Jenny, generally we look at a bunch of Google images and pick out one with a good outline--then I hold a piece of paper over the computer screen and trace :) Clara uses a fabric marker to trace that outline onto the muslin, then designs the interior with her color and stitch choices as she goes. She has a meticulous eye for the variations of color and direction that make the design really express the animal.
So, will the bear be a repeating motif, or will it just be one bear in the "territory"? Either way would be nice, but I kind of like the thought of just the one, that someone looking at the quilt would not necessarily notice right away, but then - what a nice surprise once he is discovered!
Celeste, there's just the one bear, towards the top of the quilt, like he is far off. Down lower on the quilt she's putting a snow hare, a Great Horned Owl, and a pine grosbeak in a tree. You're right--they will be little one-0f-a-kind details.
Love it!!!! Christina
ReplyDeleteI love it too! Does Clara draw her own outlines for embroidery? Or do you have an internet source to recommend? She does a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteJenny, generally we look at a bunch of Google images and pick out one with a good outline--then I hold a piece of paper over the computer screen and trace :) Clara uses a fabric marker to trace that outline onto the muslin, then designs the interior with her color and stitch choices as she goes. She has a meticulous eye for the variations of color and direction that make the design really express the animal.
ReplyDeleteSo, will the bear be a repeating motif, or will it just be one bear in the "territory"? Either way would be nice, but I kind of like the thought of just the one, that someone looking at the quilt would not necessarily notice right away, but then - what a nice surprise once he is discovered!
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining the process - again, such lovely work!
ReplyDeleteCeleste, there's just the one bear, towards the top of the quilt, like he is far off. Down lower on the quilt she's putting a snow hare, a Great Horned Owl, and a pine grosbeak in a tree. You're right--they will be little one-0f-a-kind details.
ReplyDeleteHow clever for both of you!
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