So, as a reminder, I started out with this:
and though it had some charm, really, all loved about it was the tree trunk and the fact that bones of it were there already, fully by accident. I thought I could save it by building up the painted background, and then by adding fabric leaves;, but finally recognized: the only way to the save the tree was by transplanting it.
Of those who commented, most of you seemed to like the "wild" background - which was my favourite as well. Once transplanted, the big problem was the "island" I'd created.
It was sitting there all 'Hi. I was brought in from elsewhere, and as you can see, I don't really fit".
So I added more grass and then leaves on top of that, and suddenly it looked less like an island of obviousness and more like part of a focal point.
For the background, I added a 'ghost' forest by quilting in the suggestion of a canopy above:
trees along the sides:
and then it was done.
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Great piece. Your tree and its little island look like they are bathed in light - so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow! Talk about a happy ending!
ReplyDeleteVery nice--so worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteYep...going from dying on an island to thriving in the forest was the answer. Love it, Kit.
ReplyDeleteLooked great to me at all points, Kit, but now it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great piece. I love the leaf quilting I see in the background.
ReplyDeleteThat is really lovely now!
ReplyDeleteWell done! What a great transformation!
ReplyDeleteJodi and Kimberly, you're both "no reply" bloggers - so I wanted to thank you here for your comments and compliments. And thanks for stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteYou used some great ideas and came out with a winner Wonderful job. Great quilt.
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ReplyDeleteI just ran across your blog on Google+ and read your info. I just wanted to let you know that as a quilt pattern designer, there are a lot of traditional quilters who love fiber art, myself included. I love to design and wish I had more time to do art quilts. I think a many traditional quilters had the artistic ability to do art quilts and have great appreciation for them. Good luck with your art and your blog!
thanks for your thoughts TQ - and for stopping by! I've added you on Google+ :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kit, I e-mailed you at I guess was your old address, then I tried to leave a comment and not able to. I just went and subscribed to comment. You changed everything in mid-stream for this old lady and now I'm totally confused. Hope this post after I've subscribed.
ReplyDeleteCarol Will e-mail you if you did not get the mail from me. Please let me know.
Love this!
ReplyDeletewow! the transformation is amazing -- the finished piece is wonderful
ReplyDeleteLove your "transplant"!
ReplyDeleteKit - I love being next to you in the Fiber Arts Blog ring! I love the techniques you have used here. Hilary
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