Anyway, I finally got to it, thread painting, that is. At first I thought I'd try a thread painted flower or leaf or something simple. But no! I had to go for the gusto and try a face.
I was quite happy with how it turned out for a first timer. So then I decided I should create something to showcase my new face. So I made a small art quilt collage. The collage includes Lutradur. The leaf shapes are the Lutradur and they have a translucent quality to them. This material doesn't fray when cut so makes for a perfect edge if you want to add a semi-dimensional item to your quilt surfaces.
And on that note....Happy Weekend! It's a holiday weekend at that.
What a marvelous job you did on your first try at thread painting. Your shading is very well done and picking a face to start with was quite ambitious but you pulled it off!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Terri - I can't believe that's your first try! It's beautiful. The whole quilt is lovely - and I know exactly what you mean about wanting to try lots of things - that's why I keep taking classes!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to ask - is it all thread, or did you paint it first?
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget my first time thread painting. It was in a class by Nancy Prince quite a few years back. You did an amazing job for your first time out of the gate with it!
ReplyDeleteI love the finished piece. So nice and bright!
Wow Terri, this is awesome! The thread painting really gives a lot of texture to the face. Lovely!
ReplyDeletewow, this is really beautiful!! Thanks for entering the C&T Design Challenge on Lutradur!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great first try! Good composition too-I am glad you decided to go all the way:)
ReplyDeleteYour mixed technique pieces are really so well done; this piece included!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Thread painting looks great and love the rest of the piece.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Great colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is totally awesome! I just purchased a book last week on using Lutradur. Now I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteWow Teri, I can only hope my first try is near that well-done. Thread painting is on my list and near the top of new things to try this summer.
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun !
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Good work mastering the technique on your first try out!
ReplyDeleteSuper nice job on this one ! I can't believe her face is done with thread. The leaf fabric is very beautiful...
ReplyDeleteauntie jude
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a great job for your first time at thread painting! And I really love the way you put it into the perfect setting!
What a lovely art quilt! The colors really sing!
Terri, of all your beautiful art pieces, I think this is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful job....such a nice feeling to it. Thanks for sharing it with us
ReplyDeleteLove this piece and the thread painting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTerri, Your work is so beautiful, and you never cease to amaze me with the breadth of your talent. This is an incredible first piece piece with a technique like thread painting. On another note, I know you just started a new class on mixed media collage, but wondered if you know when you will offer it again. I am gone most of the first two weeks in June and just don't have the time to do a class like this justice.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt collage is simply gorgeous. The colors are so beautiful! I just can't stop looking at that colorful and well done pattern.
ReplyDeletegreat job Terri! I love your collage !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art. work, i love your collage !!!
ReplyDeleteYou are gifted!!!
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