Background stitching/quilting
Lots of close up shots in this post.
When I began to stitch the background I didn't like what I had done and was just about to start ripping out stitches when I remembered that I am playing and so I just kept on going with a variety of different patterns.
My repertoire of FMQ designs is not huge. I do a lot of straight(ish) lines in my work.
I do a LOT of pebbling.
And a bit of spiralling.
I also have a go at flowers now and again.
To finish off I randomly stitched lines around the edge.
But that was after I once more stitched around the teasel to give it added definition as you can see from the back view.
The backing fabric was put on with 505 spray to hold it in place after the background was stitched.
Now back to that bag of scraps.
I love that whole combination of fmq stitches. Another wee work of art.
ReplyDeleteIts wonderful Deborah. Love that painted teazel, it brings the design so successfully into 3D.
ReplyDeleteIts dleightful with the mix and match of machine quilting too.
Its almost like a sampler!
Love it!! Isn't it amazing what you can do with a few scraps!!
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ReplyDeleteI really like the new stitching you did. I had one that I did straight lines on and then didn't like it. I use a lot of wool and my pieces get thick, so easier to stitch first, if I am going to use the machine.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Love it
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had fun quilting this panel ;o)
What fun! Love the play. :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you did not do any ripping in the end, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteI just noticed the random stitching finishing around the edges; how cool! I may have to try something like that myself one day.
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