saucers & plates. You are so talented as a Painter, but also as a quilter/embroider. My bonnet is off to Ya!

WoW!!! And your multi-talented too!!! Just beautiful work all the way around!!! Would like to be in your BOM!!! Just lovely work!!!

Beautiful and amazing! That's a painted Koala??!! You are very talented indeed!

!! your embellishments are so cool ! I am going to save the picture just to inspire me. please keep us posted on you next blocks. thanks for showing.

Wow!! I love it!! That is really very pretty~

Wonderful block. Love the Koala and the intricate stitching. You are so creative.

Thanks for sharing the mixed media you are doing in your quilt. Keep us informed.

That's beautiful Deecee, you are very talented. Keep us updated with the rest of your blocks blocks. :D

Beautiful block!!!

Awesome!

I agree with everyone els, WOW! u have done some beautiful work!!!!!! Please always post ur blocks :)

Gday, You are very talented. love the hand embroidery. I would love to try it but too impatient. Can do quicker on the machine. And i love the Zebra's, they are beautiful. You are a great artist. Love your work. :)

Very pretty modern crazy quilt!

Bless you and your patients. I could never do that. It is stunning.