The picture is a composite of a photo of the manoir, which was given the pencil crayon on Burlap filter treatment in Photoshop, and images of a bowl, red table cloth, langoustines and the wine bottles and glass. Having created the image I then realised that I didn't have an fabric printing sheets. Panic - quick online order (after asking what brand friends preferred). Order takes until Tuesday this week to arrive and I found them late afternoon when I returned from stewarding duty at our Dorset Arts Week. First print-outs were a disaster as for some reason the printer/computer were determined to enlarge the image no matter that it was a 12" image and the printer was supposed to be printing actual size. I went to bed frustrated and irritated. Yesterday morning I determined to beat the technology and created my own cropped sections of the image which would allow me the opportunity to choose where to fussy cut the joins. Bingo! Then I discovered I didn't have any fusible - mad dash to local Hobbycraft. I am now more than a little stressed and panicky as I am out all afternoon at another job. First I manage to stick the fusible to the right side of one section - quick reprint - then I cut another section wrong (no overlap) - another reprint. Last night I eventually get the' jigsaw' together and fused to the felt batting and I actually make a start on the stitching. This morning I have managed to complete it and it is just about lunch time. Hurray, I haven't let you down!
Hilary
PS The fabric sheets are by Jacquard and I am really pleased with them - the fabric is quite fine and the paper peels off easily. Tip learnt from Michael James - up the saturation level in the printer properties by at least 20% - this compensates for the amount of ink that is absorbed by the fabric.
"You are here"! I can smell and taste the whole scene. Beautiful composition, Hilary, and it all came together so easily for you. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat composition - well done on making the deadline.
ReplyDeleteLove your interpretation Hilary, and really enjoy hearing about all the trials and tribulations. It is a real success, and worth all the troubles.
ReplyDeletei love this piece of work. so enhanced by the quilting and the proportions.
ReplyDeleteWow, Hilary. You have set the stage so well. You've done a beautiful job. It was a fine holiday and that was a particularly fine meal! Just missing the croissants!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour result and lovely composition. Very appetizing too! Thanks for the tip about the printer,
ReplyDeleteThe colors turned out very strong and the picture very crisp! I can only imagine what fun the three of you had on such an incredible day!
ReplyDeleteYou really "nailed" this, Hilary...perhaps pressure brings out the best! :-)
I know working to a deadline is supposed to bring out the best in you, but you've proved it. So much in one small piece and so evocative....
ReplyDeleteYou have done it again - super. I love the way you use all these different techniques and then finally voila - a lovely piece with your usual immaculate finish.
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