Hana Bamboo
18"x24" (approx.)
18"x24" (approx.)
Here is the quilt in its latest form. I added the shadows at the bottom and the stamped leaves at the top. The leaves are in two colors of Lumiere - copper and gold. I almost feel like it needs one more color, maybe black. Am I cheesing it up?
My friend Joan suggested that I frame this piece with a bamboo frame. On Pat's blog she has a wonderful tutorial. I think I will follow her format and see what happens. The shadowbox frames she uses are hard to find here on Maui, but darling Bruce said he would build a box if I found the right frame. It will have to be done this weekend, since drop-off for the show is next Wednesday!
IF I frame the quilt, I might not even bind it. I can't seem to find the right fabric and I've never done a facing before (I will learn that at Carol Taylor's class at Art Quilt Tahoe, but not till November!).
Here is a closeup of the leaves:
I like the sheer effect of the Lumiere paint, but I still think it needs a darker color.
I drew and carved the stamps myself:
I really like this! You can add whatever you want, whenever you want. I have a nice little stack of 4"x6" blanks for carving. Buying rubber stamps is so expensive, and this is much more personal.
True to my nature, I carved the stamps then boldly attacked the fabric. One of these days the fact that I don't do test runs is going to backfire, but I was lucky again this time.
9 comments:
That filtered light effect is VERY effective!
A darker color with the leaves might make them look more solid.
What did you carve the stamps from?
Possibly a colorless Lumiere (silver? pewter?) may give the effect you're after. It may give you shadows adding to the depth you've created.
My, How this has 'grown' since the last time I saw it. It is very effective. If you add anything more, it should be only a 'tad'. Remember, sometimes less is better.
Love ya,
Shel
I really like those stamps. It's such a good idea, so you can personalize it anyway you want. Your piece looks great.
I like Nelly's idea of adding shadows--not much, and I don't think a strong color like black. It's gorgeous, though, and framing it will really emphasize its beauty! No binding needed if it's framed...
It's beautiful! Your stamps (and stamping) look great. I agree with the others, a few somewhat darker leaves might be good.
Dianna, I like your quilt ALOT!!!
To answer Deb's question, I use Soft-Kut printing blocks from Dick Blick: http://www.dickblick.com/zz404/01/
They carve easily and are fairy inexpensive. If you go this route, make sure to purchase the Speedball Lino Cutters: http://www.dickblick.com/zz402/03/
I like the two-handle package with the assorted blades. Then you are not switching out handles all the time.
Now, I’d better get the rest of my stamping done on the quilt!
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