I was so pleased with the Croatia Portal journal quilt I made in August, that I decided to use the same photo and technique for my entry to the SAQA 2017 Trunk Show.
The required finished size is 7 x 10 inches, so I was able to print the photo on a commercially prepared 8.5 x 11 inch fabric sheet, rather than prepare my own fabric. Other than that, I followed the same construction process as I used in August.
Artist Statement: While visiting Croatia, I took a photo of this small rustic door, tucked under a flight of well-worn stone steps, and set deeply into a rough rock wall. The passage of time can be seen in the shape and surface of the door. I wondered: how old is it; what history has it seen; what might be behind it?
Techniques: Digital image, computer enhanced, then printed on fabric. Rock surfaces machine-quilted through one layer of batting. Grout and door quilted through two layers, resulting in a dimensional trapunto effect.
Materials: Photo printed on fabric, two layers of batting, cotton fabric, thread
Meanwhile, I’m still waiting for brighter weather to take some better photos of my entries to the SAQA H2Oh! show. If we don’t get some sun tomorrow, I’ll have to rig up some lights, as the entry deadline in November 30th.
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Very nice. I keep wanting to try putting a photo on fabric….. you may have just given me the push I need.