Friday, February 8, 2013

Project Quilting - Challenge #3


Since we are expected to be buried in snow for the next couple of days with a super NorEaster, I thought it best to get this posted in case we lose power (everyone stay safe out there).  Challenge #3 was using the inspiration of Annie Young's art work.  I was going to skip this one as I have a lot going on and the storm issues, but I came across these two small pieces of scrap fabric and was inspired to put together a mini.


I trimmed the taller one and then just sliced them to 'infuse' the two.

 
After the fusion, I just sliced corner-to-corner to offset the piece.  Now to play with this mini.
 
 
I used various Sulky threads in verigated and metalics, some Connecting Threads, and SoFine for bottom (bobbin) - and just had fun thread painting.


Here's the back - I like to use the set in corners with small dowel for hanging a mini.  I signed and dated the one corner.  The backing is a Tula Pink - just enough for the project and I used a left over binding from my binding drawer.

 
A 9" x 12" mini completely from scraps - a play with wonderful thread - texture, color, and fun all done up in about an hour of play.  Won't you join in the Project Quilting Challenge?  It really doesn't take long at all and you find you have created a wonderful project in no time.
 
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon 
 


29 comments:

Lesley said...

Sharon, your mini is fabulous. You are just so creative! You met the challenge with gusto. I always like to see the backs of projects so thanks for sharing it all. Stay warm during the storm!

QuiltSue said...

That is so clever. I love the finished quilt.

Stay warm and safe in your forthcoming storm.

Dana Gaffney said...

That's wonderful Sharon and you make it look pretty easy. I really like the look of the finish, now I'm putting something like this on my to try list.

Anonymous said...

Sharon you are so clever this is gorgeous,well done and i love the trees,gorgeous fabric.xx

Missy Shay said...

Wow, I would have never thought of doing that, you have a great artistic eye! It's beautiful!

Sheila said...

Wow! Perfect fabrics for this project! Great wall hanging.

http://thankfullga447 said...

I had that fabric and I might have a small piece left. Now I know what to do with it.

Eat Sleep Quilt said...

Sharon, I love your mini and you make it look so effortless. I'm going to check out her challenge, maybe it's something I can take on. Thanks for sharing and stay safe in the snow!

Pokey said...

Wow, your cool fabric became amazing in this finish! how creative, especially the final slash across it, I didn't see that one coming ~
:-}pokey

krislovesfabric said...

Pretty finish!! Stay safe in that snow...it whispered over our heads this morning but we were mostly south of it's path.

Rosa said...

It looks fabulous.You are very creative!

Michele said...

Very cool. And glad to know you are all prepared for the snow wholloping we are in for. Keep warm and keep safe.

thepiececorps said...

Love what you did with the Crow fabric, I think I only have a bit of the grey left in my stash...thanks for incentive to look at it for more than just a border piece! B-)

Sheila said...

I love this Sharon, so creative and it sure changed the look of those fabrics , wonderful job. We are in for the same storm starting tonight , stay safe!

krisgray said...

Very pretty little landscape. The thread painting adds so much to it. If you could, I'd ask you send a bit of snow my way!

Needled Mom said...

That looks awesome. What a fun challenge!

Kat said...

What a sweet mini! I love your thread painting, it's always so beautiful. Good luck with the storm, stay warm and safe!

Scrapatches said...

This is wonderful. I love the way you cut and combined the two fabrics. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

Quilting Babcia said...

What an outstanding little project! I love it! Good luck with the storm, our kids live back there so we've been keeping track of the weather situation in WNY too.

Lyndsey said...

I love the fabric and what you have done with it. that little mini is so adorable.
Stay warm and safe.

Shannon said...

Wow, that turned out so cool!! I love every piece of it. It looks like a winter forest at sunset. Beautiful!!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Sharon your project is beautiful and what neat fabric! The thread painting is perfect for it!

Belinda said...

You never cease to amaze me. This is A W E S O M E!!!

Teresa in Music City said...

What a wonderful little mini Sharon!!! I love the color play and the diagonal slice absolutely makes it! I always enjoy seeing the way thread can totally change the look of a piece and give it an entirely new personality :*) Great job!!!

KatieQ said...

When I woke up this morning I was surprised and delighted to find that we still had power. We were in the 12-18 inch band and luckily wound up with about 12 inches. I spent the day yesterday playing with scraps and ironing so that if we lost power I could spend today cutting. I hope you came through it okay.
I love the mini. Thanks for showing how you sliced and diced it. I really enjoy seeing the creation in process.

greelyrita said...

What you did with these two relatively boring prints is just magical!! Now they tell the story of a wonderful winter sunset! Just gorgeous!! What an inspired hour...

Barbara said...

Oh, I love this, Sharon. I have some fabric that would be suitable for a piece like this. I'm going to have to get that out and think about it.

Nina said...

Very creative mini! I've never seen the set in corners for hanging. I really like that idea and will have to try it soon. Thanks for sharing.

Lynette said...

Whoa! That is so cool!