Bring Your Landscape Quilt to Life

re: Bring Your Landscape Quilt to Life

CYooOhio — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:53:53 GMT

My biggest tip is HAVE FUN and actually START the project!! (smile). When I was preparing to "My Office Window" (because mine had none), I read many a blog and tip section on making landscapes, and I stressed myself out over all the things I should do or needed to do. I almosted couldn't start. I really knew the vision I wanted, so I filed the tips away in my brain, took a deep breath and just made what my HEART wanted. My Office Window is in my gallery. I also have a video showing my basic process. Fun Fun Fun.

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re: Bring Your Landscape Quilt to Life

Monika Kinner — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:24:31 GMT

I work from photos. It really helps to get the perspective and distance/depth of my landscapes. A lot of my work has very long view - where you can see far far into the distance.

Also, when stitching out the land & fields, the furthest distances have shorter stitches. As I come to the foreground, my stitches become larger. I do this even if I'm making simple horizontal lines.

~Monika Kinner-Whalen

re: Bring Your Landscape Quilt to Life

Lindy101 — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:06:48 GMT

My first landscape was the result of a class I took. The method used all straight lines, no curves, yet the look is 'rounded'. My current landscape is using thread scribble lace as applique mountains. I am so excited with the possibilities of this method! I have asked for input on QA's UFO page, www.quiltingdaily.com/.../default.aspx or if you have time, take a peek on my blog! quilts-artfromtheheart.blogspot.com

re: Bring Your Landscape Quilt to Life

cathy tyler — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:42:15 GMT

I like to do several of the same design, maybe of different sizes, so that I can experiment with colors and stitching. Also, when they're done, I can give or sell one or two and still have one for myself!

re: Bring Your Landscape Quilt to Life

Nancy Smeltzer — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:13:52 GMT

Many of my landscape quilts are based on "visions" that I see in my mediatations or dreams. As a result, my landscapes are filled with a wide range of flowers, from commercial appliques to ones I make from chiffon, silk, and ribbons. There are always beads and buttons to add to create the texture, bith visual and tactile, that I crave.