All the pieces are now in place.
The final stitching will probably take a couple of days.
Time to add the batting and backing.
The final stitching will probably take a couple of days.
Time to add the batting and backing.
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Winter Brook - Day 5
Almost there.
I decided on 3 solid colours, actually 5. 3 were so close and in small amounts I decided to blend them.
Rather than fussy cut a lot of curvy pieces, I cut strips between 1.5 and 2 inches wide. These were cut into diamonds and triangles. Some extra cutting allowed me to custom fit where necessary.
In placing these, there is a pattern. Trees grow in certain ways. The "branches" were placed from bottom to top to create overlay. They were also placed in column. I tried to deal with individual trees each time, tucking under or over a neighbour.
I placed a piece of black material at the top to help fill the shadowy areas.
Two of the 3 colours are almost done. Time for Lunch!
I decided on 3 solid colours, actually 5. 3 were so close and in small amounts I decided to blend them.
Rather than fussy cut a lot of curvy pieces, I cut strips between 1.5 and 2 inches wide. These were cut into diamonds and triangles. Some extra cutting allowed me to custom fit where necessary.
In placing these, there is a pattern. Trees grow in certain ways. The "branches" were placed from bottom to top to create overlay. They were also placed in column. I tried to deal with individual trees each time, tucking under or over a neighbour.
I placed a piece of black material at the top to help fill the shadowy areas.
Two of the 3 colours are almost done. Time for Lunch!
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Winter Brook - Day 4
Slow start today, but the background is assembled.
I decided, in the end, to hem the edges of the bank over the water.
The next step, the trees, may take a few days as I mull over my possible choices. I'm trying NOT to purchase anything.
I decided, in the end, to hem the edges of the bank over the water.
The next step, the trees, may take a few days as I mull over my possible choices. I'm trying NOT to purchase anything.
Monday, 2 January 2017
Winter Brook - Day 3
You know it's going to be a special day when you hurt your back putting on your socks!
But I walked and I yoga'd and then I forgot about it and went to work.
It went together so smoothly I almost forgot to take pictures midway.
I think the closest thing to describing how, would be a modified paper piecing where you sew and flip the pieces. The water edge is unfinished because I could and haven't decided whether to use the ice as the edge or "hem" the edge material into the overhang that would/could be there.
Inserting the trees got to be a nuisance so I couldn't end the day without stitching one side so they stopped flopping about!
But it's looking good.
But I walked and I yoga'd and then I forgot about it and went to work.
It went together so smoothly I almost forgot to take pictures midway.
I think the closest thing to describing how, would be a modified paper piecing where you sew and flip the pieces. The water edge is unfinished because I could and haven't decided whether to use the ice as the edge or "hem" the edge material into the overhang that would/could be there.
Inserting the trees got to be a nuisance so I couldn't end the day without stitching one side so they stopped flopping about!
But it's looking good.
Sunday, 1 January 2017
Winter Brook - Day 2 - New Year's Polar Bear Swim?
I had this half complete yesterday but I was getting too tired for the fine cutting.
Today, New Year's Day, I finished the brook itself.
In retrospect, batiks are a good choice for this because they are more tightly woven than other fabrics. This meant the interior cuts were very exact with no fraying.
The second tracing was used to line things up.
Now for the snow!
At this point I decided to ready the tree trunks. They need to be stitched into snow. I NEVER use this tool for binding but it works fine for hemming in the edges of small pieces.
I made about twenty using two compatible scraps. Each is no more than 8 inches long, most of it is covered in fir boughs.
I just closed my eyes and picked for the final decision on the snow colours. White, a blue and a grey.
After tracing the snow, reversed onto freezer paper and coding the edges (so I could match them again!), I ironed the pieces on, cut them out and then as the final act of the day.....matched them.
I knew if I didn't match them today, I would probably have a much harder time tomorrow.
Today, New Year's Day, I finished the brook itself.
In retrospect, batiks are a good choice for this because they are more tightly woven than other fabrics. This meant the interior cuts were very exact with no fraying.
The second tracing was used to line things up.
Now for the snow!
At this point I decided to ready the tree trunks. They need to be stitched into snow. I NEVER use this tool for binding but it works fine for hemming in the edges of small pieces.
I made about twenty using two compatible scraps. Each is no more than 8 inches long, most of it is covered in fir boughs.
I just closed my eyes and picked for the final decision on the snow colours. White, a blue and a grey.
After tracing the snow, reversed onto freezer paper and coding the edges (so I could match them again!), I ironed the pieces on, cut them out and then as the final act of the day.....matched them.
I knew if I didn't match them today, I would probably have a much harder time tomorrow.
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