The theme I have chosen for this year´s 4 quilts, is leaves. The challenge this time was Art Deco. After some research about Art Deco I have tried to interpret this challenge by using strong colors and stained-glass, which resulted in these 3 geometric, colorful, abstract, eucalyptus leaves and its seeds on a background with rectangular forms surrounded with black strips.
The black parts in the leaves are kunin felt - under the circles, as well as under the red square shapes - and black cotton fabrics.
The black lines in the background are bias strips. The background is pieced and the leaves are appliquéd as well as raw edge appliquéd. The piece is machine quilted and some hand quilting is made on the light grey background pieces to obtain some texture.
Size: 15 x 20 inches
Love the colours and shape and the flow of lines across the piece. The kunin felt adds a depth of colour and texture to the leaves, and the hand stitching enhances the textural quality giving it an extra layer of interest. Stunning quilt Ann-Marie
ReplyDeleteYour leaves series is developing well. You have really captured the art deco stained glass style. I love the way your choice of colours always makes us reconsider nature's forms.
ReplyDeleteYour leaves series is developing well. You have really captured the art deco stained glass style. I love the way your choice of colours always makes us reconsider nature's forms.
ReplyDeleteI like the unusual color interpretation for the leaves!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Ann-Mari - a really appealing and striking piece that captures the theme perfectly. I love it!
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