When I posted here several months ago I mentioned that I was working on a piece that needed some hand embroidery to be added. This was a fun project – something different and incorporating several different techniques.
Here is a photo of my Fish Out Of Water
And here is an overview of how I made him.
I collaged several fabrics onto a mottled yellow background. I made a stencil from a fish drawing and when I cut it out I was careful to keep the remaining stencil material intact so that I could use it too.
Then I painted the fish image onto the quilt using the stencil and acrylic paint. When it was dry I thought that more contrast was needed around the fish so I used the “fish” part of the stencil and painted around the outline.
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I outlined the collage pieces with perle cotton and added embroidery to the fish. Then I added some beads and a button eye to accent the fish.
 - Outline Stitching and Button Eye
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 - Beaded Tail
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Finally I stitched and beaded a spray of coral.
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Beaded Spray of Coral
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I used a pillowcase type of backing and accented the edges with a perle cotton running stitch.
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Published by Guila Greer
I first learned how to sew as a child on my mom’s old treadle Singer (and wish that I knew where that machine is now!) and am now in love with my Berninas.
While going to school, raising a family and enjoying two satisfying careers I continued developing my skills with all kinds of needlecrafts and eventually discovered the magic of quilting.
Soon I began to stretch my imagination and creativity. This led to an interest in art quilting and I've been busy soaking up all kinds of techniques and adapting them to my creations. Now, I find myself on a journey to uncover, develop and to express the inner artist that I have so joyfully let loose.
I have learned so many ways to create beauty in fiber and am eager to share this knowledge. I am in love with color - saturated vibrant color.
I have also learned that there truly are no "quilt police" when it comes to one's personal expression of creativity; no right or wrong way. It just has to feel right and look right to you.
it is all a voyage of discovery. I just can’t imagine doing anything else.”
Several of my quilts, both traditional and art quilts have been displayed at Quilting in the Valley in Northridge, California, Lefferts Historic House and the Audubon Society in New York City.
My work "Going Around in All the Best Circles" was juried into the Pacific International Quilt Show.
I have shown in both local Fine Art Galleries and in Quilt Shows across the United States.
I am the author of the blog: The Mystical Allure of All Things Fiber since 2007.
In recent years I have uncovered a passion for writing - especially poetry - as well and have a lot of it on http://minervaspirit.com
See: http://guilagreerart.com
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Great title for the piece.
P.S. Guila, something’s going on with the link from your poetry blog to your art quilt blog. Somehow the “.com” is missing from link so it doesn’t go through.
thanks Hattie – I’ll check the links right now.
Terrific collage! I am a fan of all this! You’re so talented 🙂
Cheers!
-Naima.
Naima, that is so kind of you. Thank you for visiting my blog and for your comment. I love doing this “work”. 🙂
You’re welcome .
Thank You for sharing .
Regards,
-Naima.
That sure is beautiful, Auntie G! I like the coral and coral-like tail beading.
Thank you sweetie! And you too will have time to do stuff like this one day 🙂
Very nice. Love the blend of traditional and contemporary. Of course the colors and design are lovely.
Mar – thanks for leaving a comment – this was fun to do. The only machine work was putting the backing fabric on. It’s always nice to have something fun to work on that you can do anywhere.
the Pisces in me loves this!
Thanks Sheryl!
>Terrific fish!! I think you are finding your style without any problem!!