Monday 17 February 2014

Leaf Triplet - free motion quilting cameo 25

free motion quilting design, sample
Leaf Triplet - free motion quilting cameo 25
The vase majority of my designs come from just sitting with pencil and paper and doodling. Sometimes I have an idea already in minds eye that need developing on paper, sometimes I have no idea and just wait to see where my hand takes me. That doesn't mean that I am blind to inspiration elsewhere.  The above leaf was inspired by wallpaper. The design was printed with a vast array of flora and fauna, but this one leaf immediately stood out as a potential fmq motif and I think it works well. It would be a bit fiddly to make, but it would also work well as a stamp. Although each leaf is a continuous line - up  one side and down the other, making the steam as you go along - each leaf requires a start and stop.

Thanks for dropping by...

Hilary Florence

P.S.   I've linked this post to   'Anything Goes Mondays' at  http://marelize-ries.blogspot.co.uk ,
 'Linky  Tuesday' at http://www.conniekresin.co.uk, 'Fabric Tuesdays at http://quiltstory.blogspot.co.uk, 'Sew Cute Tuesday' at http://www.blossomheartquilts.com  and last but not least 'Show and tell Tuesdays' at http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/randi/.    Do go and have a look at some of the other fantstic quilts and quilters there.

8 comments:

  1. I really like that one. I'll admit, my doodle wasn't all that good. Thank you for sharing this amazing design.

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  2. I love pulling inspiration from objects around us. Nice one!

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  3. There is inspiration to be had everywhere, isn't there. I love the simplicity of your piece.

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  4. This is so pretty!
    Gina @ Gina's Craft Corner

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  5. What beautiful free motion quilting and a neat design! Thanks for sharing.
    Freemotion by the River Linky Party Tuesday

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  6. I'm really enjoying your FMQ cameo pieces Hilary! The patterns are unique and lovely, and I like the way you've finished them too. Do you plan to hang them all together using the tabs at some point?

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