Farm Quilt: Adding Barns and Making MORE Changes
I added the barns to my farm quilt and was quite happy with them.
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In places I had to modify the trees and sky behind the barns in order to create enough contrast.
Of course, it wasn’t long before I noticed something that needed changing – again. This time it was the road. I thought the pattern was too busy. As a matter of fact, the whole thing had gotten rather busy. I wanted to depict smooth rolling fields, but I wasn’t quite hitting the mark. I suspected my busy prints were the problem and began to consider changes.
Yes, that’s better, don’t you think? The version below has a quieter road and foreground.
That was so successful I wondered if other spots needed the same treatment.
Yes, they did, (Just below the barns.)
At this point, I was ready to add the large tree that would go on the left. But wait. I decided to quilt the background first and to add the tree later. It was time to glue it all in place.
Ellen Lindner
P.S. But…hmm. Does that sky need some tweaking on the right side?
As much as I like busy prints I have to admit I was having trouble seeing the scene with them in there. It is much better with them changed.
I’m a busy print lover, too, but I agree with Wanda, those three pieces you replaced are just right.
Beautiful! I don’t know how you can discern the just-right changes so well, but you do it quite successfully. Love watching your progress with this quilt.
Hi Maeve,
Thanks for the vote of confidence! I have the advantage of seeing it up close and personal. (Plus, I’ve been known to get it “just right” and then STILL have to redo it!)
Thanks for your vote of confidence, Genevieve!