Colmers Hill

Better late than never.  The thing was I knew straight away this is what I wanted to feature but just didn't have the time.  The pile of fabrics and design has cluttered my working surface for months!  But what a great way to start a new year by completing something!

Colmers Hill

Colmers Hill is an iconic landmark about 30 miles west from where I live.  It is clearly visible to all motorists driving along the coastal road.  It is open to the public with a permissive path up to the top. During the First World War, the woodman to the Colfox family, John Sprake, planted Caledonian Pine on the hill, and more recently, the family have added Monterey Pine which together gives the iconic silhouette so loved by photographers and walkers.

I decided to use the shibori dyed pieces of fabric I created many years ago in a workshop with Jan Myers Newbury, thinking along the lines of work by Elizabeth Barton where she used this type of tie-dyed fabric (her fabrics are so much more vibrant than mine but I am not about to add to my stash!).  

Elizabeth Barton

It is raw edge applique, fused to felt wadding and machine quilted.  There is minimum quilting as I thought the fabrics should speak for themselves.  The edge is satin stitched and the piece measures 20" x 15.5".  I am cautiously happy with it although I see the trees are slipping down the hill!

Maybe one day I'll make this image up - love the wild flowers!

Happy New Year everyone - may you all find time to be creative!  Hilary