In my last post, I showed you how I abstracted a photo to create a new design. This was my computer-colored sketch, although I knew I’d kick up the colors a good bit.
Soon, I was on to fabric selection. I spent a good bit of time on this, since I knew the value contrasts would be important.
Next, it was time for background construction.
I changed a few fabrics along the way.
When I first finished the background, above, the white curve leaf tip on the left was too attention getting. However, I knew I’d be adding white with the berries and hoped that they’d all balance out.
On to berries.
Yes, the white spots balanced out and I was crazy about those colors!
Time to glue everything together and take it to the machine. On to quilting!
Ellen Lindner
Love the process so far. How do you glue?
Hi JA,
I use a fabric glue, Roxane’s Glue-Baste-It. It has a long needle nose, so I can easily lift up the edge of a piece and add a few dots of glue. It works beautifully.
This is a fun way to work abstractly! I love your result too, and I actually like your original computer sketch also with three really dark dull greens that set off the brighter colors.
Thanks, Roxane. Yes, it was fun and I plan to use this technique again.