Friday, June 26, 2015

Blue Flamingos

This was the hardest challenge yet with the RSC2015.
Baby blue Flamingos. I wasn't sure I could achieve enough contrast to look right.
First of all, when I do anything with a color, I automatically put in many shades from light to dark of that color, so when the color is blue, I use baby to dark blue. Then the color for June was announced, light blue.
I had to really dig through the scrap bins for light blues that would contrast with the sky and water fabrics.

I went a bit turqoise-ish for this one.
I love it really!
Yea!

The visual texture in the fabric reminds me of feathers and the mix of sky fabrics keeps your eye moving.


Then there was this one...









I used the same fabric as on my last cow, for this and the fabric looks feathery in this, floral on the cow.
Perfect!

It's all in the placement and shadows of the part of the fabric you use. I kind of ran out and used a more teal one for the head then blended some teal pencil into the neck area to blend.

This time I used the cool aqua/blue batik for water.
It contrasts very well, and the legs really stand out.

I mean if you've got 'em, flaunt 'em! Right?

I still need to go back and do some yellow flamingos.

What I've learned doing these:
1. Color doesn't have to define an object,
2. I am loving seeing a flamingo develop in weird fun colors
3. Contrast is probably most important in definition of line/shape
4. I am already fretting about how I am going to set these critters
5. Those crabs gotta go in there somehow at the end!

42 comments:

Terri said...

They must be somewhere cold.... I want to know where that is. We are having 100s here for the next few days. Lucky we have a portable A/C unit... and our fans are on continually. Hope you are cool there... well, yes, you are cool and so are your critters. Thanks for showing them.
Hugs

Ramona said...

Your flamingos are getting cuter and cuter! I can't wait to see them all together. I love the comment above about them being cold. Too funny!!

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Heidi said...

Sweet babies:)
Did you make the awesome crab print?

Tu-Na Quilts said...

These are really cute. You continue to amaze me with your talent!!

Unknown said...

Beauties!!

Lynette said...

These are just beautiful! All that scrap-digging really paid off. :)

Deb said...

I love the blue Flamingoes, and the crab fabric is sweet.

Angie said...

You really nailed it with the different color/shades/hues on these guys!

Angela said...

love you flamingoes!

gayle said...

Oh, goodie, I was hoping for more flamingos! I love them so much. Every single one of them is my favorite. (You might not think that's possible, but it's true...)
Those crabs should definitely go into the flamingo quilt. They're perfect!

magistra said...

I love all of your flamingoes and all of your cows! The fabríc does look like feathers! Excellent choice. It will be fun to see what you put together in the end!ï

quiltedfabricart said...

Isn't there a fancy famous bar / club called the blue flamingo? And yes! The crabs have to go in there somehow :-)

PugMom said...

Gorgeous! And they look amazingly flamingo-esque despite the fact that they are turquoise. Perhaps they are from a rare tribe from deepest darkest Africa... Yes, I agree, the crabs must be in the quilt somewhere.

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Sara said...

The flamingos just make me smile - so cute!!

Joanne said...

Cool blue!
Love the feather designs on both!
Take care,
Joanne

Joanne said...

Cool blue!
Love the feather designs on both!
Take care,
Joanne

Debra said...

OMG!!! These are fantastic. I think I like them evern better than pink flamingos! LOL You did a great job with the contrast.. would have never guessed this was a stuggle for you in the beginning. Love that pattern.. where is it from?

Cathy said...

Cute. I like how you used feathery looking fabrics. Part of the fun, I imagine, is deciding which fabrics to use.

Cathy said...

Cute. I like how you used feathery looking fabrics. Part of the fun, I imagine, is deciding which fabrics to use.

LA Paylor said...

This is from my fave software, SewPrecise. You choose the design and size it yourself. Shirley Liby I think.

Marly said...

They're lovely. Who said textile flamingoes have to be pink? I like the way the shading in the fabric gives the impression of curves and depth.

Quiltdivajulie said...

FABULOUS -- just fabulous. Love the flamingos in various colors and I agree that the initial struggle (brain/mind set) can be a challenge. You nailed these!!!

Lynne Stucke said...

OK. I am loving these flamingos!!! I HAVE to have some!!! Where can one obtain the pattern????

Bobbie said...

Wow those are cool. Maybe they've been eating blueberries :)

scraphappy said...

The flamingoes are awesome in light blues. Glad you were able to find enough contrast in your scraps, cause these guys look fabulous!

Regina B Dunn said...

When I clicked on your blog and saw the photos, I just smiled! They are my favorite colors. And yes, you do have contrast. The yellow legs do it wonderfully. Fabulous flamingos.

Nell's Quilts said...

The baby blue flamingos do look like they've sprouted feathers. Lovely use of blue to create the sea and sky.

Karen said...

Sthey are so adorable.

PaulaB quilts said...

Apparently flamingoes can be very surprising birds, showing up in many colors and places. See the news flash on my blog Paula B Quilts for the latest flamingo doings. By the way, I do like the aqua water and the feathery fabric on your latest.

Dasha said...

Brilliant piecing with that LeeAnna. Don't fret about the colours, they are great.

Lori said...

The flamingoes and cows make e smile. Yes, flaunt your legs!

Mystic Quilter said...

Great flamingoes and great post overall. Love your views on colour n to having to define an object and most definitely those crabs have got be in there.

Karen said...

How talented you are! These are gorgeous. I love your mix of fabrics.

Magpie Sue said...

You totally succeeded with your blue flamingos! They are delightful. And yes, the blue crabs have to be fit in somewhere, somehow. ;- )

Ann said...

Such great flamingos in blue. How kind of you to share these insights with us. Beautiful. (I have a large orange crab I'm planning to combine with some pink lobsters. But I sure love your blue crabs!)

Sheila said...

Oh my. I love your blue flamingos! Beautiful prints.

AlidaP said...

So fun! I think you did a great job with the light blue theme! Thanks for sharing!!

Ruth said...

They look great - loved reading about your colour choices.

Bonnie said...

Love these "light blue" flamingos. Wonderful job explaining how you worked with the fabric. I've never thought of using color pencils to blend the fabric a bit. Great idea.

Adrienne said...

Love those birds! Paper piecing is one of my faves. Thank you for lynking up with me for TIGFF!