We walked on Coronado Island this morning. There were beautiful and colorful gardens and flowers everywhere. I love flowers even though Kona (aka the cat) will inevitably chew on any that arrive in our home, they still brighten my day.
From my sister
When I lecture I often talk about how there really is something for everyone in quilting and fiber art and I use these three fused flower pieces to demonstrate that in a small way…
Solid fabrics
Solid fabrics with wax pastel detailing
Printed fabric hand embroidered detail
So whether you are a solid fabric kind of person or one who likes colorful prints and embellishments, I hope you enjoy every minute of your creative life and share it with someone else… I’ll bet you’ll brighten their day too.
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.
Was your cat named for the fabric or the coffee? Of course I prefer your third sample, as I like the depth the thread adds.
Not fabric or coffee – Her sister was Kia (not like the car but with a loud “i”) and together they were Kona Kai. I guess we just liked the sound of it. I agree with you about the depth the thread work adds. Now I have to decide if I do more embroidery around the flower or just quilt it (by hand or machine?).
Was your cat named for the fabric or the coffee? Of course I prefer your third sample, as I like the depth the thread adds.
Not fabric or coffee – Her sister was Kia (not like the car but with a loud “i”) and together they were Kona Kai. I guess we just liked the sound of it. I agree with you about the depth the thread work adds. Now I have to decide if I do more embroidery around the flower or just quilt it (by hand or machine?).