Nylon organza pieces painted with Dye-na-Flow |
Nylon organza hanging to dry |
After painting my organza, it was time to get going with the thread painting. Starting with a photo I'd printed on fabric, I began with the very lightest color first. Much of these pieces were sewn in little circles, to imitate the shape of the corn kernels. At some places it was more appropriate to make little scallops, to add highlighting or shadowing to the kernels.
Corn with thread-painting over all, including husk |
After the corn itself was complete, I thread-painted the husk. I'm not completely sure about my process here or whether I need to do more (or even take away some of what I did. After the thread painting, I laid some of the organza which I had painted on top and stitched it down. I didn't stitch it entirely over the husk areas, as I wanted some of the pieces to be able to fold back and move in a breeze, like a real husk would do. After sewing it down, I cut around the edge of my sewing.
Completed corn with the organza husk |
By the way, as many of you know, I'm a big fan of Leah Day's FreeMotion Quilting project. If you're looking to gain skill in freemotion quilting, Leah has just come out with a new class on Craftsy. If you go to her blog, you can click a link and get the class for half price! ($19.99 rather than 39.99.)
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Great post on stenciling and thermofax on Nina Marie Sayre's Art Quilts
I vote for the red. It is darker and makes the corn stand out more. But the orange is nice, too. It will be easier to tell once the white is cut away. Did you sign up for Leah's class? I did! I listened to the first one--really, really basic. I am looking forward to the new designs and the impetus to practice.
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Yes, I signed up for Leah's class. While I've done a lot of the patterns off of her blog, I decided I both wanted to support her ventures and gain more experience and practice. I think she's an excellent teacher. Hope to have a little time this weekend to start out!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed of what you can accomplished. I vote for the orange.
ReplyDeleteThank-you Lise!
DeleteMy vote is for the orange, I think the lighter value works better with the corn and green. I love how you did those kernels. Looks so real. And I'm a big fan of Leah Day's now, too.
ReplyDeleteThank-you! Make sure to check out Leah's new Craftsy class!
DeleteYour corn is beautiful. I would go with the orange background the red might overwhelm the corn.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this fabulous post. You teachme so much as an artist? I like the red because it makes the corn deeper and richer.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right... the orange may wash it out a bit by not having enough value contrast. Thanks!
DeleteRed, it pops!
ReplyDeleteCheck it out...http://fiberartistjourney.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-winner-is.html I have to agree with you!
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ReplyDeleteRed - the corn pops (pun intended)on the red background - one the orange, it all blends together more.
ReplyDeleteI think the green and the orange may be too similar in value, therefore I think the red would be the better choice :)
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DeleteI think you really nailed it... the value contrast works much better with the red: http://fiberartistjourney.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-winner-is.html
I agree...the Red makes it pop. And I must say...WOW. What marvelous art you've created here!
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot a work to get those kernels just right! By the way, I like the red background. Th corn fades with the orange background just a little.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Christina! I prefer the red fabric. It has an organic feel and the colors remind me of a dried chili.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Christina! I prefer the red. It has an organic feel and the dark red reminds me of a dried chili pepper.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to hear from you Daniela... I see from your Etsy store that you're on vacation... hope it's somewhere fun! I'm just finishing my chili pepper... maybe it will work well next to this one! http://fiberartistjourney.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-winner-is.html
DeleteLOVE the corn kernels! And I agree with the others that the red is the better background. It brightens the corn beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jean- I also agree... check out the finished product at: http://fiberartistjourney.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-winner-is.html
DeleteThe oragne washes out your embroidery. I vote for the red background.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon. The high contrast of the red did work well.
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ReplyDeleteohhh did you hear me say - Ohhh coool - they look good enough to eat! I vote red!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nina Marie!
DeleteI vote orange, but I always love orange.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe how realistic your stuff looks, I am hungry just looking at it. Pass the chips.
I really love the orange material, so perhaps I can use it elsewhere. I did use it in the background of my Tomatillo block and it worked wonderfully there. Maybe as part of a border? Thanks for the comment, complements and your vote. :)
DeleteI vote orange, but I love orange.
ReplyDeleteYour stuff looks good enough to eat, pass the chips!
I'm in the minority, it seems, but I like the orange too. Awesome work, by the way! Whoop whoop!!
ReplyDeleteThis is cool -- I like your method for painting the "husk!"
ReplyDeleteAre you hanging the salsa collection together? If so, I'd definitely use red. You have two orange ones already. If corn is orange background, too, it will make the pepper look like odd man out.
ReplyDeletePersonally I like the red better because it deepens the depth of field.
Your salsa is gorgeous!
Yes, the pieces will be all put together in a quilt, specifically to enter in a show called "Salsa." Thanks, I agree about the red... Check out the post with it finished!
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