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Friday, January 30, 2015

An eagle is born

Inspiration

Roadmap, then tracing on freezer paper

Turned under puzzle pieces

Background chosen

Sewn in place ( looks like I need to cut out the dark background or cover up those turned under bits)

Inktense pencils for the eye - still wet

Softening things up a bit

We have an eagle! Now to quilt :-)

I think just a meander for the background?

Any suggestions? I want the background to recede.

 

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16 comments:

  1. The Inside StoriJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    VERY impressive!!!

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  2. Sandi ColwellJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    That is awesome!!

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  3. Julia GraberJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Inktense pencils? I'm just learning about them. They really brought definition to the eye. I love your piece.

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  4. Judy FergusonJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I do this also and I know how much work it takes. Good job.

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  5. Sandy HJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Reallly, really beautiful! I absolutely love this.

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  6. Kati from Kati's QuiltingJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    It looks fantastic Carol! It looks so real!

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  7. Kati from Kati's QuiltingJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    It looks fantastic Carol! It looks so real!

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  8. Gwyned TrefethenJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Loved getting to watch the progress of your piece. My gut is that the background deserves more than a meander. I would quilt it intensely so that the eagle stands out in relief. I might even trapunto the eagle for a more 3D effect. Leah Day has over 400 wonderful FMQ motifs, many of them fillers, that she demos on her sight. I frequently turn there for inspiration.

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  9. pdfrenchJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Great piece, thanks for sharing the process!

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  10. Kathy4adayJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    So cool!

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  11. KnoxBloxJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Amazing. You are so talented. The fabrics work perfectly.

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  12. Heather PreggerJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Gorgeous! And I love to see the progress of the piece!

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  13. MardiJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I love the background, but my eye keeps jumping to the bright parts to the detriment of the bird. I would do some fun McTavishing and darken the bright area with the quilting, but allow some sparkle to shine through. It is a great design. I love eagles and yours is beautifully done.

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  14. ScooquiltJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    It's so great seeing this come to life! I especially love the eye.

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  15. Glen QuiltSwissyJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    I am standing in the woods about 100 yards from the building to catch Internet connection. But I had to tell you how beautiful this is! Did I say I was freezing too. Coat is in the car, keys are down hill in the rooms.........

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  16. KajaJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    It is fascinating to see how you go about doing this and your eagle is very realistic!

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