Friday, May 2, 2014

From The Garden...

Inspired by everyday activity in my backyard...

Since I'm unable to spend my days quilting, I've decided to try a different strategy.........I'll work smaller....

So below is a photo I took of a bee enjoying lunch on my miniature zinnia.....I decided to add a new element to the floral pieces I make & this photo inspired me....


Below is my pencil sketch.....bees aren't the best models for sitting still while I sketch so, my drawing happens after I take my photos.....


I traced the pencil sketch on to tracing paper and then went over it with a sharpie marker.....next made a copy of the traced image....below is the copy....yes, it is reversed.....this is something you will have to consider when making your paper pattern for your images.....


Below is what I've made so far....I decided to place this bee on lavender petals......artistic license of course......the background is a great fabric by Fossil Fern......I love when I find fabric that does some of the work for you.......this will finish at 8" x 8".....I cut the background fabric 1/2" larger & will trim down after I finish quilting........it still needs work but you get the idea as to how the base of the image looks before adding stitching to it.......I'm expecting that I'll be able to finish this piece within another few weeks or so......even if I have a mere fifteen minutes to devote to this piece, it's what I'll do to complete it.......


Stay tuned......and thank you for stopping by for a visit!

Until next time!