I have finished quilting Penny and Fletcher for the Festival of Quilts and I am going to bind it today- in white as that’s the only thing I can see working. I thought about black but I think that will show every little stitch gone wrong when it comes to the very top of the quilt.
So, this morning I fabric painted in a few details and the shadows to make it stand out from the blue background and add a bit of dimension. I am now wondering if I shouldn’t have and I should have left it as it was! I have a choice, take the iron to it and set the colours, or throw it back into the washing machine after I’ve bound it and wash it all out.
Here’s what it looked like before (and before quilting- I forgot to take an in between picture)…
Here’s the original photo…
And here it is now…
So, honestly, what do you think, have I made a mistake?
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I think it definitely looks better after you’ve added the detail. Set it I say!
I love it as you have it now and I think you should set it with the iron. It ad’s depth and makes stand out more. What a amazing quilt Penny ! you quilting skills are just amazing. if this is for a contest, you win !
Set it! It looks brilliant! I’m coming to to festival on the saturday 🙂
Kerry this is literally the most awesome quilt I have ever seen, I love the additions of the paint and I think you are really talented 🙂 Stop seconding guessing yourself! (twinklyspangle/katie)
Hi Penny, honestly I think the fabric paint has really brought the image to life and has given your quilt some ‘doggy soul’, love M x
I like it with the shadows added too 🙂 It looks really fabulous!
I adore this project and could not wait to see it finished. I think the fabric paint gives it a bit more dimension. Either way it is a winner.
It is wonderful Kerry! Really lifelike. I think it looks great. But I have no idea what the judges will think – are you allowed to add farbic paint? But I love it!
Yep, the one that won best of show last year was entirely painted 🙂
Get that iron out and set that baby! Looks wonderful!
Leave it how it is! It looks fabulous!
i love it – set the paint i reckon 🙂
Oooh looks lovely with the paint- adds a bit more depth 🙂
I think it looks nice.
It’s just lovely. I know the feeling of having looked at a piece for too long and then having doubts. When that happens to me I often put it somewhere I can see it each day and think about how I feel when I look at it. If it still nags you after a few days then you have your answer. But seriously, from here, it looks amazing!
Lovely artwork. Is there a real Penny and Fletcher who posed for you? Good Luck. Your work is fantastic.
You have created a beautiful quilt of Fletcher- such fabulous detail – it sure captures your wonderful animals. Thanks for participating in the blog hop. Regards from Western Canada.
Anna