Thursday, June 30, 2011

Art Quilt Block

This is going to be a quick post. I have been trying all night to get into Blogger to share my art quilt block with you.

This is created with the paper fabric I made on muslin. Washes of paint are actually done over the papers that are glued to the muslin. When making the paper fabric you use scraps of papers, tissues, fabrics, string, twine or whatever you have on hand. * I don't know if you know that post? I'll try and find it and link it later. Then added fabrics, quilting and some other elements to it. The quilt block size is 14" x 14".


These  photo collages will go close up and  larger if you click on each. 
You'll be able  to see the free motion stitching I used. 



You might be able to see on the first image where their is a direction line in the center that I sewed listen closely referring to your dreams. I have some other fabric paper I made and hope to make a few more. I am not sure if I will piece a few together or hang them individually due to their size. I may make smaller 6" x 6" blocks to piece together as an art quilt later.

Here it is the next day and I am adding the pictures and finishing writing all this, crossing my fingers it will post. Is anyone else still having problems?

I'll be linking this up to Paint Party Friday to share what I have been up to this week. In my resources is the linky if you want to see what all the creative artists are painting up and you can find out more about it via their site.

Have you ever made your own paper fabric? Painted on fabric? or make an art quilt block or quilt? 


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30 comments:

  1. GlorV1June 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I think it is grand!! Great job and looks like it has been fun. I have some muslin and have been trying to make some prayer flags, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Really good job. Happy PPF!

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  2. Kristin DudishJune 30, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    This is wonderful - I love all of the layers!

    I have painted on fabric (a lot) but I don't sew... although, learning to sew is on my goal list for 2011 (seeing your beautiful art quilt block makes me want to hurry up and get to it)!!!

    xo
    Kristin

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  3. Carrie MartinezJune 30, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    What a great technique...it looks lovely!

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  4. GeorgiannaJune 30, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    This technique is fascinating, Theresa! How beautiful!

    I've never made my own fabric but I have painted on silk when I lived in Japan. It was beautiful. :)

    xo

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  5. NettyJuly 1, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Beautiful collages on fabric. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Annette x

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  6. wednesdayJuly 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    This is really beautiful. I am so amazed by art quilting, and pretty awed by anyone who does it, but making your own fabric first? That's even more amazing.

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  7. BahamaDawnJuly 1, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    what an awesome technique! thanks for sharing. i love your piece!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    beautfiul work,, so unique,, I've never saw anything like this,, (I guess I don't get out much, lol) Happy Paint Party Friday!i'm so intrigued with your work I have joined as a follower,, I'm going to read your other posts,,

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  9. DarlaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Oh, this is great! And right down my alley! Last fall I used muslin, Elmers gel glue as a resist and fiber reactive dyes in student projects in my art classes. I loved the medium. Now I have another reference to use. Thanks!

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  10. CrystalJuly 1, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    wonderful, creative collages! :-)

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  11. VictoriaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wow...how super gorgeous Theresa...I love these and think they are fantastically beautiful! Yay!! Shine on!

    On another note..i am not sure if it is a problem on my end...but there have been many times where i cannot visit your blog or access your profile to get the link to visit you. The link at PPF friday worked perfect..but to just get to your site wont always work! Not sure why! Just wanted to let you know I miss being able to visit at times! Glad I am here today..beautiful work my friend!

    Hope you are enjoying your summer and having a wonderful time!
    Victoria

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  12. Julie PrichardJuly 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Tres Chic!! Happy PPF!

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  13. Pam TuckerJuly 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love your color palette here. Beautiful elements you chose to add to yours.

    Yes, I've made fabric paper. Once made a wall hanging with mine. Joined the squares together with jump rings. LOVE making this stuff!

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  14. Tammie LeeJuly 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    wonderful, such a beauty this piece.

    I have been thinking of painting on fabric lately. I haven't even painted on canvas since i was a child and that is fabric.

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  15. A'n'G JohnsonJuly 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    oooo how cool. I have not made fabric paper. BUt I have made paper and I have painted fabric. I took a really awesome fabric painting and dying class as part of my minor in costume design. It was so much fun! Though I haven't done much of it since.

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  16. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 1, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Amazing piece! Love it! Thanks for sharing.:)

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  17. TheresaJuly 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Thanks for all your visits & lovely comments friends & party goers. Making my way around to visit. Happy PPF! Theresa

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  18. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Lovely! You can see so much more detail in the enlarged photos. I hope everyone is clicking to see them big!

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  19. SHERI COOKJuly 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful! HAPPY PPF!

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  20. Mary HysongJuly 2, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    wow that is different. love your bird and your words. Happy PPF!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Your fabric quilt collage is just lovely. I like all the delicious texture and the colors. Happy PPF!:-)

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  22. EVAJuly 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Fascinating! I've never tried this. You did a great job.

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  23. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I love your art quilt block, it is so pretty! Happy PPF!

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  24. Anne ButeraJuly 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    This is amazing!!

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  25. Sinderella's StudioJuly 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Have never done any of the things your describe. Would love to though. Looks fascinating.
    cheers, dana

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  26. Heather FoustJuly 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    That is wonderful!!! I have never tried that!

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  27. ger chouinardJuly 5, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    subtle sweet strenght to this piece - very nice!

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  28. Paula - Buenos AiresJuly 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Fabulous, both the technique mastery and the piece itself.

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  29. TheresaJuly 5, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Yes, I agree toad in the boat! I hope everyone clicked to see the details. Thanks everyone for the lovely comments and visit! xo Theresa

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  30. WiniJuly 7, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Hi Theresa, your art quilt block looks beautiful and the colours are really soft and lovely!!

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