For my first week of the 5 x 7 Artist Challenge, I completed a little freehand machine-embroidered piece that I've been thinking about for some time.
Freehand machine embroidered and quilted by Christina Fairley Erickson |
My choice of fabric is all cotton, with an interesting weave (again tough to see in the photo)- nubby- sort of like raw silk. This proved to be a factor in choosing the background quilting, as when I made some practice samples using different freemotion quilting designs, it seemed to look best with a more geometric style, rather than one that has lots of swirls or undulating pattern. I think the grid works well to not compete with the main focus of the zebra.
Close-up of stitching. |
Tomorrow I'll finish up my story of the quilt show theme: "Fiber Artists Look at Innovation and Civic Action."
Hopefully we'll have a few other photos to post on our 5 x 7 Artist Challenge as well. Remember, you can join at any time. Post your photos to: http://www.flickr.com/groups/5x7_artist_challenge/
You might also be interested in:
2013 Open 5 x 7" Challenge
Getting Started May be the Hardest Part
52 Week 5" x 7" Challenge to Readers
Other Blogs You might want to check out:
Freemotion by the River - Lovely Traditional Quilts and Projects
QuiltStory - Quilts and Patterns
From My Front Porch to Yours - Beautiful Home Decor Projects
Wow! This is beautiful! Great work!
ReplyDeleteWow what a stunning piece! Your work is fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteNice job!
ReplyDeleteChristina -- this is very beautiful! Creative you are! Thank you for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat you did a great job. I am amazed at how it turned out. Thanks for linking up.
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Hi, Great post. I found you through the blog hop. Now following you.Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteBe sure and check out my new Blog Hop that we just started, It's Weekly Goals Link Up. It's a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. :) Here's the link in case you want to check it out. Thanks again.http://lenettacarnes.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekly-goals-linkup-html
How cool Thanx for joining THT.
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