After a little google image searching, I found this which makes a good starting point for ideas.
This is what I've done so far, my fish are going to be gold fish, I haven't got many orange batik fabrics and I'm not sure there is enough contrast going on yet.
This blue batik fabric is ideal, Its left over from my poppy quilt, its a good size, its folded her for this photo, and I have plenty of contrasting greens.
This little fishy and the lily pads were made using the starch and press method of applique, it was such a pleasure tonight to sit and make them, the fabrics are gorgeous, I really love this technique and can't wait to sit and hand sew them down.
Next I'm going to make a lily using the tutorial, to see if I've got the size right before I carry on making up the applique pieces, I've made 3D flowers before on this quilt, they are fushias (you could tell right?)
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Happy sewing!
18 comments:
oh! That's so neat. And great job with the fuschias :D
My toddler is infatuated with fish right now. I wish I was comfortable with sewing. Any good sites you could recommend for a beginner? I'm your newest follower. If you get a chance checkout our Sea Life Hand Print http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/sea-life-hand-print.html
How lovely!
Such beautiful quilt and the 3D flowers are fabulous!Grest job.
Love the fabric you used in the tail of the fish.
Fushias.. absolutely!
I think you fishy quilt will be great fun. I can't wait to see more.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Love those three D flowers. Your fishy quilt is going to be great.
Love the colors! I haven't made any 3d quilts yet but he flowers look so good it makes me want to give it a try!
LOVE the fish applique! Fantastic job! Can't wait to see more!
This is really beautiful. I love the idea of a 3d quilt:)
this is gorgeous, would love to see the end result!
It is gorgeous. It has life and depth. It looks like looking down into a real pond. Fabulous work!!
That's so beautiful! I love your heather's bloog with poppys! A hug!
You are so talented!! I love both pieces...and yes; it looks like fushias..lol
This is just lovely!
wow, this is really pretty, I love how you made the flowers 3-D and would really love to see how this looks when all finished. Good work!
Love the fish! I have always wanted to do a fish quilt so you are inspiring me. Thanks for sharing~!
Your applique is gorgeous. How pretty are those fuschias?
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