Black Eyed Susans

"Black Eyed Susans"

24 1/2 in. X 17" 

Raw Edged Fused Applique

Embroidery Perse

Beaded

Oil Pastels 

Couched Yarn Binding

When I saw the photo I received for interpretation this month I immediate focused on the black glamorous eyes.

I selected a group of three dolls rather than work with the entire photo.

I sketched them with basic lines.

After making this layout I chose fabrics.  My background fabric looked to me like flowing hair.

I sandwiched and quilted these layers first using lines following the lines in the fabric.

Then I began constructing and fusing on the faces.

I used pigma pen for the lashes and brows.

I used Oil Pastels for the cheeks.

I added some embroidery perse flowers & leaves to the background and hand made stems.

Then I quilted it.

Once this was finished I added my beading and finished with couched (hair-like) yarn for the

binding.

I enjoyed this challenge!  I would love any critiques you may have.