You guessed it!
So, here are my tree trunks laid in around the cottage. Obviously, they're going to need some fullness, so...
A first layer of leaves, which are stitched down, and then:
A second layer (not yet stitched down). Lest you think there's not much difference, observe:
A tree with one layer of leaves on the left, and with two layers of leaves on the right.
And now here we are with the fabrics chosen and the trunks that were made out of them.
Striped fabric is actually a favourite of mine to use as a "straight" tree trunk. What I mean by that, is if I'm not going to incorporate the fabrics with others through my embellisher, just a striped fabric with a little stitch is often enough to convey "tree" with no need for anything else. This particular one is very similar to a cherry bark - that deep burgundy with orangey-rusty and black bits is perfect for a background cherry tree.
(But sadly, this lovely wool is the very last bit of it I had. I can pull off maybe one more tree out of it, but then, alas, I shall have to find something else.)
It's hard to believe, isn't it? ;)
And I am including this rather terrible photograph, only to tell you that when I was scrolling by it in my photos, my heart literally stopped. This cottage and its trees are supposed to be in the far background - and noticeable; but not a focal point. This picture made me wonder whether, in fact, these background pieces are too big and I'll have to make some major adjustments along the way.
Only time will tell.
(Aiyee!)
I am still wondering how you ever figured out that those really bizarre fabric equaled tree??????? When you say embellisher, do you mean a needle felting machine? Is that how you attach the trees?
ReplyDeleteYes, I do. I never know what to call it! Some people say needle felter and mean a hand held contraption, some people say embellisher and mean a needle felting machine. I've always called my needle felting machine a needle felter, but lately, it seems more people are calling it an embellisher. What's a girl to do?
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wow wow wow! i'm always intrigued by your exploits. and those tiny leaves are...well, i just bow down to your patience.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing! What beautiful art you are creating!
ReplyDeleteLooking at the whole, i thought maybe you had intended to "say" more in the foreground--the freshness of the green is what attracted me: can you add to that part and tell the story?
ReplyDeleteFor sure there's going to be more in the foreground. What's on it right now is about 1/10 of what's going to be happening in the end. All this stuff will be (mostly) hidden, in the end I expect. :)
DeleteVery pretty! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be an incredibly rich piece, Kit! I love it already, and I must say I'm very inspired too!
ReplyDeleteTotally the way to do trees! I do my black and white birches with crazy fabric. It is perfect!
ReplyDeleteKit, that first image looks like a finished piece already! Gonna be a beauty once you are done !! :)
Wow beautiful quilt! I love the details on the house and the trees!
ReplyDeleteI see you are still in the forest! ;~) Great trees!
ReplyDeleteSo many leaves, and so lovely! It's such fun to see something that I couldn't possibly do myself.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing how those trees came together. I'm with the commenter above as I express amazement that you can take that piece of fabric and see a tree emerge from it. That's so cool!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. Your trees are very sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your process, it's fascinating. What's your background fabric? I also have an "embellisher" or "needle felter". I never know what to call it, either. I did hear someone call it "that punchy thing". Maybe I'll stick with that one.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kit. Finally got a chance to stop by. As usual, I'm appreciating your tree effects. It was particularly interesting to see the fabrics you used.
ReplyDeleteBest, nadia
Thanks for reminding me that a piece of fabric can appear quite differently once it is cut smaller, not that I don't see this often... Your piece will be awesome, although I wonder what for this lovely cottage is supposed to be the back drop. It looks lovely as it is.
ReplyDeleteThis has really come to life.
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