Monday, May 16, 2011

Bloggers Quilt Festival - Artsy Trees Mini Quilt


Artsy Trees Mini Quilt

Hi to everyone who is visiting from the  Bloggers Quilt Festival! I am really loving seeing so many amazing quilts!


I loved this amazing Artsy paper scene made by Loretta Grayson when I first saw it a few years ago and although I have already made a paper version of it, have always wanted to try to recreate it in fabric. 
 So I began by building up the background, using a great wonky starburst tutorial by Darci @ Stitches and Scissors to make the sunset. Then I used some fusible webbing for the circles and did some wonky FMQ around them:
  Then the tree trunks (I used linen and Joel Dewberry's Aviary 2 woodgrain) were sewn down over the tops of the circles.
Lastly, I cut a few leaves which I just stitched down the centre of to give them some dimension. The finished mini quilt is about 15" x 16" and I have it hanging in the kitchen as it is so bright and cheerful! It makes me smile whenever I see it there as I had so much fun making it:)
 Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you are enjoying all of the wonderful quilts in the festival as much as I am!

Kirsten.

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32 comments:

  1. martilindseyMay 16, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Wow...this is fabulous!

    Cheers~
    Marti in San Diego

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  2. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 16, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    oh, I love this!

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  3. SiobhanMay 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    It's beautiful, I love it :)

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  4. Esther AliuMay 16, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful.Love the colours.

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This is just fabulous. I love your colors, the design, really everything about it.

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  6. Dee J.May 16, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Landscape quilts count among my favorites. This one is so bright and cheerful, it makes me smile too. thanks for sharing your process.

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  7. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyMay 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love how you have done the trees!

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  8. KrizaMay 16, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    it's so gorgeous, you did a really great job!
    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  9. JolandaMay 16, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Adorable little quilt and so bright! Hope to see more of your work following your blog:)

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  10. Three Mennonite Quilting SistersMay 17, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    This piece is artful and creative. Good choice of fabric for the sun/sky. Lovely piece of art. --Julia

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  11. DeonnMay 17, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Wow, this quilt really caught my eye - what a neat way to make a background, I will have to try this! Lovely!

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  12. KelliMay 17, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    This is amazing mate!
    Great job!!

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  13. PattilouMay 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    The vibrant colors for the sky really work. I've seen several quilts with that linen color as a background. I like it. The circles look perfect!

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  14. TheTaffsMay 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Lovely!

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  15. LynetteMay 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    This is so cool! And the way you share how you made it, I feel like even I could try something artsy. :D

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  16. CarolMay 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    This is great. I'm so hooked on trees lately.

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  17. Nina MarieMay 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love tree quilts and especially - artsy tree quilts!! this is great!

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  18. MargMay 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    It's fabulous, thanks for sharing how you created it.

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  19. stitchinpennyMay 19, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Fantastic piece of art.

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  20. felicityMay 19, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Wow! I love this so much!

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  21. RonaMay 19, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    One of the things I like about looking at blogs is the things you find and the places you end up. Thank you for introducing me to Loretta Grayson's work and your interpretation of this painting is fantastic!

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  22. **nicke...May 20, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    so inspiring! love love love LOVE it!

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  23. matheaMay 20, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    What a wonderful design - I can see that you had fun making it, and I just love that colourful sunset!

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  24. PersimonDreamsMay 20, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    what a lovely piece! great technique :)

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  25. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Lovely. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  26. MagooMay 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    very awesome! love your quilting and the leaves. and great colors! sew pretty! :)

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  27. BrittneyMay 23, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Great quilt! I love the colors and the sweet trees :) I don't have the guts to try an artsy quilt like this, but I love looking at them!
    And thanks for stopping by my BQF post!

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  28. BJMay 23, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Very fun!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Beautiful and so creative! I love nature and views in quilts! x Teje

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  30. Susana NeigerNovember 22, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Incredible detail! Impressive. Saw your link at Pieceful Life. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. elizabethNovember 23, 2011 at 1:11 AM

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  32. elizabethNovember 23, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    This little quilt is wonderful : ) I have yet to try an art quilt....yours is beautiful! Thank you for linking up to LQM.

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