Answer and the Winner – Fiber Designs by Ann

Asked how I applied the Three Hearts art quilt to the canvas, here is my answer…

I left an area in the center of the canvas unpainted (it was an already gesso primed canvas) and I applied artist gel medium over the entire canvas front and added some to the quilt back, then with the quilt face down on the table, lined the two up and I added some weight for awhile. When it was set but not completely dry I removed the weights and flipped it face up to dry completely. I hope that is clear. Next time I use that method I’ll try to take some photos.

I finished editing the video for the new way I painted fabric (that I mention in my last post), but decided I had to make the second part (applying the fish to the fabric and quilting) a separate video, so hopefully next week I’ll share at least the first if not both. Here is the piece quilted, it’s small and I have an idea for finishing it that’s not binding or facing it, but we’ll see.

Giveaway Winner of the five little hearts is Gayle C. Congratulations! Please email your mailing info to me at fiberdesignsbyann@gmail.com and I’ll send the hearts ASAP.

Stay safe and thanks for stopping by.

By Ann Scott

I started sewing and designing using fabric, thread, and paper when I was a child. I taught myself to make quilts, at first not following the "rules," then watched some experts, learned the rules, and made many hand quilted and appliqued quilts. I spent years focusing on miniature landscape quilts. Now I am a fiber and mixed media artist and that encompasses everything I have a passion for. I have taught, lectured, and my work have show nationally and internationally, some pieces have been published.

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6 comments

Thanks for that explanation, Ann! It makes complete sense and the process sounds easy enough. But… I never would have thought to do that, as the artist gel medium is foreign to me. The thing about your method that stands out in my mind is the fact that you are committing a piece to being “art” and my work allows each piece to fluctuate between being art and serving as a functional item. A wall hanging becomes a table topper or mug rug, depending on its size.

Thank you. I say even utility quilts (of any size) are still art! Quilt Away!

Your fish came out great! Thanks for explaining how you attached the 3 hearts piece to the canvas.

Thank you!

I can attest that quilts glued on a canvas with gel medium STAY glued on.

Yes!

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