Below, are some closeup shots to show details of the stitching. In order to keep the piece looking slightly darker and deeper at the center, I used progressively darker threads from center out with all of those tiny seed stitches. Yes, it was a LOT of hand stitching but together with the paint, it definitely gave it the desired effect.
those little raised, wool circles are about a 1/4" across in size and were cut using a paper holepunch
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Only the background and binding on this quilt is machine stitched, everything else is done entirely by hand...............sure is a good thing I enjoy hand stitching :-)
16 comments:
Thank you for sharing your process...so much detail:) I have to say hand stitching is my preferred method as I find it very restful and contemplative.
Gorgeous work of art.
So lovely to see your work close up, what fabulous stitching, it's a beautiful work of art, you must be very pleased and proud I hope!
This quilt should have received much more than an honorable mention, Jill -- the work is exquisite and the concept original and thought-provoking. What a magnificent piece of art!
Diane
Oh, thank you so much for the detail shots! This piece is even more amazing seeing it close up!!! I'd love to see it in person!! Another beautiful piece, Jill!!
Awesome follow up! So the hole punches go through wool? I may have to try that! I haven't had luck punching though something. Can't remember what it was though... LOL!
Everything about this is wonderful! Brava!
what an inspiring and creative piece! loved seeing the close-ups of that exquisite hand stitching.
Thank you for sharing the details in this piece. They're stunning!
I try to personally reply to each comment but that is not always possible, especially when many of the comments come from "no-reply" bloggers.
So....I just want to say that I do appreciate each and every comment left for me....thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments. I absolutely loved working on this quilt and am very pleased with how it turned out
Congratulations Jill. Your work is beyond stunning. Thank you for sharing your process. I find your work has a depth and intricacy that really draws me in. I am in awe of your creative talent! Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...
The more you show us, the more impressed I am. Your love, and obvious experience, of hand work shows
I agree with Diane- the judges didn't recognise talent when they saw it! Honerable mention my foot!! Wonderful piece of art! Fantastic work!
I started embracing hand work several years ago. I really enjoy it too, kind of zen. I love this quilt it's just beautiful and the background quilting is crazy good.
Absolutely stunning. Bravo!!!
Oh my! I am in awe of the work you have done!
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