Tired and a little punch drunk. I think I'll have a spot of tea and a cookie or two before bed. I noticed two nights ago I was missing a key part of the purse project I just started, so I was off to JoAnn's to remedy that. I was about to freak if it wasn't in the budget. Still for the time and planning put into this, I'll reap the rewards with the first sale. All this talk about prototype this, prototype that. I have yet to come up with a name. Sometimes it dawns on me, other times it is like a bolt of lightning before sleep and it lingers till day.
Below are shots of the original design. All made from recycled, second hand or donated fabrics. There will be changes in this first edition, namely the artwork. I love creating mola and finding a place for it besides a pillow or a wooden frame. I may stick to simple piece work, but it will not be simple and accommodating. A splash of color or turn in difficulty of technique should accent the overall piece well. Oh yes. And the quilting is different. There is a lot of quarter inch separation here, adding more value and time into the piece. I'm opting for a decorated and lively surface now. When I go back to pin-striping it will be because I laid waste to the men's section at Goodwill.
I started the next section of fabric to quilt for the body of the bag. The ins and outs of piece worked tapestry fabric are a challenge. Especially navigating around thick seams. I'm using a rolling spiral for the overall design. I'll pic either when finished or after the next color of quilted length is finished. I'm loving this process so far and am glad to post. Keep watch for more cleverness.
Below are shots of the original design. All made from recycled, second hand or donated fabrics. There will be changes in this first edition, namely the artwork. I love creating mola and finding a place for it besides a pillow or a wooden frame. I may stick to simple piece work, but it will not be simple and accommodating. A splash of color or turn in difficulty of technique should accent the overall piece well. Oh yes. And the quilting is different. There is a lot of quarter inch separation here, adding more value and time into the piece. I'm opting for a decorated and lively surface now. When I go back to pin-striping it will be because I laid waste to the men's section at Goodwill.
I started the next section of fabric to quilt for the body of the bag. The ins and outs of piece worked tapestry fabric are a challenge. Especially navigating around thick seams. I'm using a rolling spiral for the overall design. I'll pic either when finished or after the next color of quilted length is finished. I'm loving this process so far and am glad to post. Keep watch for more cleverness.