Wintergreens
Wintergreens
Hand Dyed cottons, fused, hand and machine quilted
9.75"x 13.5" Sold
Teeny Pine Trees
French Knot Stars
It's starting to get really cold around here. The water in the birdbaths is frozen and I sent Dave out alone to feed the chickens and ducks. Brrr.
I stayed inside and channeled three of the Seven Dwarves. Dopey, Sneezy and Grumpy. And if there is a fourth named Chubby, I am also channeling him. Anyway I guess I needed to get into the studio and remedy my Grumpitude. But when one is feeling dwarfish, it's hard to be creative. Why is there no Artie Dwarf?
I did manage to rise to the occasion and produce this ode to the changing season. Several of the homes on our road have large stands of Christmas-y pines, and we live in the midst of lumber-producing pine forests. And now that the leaves are down from the forest I can see that we have our own pines.
Now that I have made a quilt, I am no longer Grumpy, or Dopey. Still Chubby.
Oh man, that is great! Seasonal, but not too much! Love the french knots with the variegated thread. I'm also amazed at how well the little miniature scene works amongs the larger more abstract stuff... I'm thinking it's because of the layout!
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Melody, this is a beautiful piece of art. You said you were happy, and with that, I am also feeling better after seeing it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice use of darks & brights. Looks like fabric therapy worked again!
ReplyDeleteWow! If only I could whip up a quilt in such a short time. I guess I just over think my projects where as I should just jump in and do it!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation! And for the additional dwarf names, I nominate Sleazy!
ReplyDeleteThese are just so p-e-r-f-e-c-t ! Great
ReplyDeleteThe colors are soothing, yet cheerful. I really like this one.
ReplyDeleteI hereby authorize the naming of dwarves to suit any purpose. We'll just assume they lived in another part of the forest. Artie, welcome to the family.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. Love, love.
this piece is great, cheery seasonal but not too much... in other words - perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely christmas card. Thank you for sharing : )
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I tried fabric dyeing a few years ago, and after a while put all the supplies back in the closet. After seeing your latest, I'm thinking I'll get them back out after Christmas. It is so pretty. I especially love the bottom left panel with the small trees. It has so much depth. You do great work. Thanks for inspiring everyone.
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I think I'll retire so I can sell my quilts the minute I post them!
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ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD, you are a *hoot*. Chubby would be my dwarf, too. I once accidentally listed "Gropey" as one of the seven, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, as always. You must go to bed every night satisfied that you've made the world a more beautiful and vibrant place.
all of the pictures have turned into red X's.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those! I couldn't see the pictures before, now they are working. Bravo!
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