Sunday, January 8, 2012

INSPIRED TO CREATE

My first week as "Miss January" has been wonderful. I have met many bloggers who are really wanting to learn/improve their FMQ skills. It is my honor to help you on this quest . Not to mention the new blogs I have found ! Just how many items can you have in your favorites list? Early on in my teaching career, I discovered something very important. You will always learn something as you teach and students can inspire the teacher also. I haven't done a leaf quilt in a while. This one is fused with Misty fuse, then thread quilted (the leaf part only) using a water soluble stabilizer on the back. (no batting). After soaking the stabilizer off, I used a thick towel to soak up most of the water. While it is still damp I used water color pencils to color in and shade the veins, and add some color to this solid green fabric. I then ironed it dry and quilted the whole  leaf piece ( batting and backing ) The Grey/ black background is quilted separately. I will hand attach the leaf quilt to the background quilt. I want to thank all of you for this inspiration. Life is sooo good!
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12 comments:

  1. Danih03January 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I love this leaf quilt. And that blue is the most perfect shade of blue. Excellent quilting too.

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  2. Wacky WomanJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Frantastic!

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  3. Mary CouchJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    I have been wanting to do an art wall hanging using a variety of leaf shapes... some place vertically, others horizontally. Thanks for the great suggestions.
    Hugs from Mary

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  4. ColleenJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Thank you for being our teacher. I know it took some of you time and time is the most valuable comodity we all have. I want you to know that I really appreciate it.

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  5. Shirley in CanadaJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    WOW I can only wish to be one quarter this good!! Love it!!

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  6. qwilltrJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    That is so inspiring! It's a pleasure to have you as a teacher in our pursuit of fabulous FM! Thanks so much!

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  7. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    The FMQ motif is excellent for portraying the brittleness of fall leaves. Very real looking! Wonderful1

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  8. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    How beautiful! Love the way you added the shading and the stitching is perfect!

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  9. deborahJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Very inspirational! I love leaf quilts, and yours is just perfect! Thanks for sharing with us-

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  10. JoanJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    That is lovely - and the painting on the leaf is wonderful too. Greaet suggestions - thanks you.

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  11. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Thank you for teaching leaves this month on the FMQ challenge! Mine still look like hearts, but I can see the progress each time I try! My sandwiches are going to become belly bands, coasters, and coats for my dachshunds!

    This quilt is simply awe inspiring!

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  12. susanJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I love this art quilt. What kind of water stabilizer did you use? Did you use a hoop? I would love to make lots of art quilts and this one inspires me. When you make your leaves with the spiral, what size are you making (average size)? I think I made my too small on wool batting and it seems too poofy.
    Thanks for your help.

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