"Peaceful Abyss"
 

Even though this Triptych quilt is still pinned to my design board, it is essentially done. All that is left for me to do is add hot fix crystals to the water. I started this 3 panel quilt last summer, so it has been a long time in the making. Just piecing the diamond background was rather time consuming. But worth it in the end, because I like the impressionist feel that the background lends to it. This is my own design ... no pattern. Though I do need to give some credit to my friend Kathy, who is also a member of this board. She suggested some of the cool embellishments, not the least of which is the hook being swallowed by one of the Big Mouth Bass and the pearls inside the oyster shells. Pure fun, I love "playing" with this type of art quilt. It measures 28" X 70". I am entering this piece into a local quilt show this Summer.

Wow, that quilt is so alive. So much movement and color. It takes a while to see it all. I think you had fun!

wow, terrific quilt!

What a fantastic work of art - very creative. I love the diamond backgrounds. It was totally worth it.

Oh that is better than having a fish tank! so many beautiful things to see. wonderful work!

Amazing and seems so life like! Makes me want to have a fish tank again so soothing. Fabulous job!

Delightful! So much to enchant the viewer.

What a wonderful art quilt you've created! I really like the combination of materials, techniques and your delightful color selections. You've done a fantastic job and I wish you luck in your quilt show competition this summer. Thanks for sharing your inspirational piece :)

Nita, bravo!! What an awesome job. I just love your wall hanging!! Clearly, you are a budding designer.

Spectacular! Amazing design and such creative adornments!

Your quilt is simply stunning. What a beautiful piece of art.

Very creative and lovely.

What fun! You did a great job on that quilt. The crystals will really make it shimmer. Love the bit of netting hanging down on the bottom.

Wow, what a labor of love, simply stunning!

Spectacular! A true work of imaginative and creative art.

Beautiful quilt and work.

I like the diamond background too. Your quilt inspires me to do done as a momento for our trip to Belize, being underwater was magical and your quilt reminds me of that feeling.

A-ma-zing!! That is gorgeous. I am constantly blown away by the level of talent I see on this board. That will be an awesome addition to the quilt show.

Wow how creative, it is gorgeous.

What a fun, intriguing wall hanging. A person can stand and look at it for a long time to take it all in. Thanks for sharing with us your amazing talent.

Such a beautiful piece of art. The diamond water does look really artsy, but how did you ever do those beautiful fish? I see a ribbon in your future from this really awesome quilt.

what a spectacular quilt! Love, love,love it! I bet my grandsons would be just mesmerized--ok, I am too!

Beautiful! I love the different techniques used on this piece. I am mesmerized by all of the details! Thank you for sharing!

Stunning! An amazing quilt. I didn't expect to see something so original when I clicked on this thread. Bravo!

Wow its a winner for sure, all your creatures are so realistic , your colour scheme perfect, congratulations!

Yet another Summer of Fun. Nita and I get together each summer and pick a project to create in our own styles. We bounce ideas off each other and see what happens. My project is posted under pictures called "Under the Sea" totally diff then Nita's because as Nita says "Less is more"...I'm totally opposite with "More is More"...we laugh, chat, listen to great music and create together. What more could you want in life as a quilter, creating with friends...
Nita as I emailed you "It's an Award Winner" and you totally deserve it...Here's hoping!

Very cool quilt! The embellishments are great.

Beautifully done. Your art quilt has so many interesting points of interest. I hope you will show us your quilt when you finish it and I hope it does well in the show you plan to enter it in.

Oh that is stunning. I love it. What a great mural!

Very nice!!

You have a wonderful imagination.

I've never seen a three-piece quilted wall hanging before. That alone is a great idea, but your total art piece is stupendous! You are definitely an artist with a vision. I was hoping you would be entering it in a show before I read that you intend to do so. Please let us know if you win any awards. I can't believe you won't.

Just gorgeous! I love the pieced back and all the embellishments!

Quilts like this make me embarrassed to call myself a quilter. Gorgeous!

That is striking! I love that it's in separate parts.

Fantastic! All of it is so creative....good luck!!

Magnificent wall hanging! So much movement

Beautiful! Love your design and the fabrics. A first prize winner for sure!

Awesome! BrendaK