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Post by jufergu on Sept 22, 2012 2:34:45 GMT
I was pleasantly surprized that I had won first place in the Art Quilt category at our quilt show this week. This is very satisfying, considering that this is not a art show, but a quilt show. I am clearly not the greatest quilter in the world. I won based on my creativity. I have not gotten the judges comments yet, but I will let you know what she says about it. Here is a picture of "Ice Age." judysfiberart.blogspot.com/2011/05/ice-age.html |
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Post by zed on Sept 22, 2012 10:46:18 GMT
That's really nice, Judy  How did you get the effects? Did you overlay different fabrics? |
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Post by lyn on Sept 22, 2012 12:29:42 GMT
Well done! It's a beautiful piece and I really like it.
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Post by jufergu on Sept 22, 2012 15:22:07 GMT
It was accomplished by doing raw edge applique on the upper section and to the midsection. Then sheer fabrics had to be glued with a tiniest amount of fabric glue. This allowed the transparent (ice) fabric to show the background behind. The front (the rubble being pushed my the melting ice flow) is made of confetti cut fabrics that are sandwiched between water soluble stabilizer and then free motion quilted. Boulders are hand marbled papers with hand dyed cheesecloth glued over them. These are glued down with fabric glue. The piece is then wrapped over a piece of foam board. That is the part that photography cannot show you. It stands away from the quilted background quilt. I glue the foam board to the back quilt and then do a tacking with Fireline beading thread. It is very secure. I guess that is why the judge choose it. It is different from everything else in the show.
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Post by koffipot on Sept 22, 2012 22:54:27 GMT
Well done Judy - congratulations! It's beautiful. |
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 22, 2012 23:08:51 GMT
Congradulations It's a great picture.
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Post by jufergu on Sept 22, 2012 23:40:50 GMT
Just got home from the big quilt show. Really a lot of work. Here are the judges comments: Rich Color; Beautiful Texture; Contour Quilting Adds Grace; All Elements Are Secure; Construction Is Well Done; Knife Edge Is A Clean Finish. (I assume that means the edge that comes from the foam board.) Her only suggested improvement is that the corners could be pushed out more completely. (She is right) I am amazed that I was able to get this first place ribbon at a quilt show. And.....a hundred dollar check!!!!
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Post by zed on Sept 23, 2012 11:07:30 GMT
They're really nice comments |
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Post by Shepherdess on Sept 23, 2012 23:50:46 GMT
The comments are very encouraging.
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Post by Karen on Sept 24, 2012 0:56:29 GMT
Congratulations Judy that is Fantastic and the judges comments are really great, you can buy lots of fibre for $100 |
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Post by MTRuth on Sept 24, 2012 1:15:55 GMT
Way to go Judy! Your piece is beautiful. I wish I could see it in person.
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