Weekly Pattern Wednesday

This week I created a simple flower pattern.  I filled the petals with bubbles.  I love stitching bubbles on my quilts and I would use this pattern to stitch on quilts.  I would make the motif larger though, on fabric.

If you would like to see what all the other patterns go here.  Lynn also has a free gift this week for everyone.  

I'll see you next week with another pattern.
Janelle

Summer of Color Purple Purple Yellow

This week the colors are purple, purple, yellow.  If you want to see all the other art you can go here.

Last week I was prepping for a show and Saturday I was selling all day, so I had a very busy week.  Therefore I didn't have time to add extra touches to my quilt this week.  I'll keep working on it and show it later.  Right now it is pretty plain.  I like the extra touches that embellishments give a quilt and make it into art.

I used all fabrics that I dyed earlier this year.  I like to have fabrics in a rainbow of colors ready for any project.  The fabrics each have a tone on tone look because that is how I dye them.  I use a low water immersion technique because it gives an interesting look with lighter and darker spots.  I don't dye fabrics a solid color.  I think that is uninteresting and if I want solids I get them from the fabric store.      

Thank you for visiting and check back later to see what else I add to this quilt.
Janelle

Weekly Pattern Wednesday

I have another pattern for you today.  I created this one within a heart.  I like creating patterns within a shape.  The boundary creates a nice stopping point.    

I'll see you back next Wednesday with another pattern.
Janelle

Joyful Summer

I wanted to share the new art quilt that I just finished with you all.  "Joyful Summer" is a wholecloth quilt.  I painted it, then thread sketched, quilted, hand stitched the tyvek centers, and then added the beads.

It is reminiscent of a warm summer day watching the sunflowers blow in the breeze. 

"Joyful Summer" is 16 1/2" x 16".  It is for sale for $162.50.  You can find it here.