BRANCHES & NEEDLES

 Had a day to work in the studio today.  It snowed last night so had shoveling to do etc and did not go into town to work on Bob's shop that he is closing up.  So it was an unexpected treat to have a full day to work on this new piece.   I started by adding two branches to the main trunk.  I quilted the bark and then added the needles. 

Once I finished the two new branches I added a third to the foreground and proceeded to quilt the bark and add needles.  This was pretty much an entire days work but lots of progress was made.

THE SECRET IS OUT

With all the background trees finished I have sketched out the new additions....yes....turkeys!
Since we moved here they have been daily visitors.  I enjoy them immensely and their antics and posturing.  Had to immortalize them or perhaps honor them in an art quilt.   So here is a sneak peek of what lies ahead. 

"PEACE"

 "PEACE"

24 1/2 X 34 inches

Original design inspired by photograph taken by me

Rawedged fused applique

Domestic Machine Quilted

Traditional Binding

Now for sale in my Etsy Shoppe

Detail photos below

BELOW SEE HOW PIECE DEVELOPED BEGINNING FROM THE PHOTOGRAPH