Floral Improv in The Villages: Part Two
My “Floral Improv” class is a very productive one. In one day students:
– Make flowers without a pattern
– Design an effective composition
– Add stitching
– Learn how to use a facing for finishing
But, more importantly, the students always get fabulous results!
Pam’s dark background was very effective and her leaf fabric was perfect.
These students quickly overcame their inhibitions and were FEARLESS. Bette was one of THREE students who had never done free motion quilting before! Each of them did a little research before class and finished their projects in class! Awesome.
Linda’s complementary red-violet and yellow-green worked really well. Once trimmed and faced, her right flower will go off the edge. I like that effect.
Becky’s combo is also complementary: blue-green and red-orange. These colors always POP, as you can see.
In Pat’s piece, you get a good sense of the importance of the contrast stitching on the poppies. Very nice!
Kathy was very happy with her piece. For good reason.
Check out the stems in Regina’s quilt. Since they’re high contrast, their graceful shapes become major elements. Lovely.
Kat made her project slightly over sized because she intended to make it into a pillow. She added a vase to hold ALL THOSE FLOWERS.
It was a delightful day!
Ellen Lindner
P.S. Find out more about this class.
P.P.S. See Part One of this post.
P.P.P.S. See the Floral Improv Gallery
