"SILENT FAREWELL"

17 1/2" X 30"

Available for sale in my Etsy Shoppe ( See link in sidebar.)

I feel so remiss in not sharing the journey of this quilt as I went along with it with you.  It just seemed there was not time these last few weeks to work on it and still have time to post here with the process so you can go to the journey down below .

Here are the detail shots.  I enjoyed this piece as barns are near and dear to my heart.  i love the warmth of the red in the coolness of the winter snow too.  I also love how the shed shows many layers of repair in the owners attempt to keep it functional.

I hope you enjoy it too.

 

The Journey

ADDITIONS

Progress is being made on the winter farm scene.  As long as I see that I do not panic about not finding as much time as I would like to, to move along on this new piece.  I am also happy with how it is coming together and that is always a good thing!

Today I began construction of some Canadian Geese.  I love the Canadian and this scene is the perfect background for them and adds movement to the piece.  I love that transformation.

ROOSTER HEAD

Did not expect to post twice in the same day but thought since time is allowing me this gift then I should take advantage of it.  

Here you will see the tissue paper drawing over the pieces of fabric I chose to construct this Rooster's head.  Once I am happy with them I fuse them down on my black teflon sheet.

I finished his head and now will start with the feathers....I will not fuse this onto my background until completely finished but like to pin it on to keep it safe overnight and to see how it will contrast with it.  Remember that once quilted all these shadows will blend in a bit better then raw like this.  I am happy with it so far.

THE COFFEE SHOP

"THE COFFEE SHOP"

27 1/2" X 17 1/2"

This was a very fun journey for me.   There were challenges that is for sure especially with working with those very small pieces both fusing them and quilting them.  However, the results were just as I pictured it to be...fun, colorful and joyous.

I hope you too feel those emotions.

THE JOURNEY

I hope you enjoyed this journey as much as I enjoyed you following me here at my blog.

Now to start a new one....be sure to join me again.

Barbara

PROGRESS

I have had to fit in bits of time while working on this piece and it left no time for posting afterwards, but as you can see, progress was made.   All of this is fused on, but not quilted, so now I will finish the big mill building and quilt all of this before adding the foreground people and tables and umbrellas and musicians!!!  Whew!  Lots more to come.

MY EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY

MY EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY

30" X 30"

Original Design

Rawedged Fused Applique

Machine Quilted

Not for sale at this time

THE JOURNEY

I love making poppies and this journey was no exception.  I don't know why but the leaves the stems the flower the buds all are exciting to do.  Perhaps it is the movement of the whole thing...always looking like they are swaying in the wind.  Perhaps it is just the thoughts I had while working on it.  Whatever it is...I enjoy it all from the start to the finish.

Thank you to all who have taken this journey with me.  Hopefully I will start a new one soon and you will join me once again.

Thank you so very much.

HUMMINGBIRD ON THE DOGWOODS

"HUMMINGBIRD ON THE DOGWOODS"

17   3/4" X 14 3/4"
Original Design Base on my own Photograph
Rawedged Fused Applique
Machine Quilted.

This little quilt was fun to work on during lots of distractions this month.  May is one of the busiest months for me....lots of celebrations....lots to do in yard .  So a small uncomplicated piece still keeps me working but is just relaxing and joyous to work on.
That is a good thing to do once in a while.
This little quilt will be available in my Etsy Shoppe you can find the link to it in my sidebar.

CONSTRUCTING BIRD

 I began the hummingbird with the largest pieces...three greens for upper body and tail, a white/grey for main body....then focal parts, eye beak, feet.

 Then I added feathers cut from a fabric that I thought suited this greyish white body.  I always start at the bottom of the body and layer them on top of each other until his body is covered.

 Kept building and fussy cutting the fabric  until.......

He is complete except for the quilting.  I plan on using a white thread for the body to lighten it up just a bit and a rayon thread to add some irridescents  to his head and upper body. Over all I am happy with his appearance so far.