Yesterday I took part in a workshop at our guild which was taught by Kate , it was a fun and informative class . The point of this class was to make a start on a spring wall hanging using various techniques to create flowers of different shapes and sizes . Here is what my piece looks like so far .
The flowers are not sewn on , I just pinned them so you can get an idea of what we made and there will be more flowers added . We learned to make a ruched rose which is the dark blue at the top , two different shapes of folded petal flowers ,one is a folded hexagonal shape the other is folded and has five petals but the method is the same . Then there is the simple gathered flower , the pink one in the lower left and the tiny yellow one that looks more like a bee at the bottom is also a gathered style but slightly different , so cute . The grass was cut free hand and I layered it as I didn't cut mine quite high enough . The flowers may not stay where they are placed right now I just added them so you could see what we learned ,it was great fun and Kate is a great instructor . Thanks Kate for a fun day and I actually think I can make these on my own now :-)
Remember on Friday I told you I was going to try making a postcard ,well I made it and since I have decided I will not be sending this one along I will share it with you now . I love doing landscapes , don't do it as often as maybe I would like ( need to stop starting new projects then maybe I would have time ) but when I get one going I am happy as a clam .
This is Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia , at least my version of it in cloth , it is not really that easy to do in this size(4x6") but fun all the same . The trick is to find the fabric that works best for what I am trying to create ,that is not always easy either but I think in this case I did find the right fabrics for the sky , water and the rocks . Peggy's Cove is a famous tourist attraction in Nova Scotia and known for this lighthouse which at one time was also the post office .
Well that is it for me today , hope you have a great day and enjoy whatever makes you happy.
hugs Sheila
Nice piece Sheila!! Classes are so much fun...I wish I could take more. You did a fantastic job on Peggy's Cove lighthouse. Been there and it was a beautiful sunny warm day...perfect for a great walk and view there.
ReplyDeleteYour spring project is looking beautiful already! Peggy's Cove looks like the real thing. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the different flower techniques to make a spring piece and you are coming along nicely. Great postcard!!
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Awesome postcard!
ReplyDeleteYour postcard is beautiful! As were the others that you sent pictures of. You really are an artist, Sheila. Do you know what my real name is??
ReplyDeleteLovely spring wall hanging, it is always fun to try new techniques. Your lighthouse post card looks brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLove the different flowers. Sounds like a fun class. Love the postcard. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteYour little Spring wall hanging is very pretty and cheery. Love your postcard too.
ReplyDeleteI love lighthouses...your postcard came out great! :0)
ReplyDeleteThe different flower techniques sound very interesting. I love the beautiful postcard too. The fabrics really make a difference.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so fun....that must have been a wonderful class to go to.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun class. Glad you enjoyed it. Your flowers are super cute and your postcard is amazing. Bet you could sell a few of those at the Sou'Wester Gift Shop!
ReplyDeleteLovely stitching Sheila. The pretty flowers make me long for spring.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting class sheila..
ReplyDeleteLove the Lighthouse post card of Peggy's cove..
One for Sunny. LOL
gorgeous card Sheila.xx
ReplyDeleteThe wall hanging is adorable. I love learning new techniques. The postcard is incredible. It's so intricate and beautifully done. Linda's right, you could sell them at the Sou'Wester.
ReplyDeleteYour landscape postcard is lovely. Lighthouses are charming and I think you captured that in your design.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty Spring flowers! Love the postcard. I agree, its incredible.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Sheila ,the flowers are quite beautiful. That postcard is Soo N.S. I love them both talented lady. Love:D.4
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the final outcome of the flowers. So far they look great!
ReplyDeleteThat flower class looks like it was a great one to take. I wish that I could have been there! Don't you just love lighthouses? You did a wonderful job capturing the likeness.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day,
Judy