This the latest experiment, done on a fat quarter sized piece of fabric. I wasn't sure what I was going to try this week. I had a notion that I was going to do a design based on an unusual beer can, but when I visited Mary Ellen's blog and saw her wonderful pictures of her trip to Germany, the whole plan changed. She has a photo of a beautiful garden full of autumn flowers, so I decided to have a go at rudbeckias.
First I did the flower in the centre, with the three flower heads coming from a central stalk.
Next I put in a shorter flower on either side, each with two flower heads.
When I do this pattern again I shall try and make the stems shorter and fit in more flowers. I didn't really plan what I was going to do at the top. I thought the pattern would work itself out and that I would be able to arrange the stems more easily, but I started confusing myself at the top. An advance sketch might have helped.
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This is gorgeous! You FMQ designs are amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a wonderful talent for FM flowers! These are lovely Muv.
ReplyDeletewow! this is gorgeous - you are one hell of a clever lady!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. How clever to create your own design! I like how you filled in the top corners.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann! True confession here - I've only just worked out how to leave a comment on your blog. I'm a bit dim with Google plus.
DeleteSuch a wonderful idea you have executed from thread and fabric! I am so happy you found inspiration in my photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary Ellen! Your photos are lovely.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous quilting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pattern. I give it a try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHooray, Maartje! And I bet you will use lots of different coloured threads.
DeleteWhat a wonderful design and quilting.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Very professionally done. I should have come to your blog for ideas on quilting patterns. You have many great ones.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Isn't it satisfying to work out your own design on the fly.
ReplyDeleteI really like your experiments. :) I need to try out those peacock feathers and now these, too!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. Hope you frame it or make something with the quilted FQ
ReplyDeletegentle and graceful design. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat free motion quilting - have been watching lots of your work and it gives inspiration. Have become a follower and put you on my sidebar to see more :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a creative and great weekend.