I had a recent commission I’ve been working on, that contains lots of applique.I thought “what a nice opportunity to follow the progress of making a art quilt and give a bit of a tutorial on raw edge applique in the process”. I’m sure everyone has their own system and tips, here’s a few of my own, learned from trial and error.
Before anything I iron a fusible web called Wonder Under by Pellon, onto the back of the fabric. I usually paint my own
on silk fabric.In any case the web makes it easier to paint on, handle and cut out later.
Then after ironing that on, I paint the silk. Some of it will serve as a back grown., some will be appliqued onto that backdrop. I’ve never had a problem later
with the fusible web sticking. If you’re using commercial fabric , your first step is to iron the web down.
ironing the Wonder Under to the fabric
You can see how the Wonder Under has adhered to the fabric Below
The web has stuck on to the back of the fabric
I painted and painted and painted sunflower petals. Then when everything has dried, you can cut out the various parts to be used. I am doing sunflowers with the individual petals to be added to.. Below
When dry cut out the parts to be appliqued
Petals, petals, and more petals.The centers of the sunflowers, painted and dry..all cut outA "cheater" sunflower already painted whole
In the next installment I’ll show you the what comes next.
About Myself & My Approach
Art has always played a role in my life, in one form or another. My family is filled with many artist's, so my love of art came naturally.
By my teens, I had narrowed my focus to painting. I decided I was going to become a serious painter. I joined the Las Vegas Artist's Guild at 15, the youngest member at that time.
I've continued to paint throughout my life. On occasion I've sold my work, but I had more important priorities, I was raising my children, part of that time as a single parent.
My circumstances have changed, the kids are grown and I have more time for Art. Art is a form of therapy for me.
I was introduced to quilting & fell in love.
In time I missed the creative freedom painting made possible.
Then I discovered mixed media fiber art, I was home.
MY APPROACH TO ART
It's the creative process that holds the greatest attraction for me. Starting with a tiny seed of an idea; vague and blurred around the edges, I follow where that leads.
My approach is an instinctual one. Generally, I do little pre-planning. I make creative decisions, choices, directions to take as they present themselves.
This approach can lead to quite a few changes in the direction the quilt takes. The outcome can come as a surprise. I love that element of surprise!
Sometimes everything just comes together & I think to myself, "this is one of my better ones". when that happens, I can’t wait to show someone. I feel like a six year old, running home from school, a drawing in hand, excited to show Mom. At those times. I'm smiling like the Cheshire cat.
I’ve had work published in several magazines., which is gratifying. But the most gratifying thing is having clients be really happy with their purchased art quilt.
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This is so cool, so very very cool!!!!
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