(before)
(after)
. . . this!
Since I had already finished the edges and put the backing on, I needed to do something on the front surface. I decided to add some layers of tulle and a layer of a transparent fabric I had that had gold bumps on the surface.
I laid the transparent layers right over top of the hand stitching and machine stitched them down. I cut away layers to create different "stripes" in places. I also stitched around the circle and cut the layers away from that. I also added some more machine quilted lines in the blue area to tie it together.
I laid the transparent layers right over top of the hand stitching and machine stitched them down. I cut away layers to create different "stripes" in places. I also stitched around the circle and cut the layers away from that. I also added some more machine quilted lines in the blue area to tie it together.
If you look close you can see the hand stitching underneath. The piece is much better compared to before. It has more movement and a focal point. It lost a little bit of the calmness I was going for because of the extra "bling". But I am much happier with it now.
5 comments:
I agree, much more interesting! I love the addition of both the color and the machine stitching.
I thought I liked it before, but you were right. This is IT! What a great lesson in following your instincts.
Wow that's fabulous! Adding the bit o' color at the top and the bling really took it to another (better) level. I like the first one, but this one shines! Well done!
Much better! Very nicely done!
Lisa
Oh, yes. I like this much better. That bit of blue and the machine quilting do a lot to enhance the piece. And I love that fabric with the gold bumps. I thought you had beaded it, until I read what you did. Nice work!
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