I cut this block prior to the ecourse but have gone back and used a larger blade. I like the material for the block, but have had it so long that I have no idea what make it is; if I remember correctly someone sent it me after a show one time.
This photo of local fields was the inspiration:
I then added one of my tree blocks,printing in black ink.
I then free machined over the shapes in green and white thread over a piece of wadding:
Made up into a small bag and with a couple of cards printed with the remaining ink:
Thanks to the Gourmet Quilter on YouTube for ideas for making up the bag.
Fantastic! I love the whole thing but I find the green background alone quite special somehow.
ReplyDeleteI love the stories you tell on fabric. Inspired by your works, your recent adventure in block printing, i found Jen Hewett and adapted her last year project 52 weeks of print making. I started this week. Will see how it goes. By the way i am no expert in carving but have you tried foam board? You can shape it by heating, too. You can even draw on it with a heated tip tool.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your block printing...the field print is very evocative of stubble fields.
ReplyDeleteThe little bag is wonderful and unique and I can't wait to see how you progress with your printing as it is very inspiring.
I love the way you've superimposed your tree print on top of your fields print ... very effective. There are fascinating interweavings and overlappings and lots of contrasting movement - lovely!
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