This quilt was inspired by a quilt I saw in Quilts for Kids Nepal. It isn't affiliated with the U.S. version of Quilts for Kids. I wanted to make a folk art peacock quilt.
I won't show you that first progress picture, because you have seen it twice already. I started with a background that feels Indian to me, and I added a green strip to add some interest in the background. I love that they both echo the shapes even though the mood of each fabric is very different from each other.
The original quilt had piecing in the border. While I liked the idea of adding piecing to my quilt, I wanted to do something that would get me to a finish faster, knowing that I have only small bits of time to quilt this month. I am also working on a full size quilt which should remain my main quilting work.
I cut out the peacock freely with scissors. I noticed that the thick legs looked like the chicken or duck that I had seen in a folk art quilt and decided to let them remain thick. It would be easier to sew it down and it retains the folk art aspect of the quilt..
I cut yardage to cut out the triangles for the tail, to avoid going through the rabbit trail that is the scrap fabric boxes. Plus, I am trying to use the good stuff.
I added some applique around the peacock because I can't keep things simple.
I echo quilted it. I knew that I wanted to add some bling to the quilt, but decided to bind it first to keep the bling from getting in the way. I have bling so I have to use it.
It was scary to do since the quilt looked fine as it was, especially since it had a binding, but I like the crown. I put sequins on the wing and there are some on the tail feathers too. When I was looking for quotes for a peacock, the only thing that I saw was about being unique.The sequins on the tail certainly make it unique.
2022: 15 Minutes to Stitch Week 18 and 19
I have a silver dollars plant that decided to have purple flowers this year. They are normally white. So pretty.
6 comments:
That peacock is certainly showing off his fineries! Lovely crown and tail, of course. I like the print you have added as it really adds an exotic look. Then the quilting is fab! Well done.
I love it! It is wonderful! I can't wait to look at it on my computer!
Your peacock is FANTASTIC!!! I love how you've embellished it with the bling and the sequins! Just beautiful and very YOU!
I hope all is well and you are just busy and not sick. Just letting you know I am thinking of you.
Love your folk art peacock! It's very bright and fun, the sequins add just the right touch. Congrats on the finish. Sorry you've not had a lot of time for stitching, I know that feeling all too well these days. Hope work dies down soon and you have some time for your other projects.
What a great finish! I really love the embellishment - it adds so much to the piece. I often finish the binding before embellishing, or even sometimes before I finish FMQ, especially for a smaller quilt. Take care.
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