Colors of summer – 2020.08.09

I’m working on a journal quilt (8.5 x 11 inches) for the annual art exchange of the Fibre Art Network. 

My first step was to look for a source of inspiration. I scrolled through my photo collection, and found myself drawn to the bright colors of summer flowers. Here are a couple of my favorite photos.

I decided to create an abstract garden scene and grabbed my scrap bags. I’m building my composition on a piece of green felt. Once satisfied with the layout (middle) I removed the flower fabrics, so I can stitch the green pieces first. I’ll add the colorful flowers later.

I like to experiment with small quilts – because if the experiment doesn’t work, I can always start again. I decided to just pin the green fabrics in place, and stitch them to the felt backing without glue or fusible. I figure if there’s a problem, I should be able to cover it up later when I add the flowers. I’m stitching straight lines about 1/4″ apart, adjusting the width as necessary to catch the raw edges of the pieces.

I plan to have this finished in the next couple of days.

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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.

• Nina-Marie’s Off the Wall Friday
• Can I get a Whoop Whoop? by Confessions of a Fabric Addict