This past week has had me finally finishing up 2 sets of placemats for my youngest daughter. I handed off one set to her and hope to finish up the second set this coming week. As I have placemats under control and almost done I thought to try something new to work on between Sweet Tweet blocks.
I received this pattern free while ordering another project from Emily Taylor. I figured to give this Beginner Level Project a whirl before starting on a more advanced one. I have done a little bit of collage piecing, but these are a bit more advanced. I took this photograph in New Zealand several years ago. I hope to collage the Mushroom pattern similar to these colors and designs. Pulling fabric from my stash all day yesterday hoping to get started working on it this week. Thus far here is where I am with the mushroom collage. I think I will do a different background more like the photo above. This is the project I purchased that I really want to work on. Not a large piece just 14 by 14. But perfect for an area in my home. Looking forward to having it done by next Christmas.I did purchase the fabric kit to go with the pattern and Take Flight her book as well. I do appliqué all the time so feel that this should not be to much of an issue as the process is somewhat similar. Linky Parties on the Side Bar
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ReplyDeleteThe cardinal pattern is beautiful, I'm looking forward to seeing you work on that. New Zealand mushrooms, fancy that. How long were you out here for?
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful projects! I like how your are already planning for next Christmas!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThose are two great projects that you have to work on. I love the cardinal.
ReplyDeleteWow, these projects look fabulous, and quite challenging. I'm looking forward to seeing the process, and the two of them coming into life. They are gorgeous, you are going to have a lot of fun!
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The mushroom photo is beautiful and would look amazing as a collage quilt. Love that cardinal too!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely projects!! That mushroom is so pretty. Love the fabrics you've pulled for Winter Cardinal. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I love the mushroom and the cardinal. Beautiful.
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Lovely. I've never tried collage quilts.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love to go out in the woods and look for mushrooms, we do get so many different and beautiful varieties here.
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Both the mushroom and the cardinal will be great projects. Thanks for sharing in my Sew &Tell party.
ReplyDeleteIs the mushroom putting pieces of fabric on?
ReplyDeleteThat mushroom looks like such a fun project! Yours look so like the ones you saw. This will make the perfect memory quilt! Love the cardinal pattern as well. I have a thing for cardinals. Such lovely birds. You've pulled a lovely range of reds for it. Can't wait to see! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Collage is fun! No need to worry about following the fabric/color choices on the pattern. You really can't do it wrong.
ReplyDeleteGreat mushroom! I can see why you are thinking of changing the background. There is insufficient contrast between the stem and the background fabric. However, note how the pattern designer handled this very same problem. She has a line of black stitching (satin? running stitch?) running the length of the side that would otherwise fade into the background. The stitching also helps to give it a 3 D feel.
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I have yet to tackle a collage project. Maybe I should start small to get my feet wet.
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee, what great collage projects. The mushrooms are just gorgeous and will look great using your photo as a plan. Good luck with the Winter Cardinal! Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.
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