Work continues on the Maple leaf art quilt. I decided I needed another color of the boiled wool that I’m using for the veins and outline of each leaf. I started with light olive and dark olive, and now I’ve added magenta. I also want to have more variety of colors and patterns within each leaf.
Here’s how the third leaf evolved today. The colors are not true in these photos (the wool looks burgundy in this light, but it really is magenta).
Below you can see my design wall with potential colors for the background and the next two leaves. The first leaf is now looking too pale and un-interesting to me, so I may change it later. But first I’ll finish the remaining leaves and piece and quilt the low volume background. Adding the leaves will be one of the last steps, so there’s still time to change my mind.
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Thanks for stopping by. Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.
~ Love Laugh Quilt Monday Making
~ WIP Wednesday @ The Needle & Thread Network
I continue to be intrigued by this technique. Thank you for taking the time to show us your in-progress steps. I’m picturing something like a fancy fish with a flowing tail would be fun to try…
Very nice and very autumn.
I love what you are doing!