Remember the fabric I dyed in layers a few weeks ago? Well I finally got around to creating something with them. This photo here was my first attempt at seeing what I might do. I eventually sewed this piece together, but after staring at it for several days, and I do mean several, I couldn't see where it was heading. So I cut that sewn piece apart and started rearranging the pieces to create something more interesting. My goal is to create an art quilt that has several layers of illumination attracting the viewer....the next photo is what I have up to this point. This piece is not sewn together yet at all......the pieces are all just setting on my design wall waiting for the next go ahead and sew it together feeling. Here it is: I added the navy/white pieces which are also hand dyed by me a few years ago. The smaller purple squares were from my store bought stash. Now, I'm liking this a lot better, but of course, it will have to set there for a while till I make up my mind to start sewing it together. I envision perhaps even more light windows painted over the surface........maybe stencilled on, maybe using tulle, I don't really know right now. But here's where I am as of now. What do you think?
so am I, Wil. I will sew this piece together first, then I plan to add even more layers with paints and perhaps tulle. Stay tuned!
Posted by: Chris Predd | November 08, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I like your start and I am wondering what you will add to it next :-)
Posted by: Wil | November 08, 2009 at 08:50 AM