The fish are reverse appliqued, then the body is painted with shimmer paint. I have only applied it lightly as I didn't want to create a strong colour difference, just to add some shine. The white dots are shimmer paint too. They break up the strong purple.
Usually I would add the stitching details as a part of the quilting. This time I stitched over the fish first so that they won't flatten when they are quilted.
I think that today I will head for the bead shop. These fish need beads! Don't you think so?
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this looks like the begining of something exciting. looking good!!
flo
http://www.robbieklow.com/Gallery.asp
this lady has a range of cool fused quilts with hand dyes....
flo
p.s- now i'm on holidays, i'm starting to get addicted to flicking through the blogs!!
I like those purple fishies! And you're right, they definitely need beads.
Flo I told you that a computer is the essential quilter's tool. You reeeeally need one!!!
I really like those fish!
Hope you post the pics witht he beads- please?
Agree about a quilter needing a computer... but I seem to have stopped sewing- I am having too much fun checking out blogs!
Some really great ideas to be had, though, for when I get over my stitcher's block!
Thanks for visiting Meggie. Bought big beads so they'll be quick to stitch. Will have to quilt before I bead so don't hold your breath for photos!
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