This area is important as the foliage here will conceal the feet of the stag.....feet that aren't there.
There were two different techniques used today.
The conifer was done with netting a a hoop, whereas the shrubs were done using a sandwich of wash away stabilizer. After all the bits are placed and then anchored with sometimes, just a few stitches, the 'envelope' of stabilizer is rinsed away.
Foliage in the back and mid around is under netting and offers nothing tactile. The bushes assembled with the wash away end up being curly and twisted, offering both a visual and tactile experience.
The conifer is on netting but the shrubs are held together by the stitching only.
Stabilizer assembly is quick and does not require a hoop if the stitching is done slowly.
After washing, a quick press sets the positions.
After several auditions for location, all 4 pieces are layered and then anchored.
This piece only needs some work in either bottom corner and then it will take batting, and quilting.
When you cut the leaves do you fussy cut or use a rotary cutter?
ReplyDeleteThe leaves are confetti cuts, random and different sizes.
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