Saturday, September 21, 2024

creativity this week: painting and feathered stars in lime green

 

Little by little a bird builds her nest, and little by little I regain some strength. 

For sewing this week I made the 9th feathered star, this time in my neutral... lime green. The color of the month for the next four months at RSC is not color actually, so I chose my own for the rest of this year. 

turns out I don't have a lot of scraps in lime but look at some I used...


I love that bit of words , the daisies, a Christmas angel, spirals, and that bit of repeated lime has sparkles on it in glitter!

I pulled 3 others from the 9 completed blocks just to start thinking about how to set them
just sewn one to the other makes that cutie pattern where they come together
the pattern source
I pulled sequins and beads to add to the orange embroidered flower... let the fun begin
Look at this video by Sarah Humphreys on many ways to add sparkle to a quilt/ or embroidery


I have been watching some lessons from Tam La Porte's online free workshop... and painted three really fun pieces. I only got one pic, I'll show the rest in weeks to come, but even DH liked them! 

and the close up
there are sometimes a small part of a painting I like best. This time it was the blend of colors on the body. Wouldn't it be fun to see something like this in your own yard? 

18 comments:

Duke said...

Your sewing projects are always so creative and pretty and I love your butterfly too!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I love the feathered stars you make!

Susie H said...

The butterfly is beautiful! I love all the colors you used. Great job on your feathered star as well. Cool pattern where the corners meet. Guess you'll be deciding how to finish this one off in the near future. Glad to hear you're still regaining strength.

Cathy said...

Beautiful butterflies and fantastic feathered stars (and awesome alliteration). Truly, your creativity is a wonder to behold!

PaintedThread said...

I love that moth.

Helen said...

Your moth is great! I've got mine drawn up and will paint it later this week!

Tigger's Mum said...

Love the colours in the patches you put together for layout. This is going to look great.

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Your lime feathered star is gorgeous! Cute and sweet prints. I love your painting too, wow, this bright and joyful bug looks wonderful! Enjoy your week, and your regaining strength.

Sara said...

Wow! Not sure which thing I like better - the painting or that lime green feathered star. Everything is lovely!!

Melva said...

I am so glad that you are improving. I love the butterfly and the scrappy lime. ❤️

Kathleen said...

Glad you are feeling little improvements. I do love the way the RSC blocks are going together...so interesting.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Love looking up close at the bits and pieces that make up your feathered stars! They're just beautiful!

nestki said...

Are you sure that the butterfly's body isn't three-dimensional? I think it is fantastic. It is so real-looking!

Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter said...

You did a great job on that butterfly! So pretty. Glad to hear you are feeling better each day. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/09/25/wednesday-wait-loss-399

Vivian said...

Wow, those Feathered Stars are so vibrant teamed with that Tula print for the background!

Gillena Cox said...

Wow! that moth is so well dobe. Luv it.

Thanks for linking to.
AFFF

much♡love

quiltingbydawn said...

Love your feathered stars and how they come together to make a secondary pattern! Your artwork is lovely. Your use of colors is fantastic!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

Love the secondary design from the feathered stars. Tamara Laporte is one of my favorite teachers from scrapbook revival. Her mini classes are always so fun and I learn so much. Your butterfly is terrific!