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Sharon’s Unique Art Quilt

I started my quilt by painting scraps of black cotton with Shiva Paintstitcks and rubbing plates.  I let the fabric dry for several days, heat set and then washed before I brought to my embroidery machine. (I wanted to be sure I didn’t get any paint in my machine)  I then embroidered the designs using variegated threads.  To make my blocks I   cut the black pieces into a random shape and started adding fabric, and then I fussy cut into a 9.5” block.  After sewing my blocks together I adding more embroidery in the colored fabric using only black thread.  The hibiscus block has a lot of bead detail and there are a few other beads added in some other flowers, I also used a metallic embroidery floss to add a hand stitch in the Echinacea flower.  The top has a lot of shimmer it is hard to catch it in a photo and the paint on the black fabric has a chalkboard effect.  The finished size is 27” square.

Renee’s Scrappy Art Quilt

Attached are 3 photos of my entry. The metallic flowery designs are scattered throughout the background of satins and cotton. This set is one of my favorites. Four other designs were stitched on Twinkle Organza and then tacked down on the quilt for a 3D effect although it doesn’t show up very well. Thanks for having the contest.

I love the addition of the satins for sparkle Renee!  Suz

Sharron’s Scrappy Quilt Bag

Here is my entry for the current contest. I used the pattern called Chloe’s Backpack that was a free pattern on line. I used light weight canvas to form the stripes and used the fabric on all of the pieces. My project has four sides so I need to explain the other side from the photo I sent has another floral design with a different leaf design. The backpack is lined with the same green cotton that is on the closure flap. The flap has velcro to hold it closed. I hope this is an approved design. I love it and I am sure to keep this one. Thank you! Sharron

Hi Sharron – I love how different you have made these designs look!  Such a FUN BAG   Suz

 

Elaine’s Art Quilt

I used cotton quilting fabrics and iridescent bridal illusion. I only used the scrappy art quilt designs. This wall hanging is for the bathroom we are putting in the basement. It will have very light blue walls with white speckles and 1 inch square glass tiles that atre cobalt blue with copper. Really pretty. Also my husband used 1/4 inch copper tubing to make the frame. The center is open so the butterflies can float in the spiral.  Lots of fun to make! Thanks for the challenge.

Great unique ideas Elaine! How nice to see the designs is such a different way~   Suz

Donna’s EmbellishedArt Quilt

I used silks, satins and velvets in shades of whites, golds and purples for the fabrics.  I used a medium weight cutaway stabilizer on the bottom and when embroidering over velvet, I added a heat away topping.  I also added a 3D lace butterfly, dragonfly and flowers. I went through my mothers old jewelry chest and used old pins to embellish along with beads and buttons. Also, for the eye of the cat, I used  a green teardrop hot fix crystal.  I added a few freebies (including the cat) that I had collected along the way.GreatprojectDonn~

BFC0959 Flowery Scrappy Art Quilt

Sharon’s Art Quilt

My Art Quilt
Fabrics used: 100% cotton, silk, satin, for the blocks. Organza was used behind the stitching in the butterflies. I used satin for the final backing. The threads I used were from Admelody and Floriani.
•I pieced the front with the darker fabrics toward the outsides of the quilt with the lighter fabrics focused in the middle. After piecing, I backed it with warm & natural batting and muslin. I used gold metallic thread and made decorative stitches on all the seams. Next I added my embroidery designs. All are from set 959 except the birds and they are from set BFC609. I then added the real backing in a dark green satin. I drew an enlarged outline of one of the flowers and just stitched the outline through all layers to hold the quilt together. Finally it was time for the embellishment. I used a combination of seed beads, crystals, glass beads, buttons and beaded trim. I would add a little, study it for a couple of hours (or days) and then add more until it was complete.

A wonderful job Sharon!  Just the kind of Project I love to make too.  Thanks for the details….Suz

Chris’s Save the Elelphants

Here is my entry for the competition.   I am passionate about saving Elephants and Rhino’s – wish you had had a rhino freebie LOL.  We need to save these gentle giants from the corporate poachers around the world.

Absolutely love being able to create something using your freebies.   Thank you. I enclosed an embird picture of the design – the colors show up better

Designs Used : FBFC160 Stones; FBFC878 Elephant; FBFC790 Tree; FBFC1255 Birds;

No. of Colour stops 31

No. of Colours 9

Size : 259.6mm x 236.8mm

No of Stitches : 149,821

 

 

 

Gwenyth’s Tissue Box Holder with Freebies

Here is my entrant for the freebie project. I have used 4 designs on my
Tissue Box. FBFC981, FBFC987, FBFC1119, and FBFC111. I have turned some
of them and added 1 of a different size. Instead of following all the
colours, I have used different purples of the BFC range and also 1
Admelody thread. I was making this fro a raffle at the floral Art group
I go to and then left it at home. so now I will have something to give
away. I needed a circle to use at the top so made my own and used the
sewing machine stitches for the base
Gwenyth

Neat idea!  Suz

SunRae’s Sewing Handbag

I made it using  my Janome MC350E and Janome MC6500 machines.
I added 2 side pockets for drink bottle, wallet and keys. The front pocket is the ideal size for magazines and/or sheets of stabilizer. The back pocket is divided in two.
The lining is the same stripe fabric as used on the outside.
I’ve added several buttons and charms. I love the cat next to lady on sewing machine. There’s also a tiny tape, scissors, teapot, sewing machine, safety pin and sewing angel.

I love bright colours and was thrilled with the result – I use it all the time and get lots of comments when out shopping.

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