"The Bridge"
30" X 23"
Designed, Raw edged fused applique, Shiva paint sticks
& machine quilted .
Here is the original photo
I really enjoyed working on this interpretation for the group "Interpret This". I had been wanting to try my hand at an architectural piece and this gave me that opportunity.
I began by sketching out the scene. I decided to crop out the light pole on the right side.
Then I chose my fabrics for the buildings and water. I was so lucky because this May my sister and fellow quilter, Bonnie, had given me about a dozen fat quarters of this stone like textural fabric. It was perfect to use in this quilt.
I began with the background and began layering the buildings.
I continued across and then added the foreground and the details.
I quilted some of the lines in the shutters and did the same thing for the stone in the buildings as well as some roofing details.
I took the liberty to add umbrellas in front of the cafe because it just seemed so "French" to me.
I did the shadows on the water with shiva paint sticks which I thought were very effective and blended into the fabric I selected.
I enjoyed this interpretation so much and am happy with the results.
10 comments:
Wonderful results Barbara!
Barbara,
I tried to comment on the "Interpret This" site, but it doesn't accept people without blogs. So I chose to comment directly to you.
You did such a beautiful job that I thought I was back home. I have not been back to France for 5 years and this was a nostalgic moment for me to view your beautiful rendition of the challenge photo.
I am actually from Lorraine, but the French charm is all there! Congratulations,
Annick
This is art! Great quilt.
Absolutely breath taking. You really captured the essence of the photo.
Hugs - Marie
Absolutely stunning!! Everything about the piece is stunning!
wow.... I totally love this.. it is soooo beautiful...
I love your piece better than the actual picture;)
I love the fabrics you used and was studying how you did it, with full close up. Did you leave the edges raw and then just sew in a bit? Do you use any type of fusible? I ironed out my scraps and want to just try something like this, by piecing on the fabrics and making a picture and like the idea of raw edge.
Debbie
I can only add a boring posting, saying what the others said before. Yes, it is stunning and even more interesting and beautiful than the photograph.
Barb, Another success, what can I say, you got it girl! I especially like the way you captured the water. I have been across the bridges several times and you captured the feeling-adding the umbrellas a great touch.
That is true artistry...wow! The reflection in the water is beautiful! What a talent God has given to you! Thank you for sharing the process.
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