The group blog of four quiltmakers and textile artists scattered around the world in 4 countries and across three continents. Our aim is to create a small quilt every three months. The theme is chosen by the members in turn. Our website is: www.12bythedozen.weebly.com
Friday, 30 November 2012
SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD
This is the title I thought of the moment the new subject was announced. I wanted to construct a design and not a "picture" as this is what I tend to do most of the time - maybe I am too literal and see things in pictures! Anyway I drew this up and used lots of metallic thread once I started the thread work. I hope you can see the silver threads among the gold, they are not too clear in the photograph, but are there nevertheless. It was a lovely theme and I thoroughly enjoyed the process. The background is hand dyed cotton, gold silk in the design with lots of metallic threads.
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Oh Patricia, this is what came into my head as well and I didn't do it because I am too literal! You've interpreted it beautifully. It's a lovely design and the threads show up well. Good choice.
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Wow, Patricia, I love what you have done and yes I can see the silver thread. Great interpretation.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece. I love the feel of it.
ReplyDeleteA well-balanced composition, and the detailed stitching adds lots of interest. I like the play between the silver, the gold, and the dark background.
ReplyDeleteEven without knowing the theme this piece stands well on it's own. I love the movement in the design.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful interpretation of the theme. The silver threads are perfectly visible. Great job working with the metallics!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful composition and together with the lost and found qualities and shimmer of the stitching it really glows in every way.Fantastic!
ReplyDeletei see a very feminine theme here with lots of movement. the silver and gold fits well with both. beautifully executed
ReplyDeleteThe lines are so graceful and make good use of the gold and silver. Nice abstract interpretation.
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