I was challenged by a commission to make an 18 X 24 size quilt of an arch. I went through some photos of arches and liked this one the best.
I printed it as a poster on my printer, trimmed the edges and taped it together to make a pattern.
I covered the photo with a sheet of Solvy and used charcoal to outline the stones. I will use this as a sewing (quilting) line. Although Solvy is water-soluble it is surprisingly robust. I actually pinned it to the stitched quilt.
I used an X-acto knife to cut out the arch.
Recognized these from the "landscape" series?
Wonderful way to work. What a clever idea to do the backgrounds and then add the element.
Must admit I find coming to the blog inspiring.
Love the arch. Works well with your landscape fabric.
This was a commission so wasn't it nice that the backgrounds just happen to work so well!!
So fascinating, the challenge, the process, the arch! I love how you dive right in to meet challenges...Art and life lessons.