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.
Barbara Harms-Up Close and Personal
I've been a painter most of my life.
When I was introduced to quilting, I fell in love, jumping in with both feet. I loved quilting, but began to miss the creative freedom painting offered.
Then, I discovered mixed media art quilting, I was finally home.
My Process & Approach
For me, it's the process of creating that holds the strongest attraction. I love starting with a tiny seed of an idea; vague and blurred around the edges, then I follow where it leads.
My style is fairly loose and instinctual. I don't a great deal of pre-planning.The creative choices are made as I work on a piece, are based on my gut feelings at the time. This can lead to quite a few changes in direction.
The outcome can come as a surprise.
I love that element of surprise.
Sometimes everything just comes together & I think that this is one of my better ones. 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.
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This is so cool, so very very cool!!!!
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