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Friday, February 8, 2013

Backgrounds of Art Quilts

I will be the first to admit when I first started making art quilts, I was so focused on what 3D embellishments I was putting on my background that I never even touched it.   There are many an early quilt in which the background is literally a piece of fabric!  

While I am not an expert in the design of backgrounds, I am at the very least more conscientious about it now.

Today, I decided to just go a little crazy  and  take some jelly roll strips and see where it led me.

How is that for a walk on the wild side of backgrounds?


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8 comments:

  1. Sandy PanagosFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I think it's a very interesting background. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  2. KateFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    It's beautiful on it's own - I look forward to seeing how you embellish it.

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  3. RolandaFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Looks great the way it is. I love the colours, what line is it?

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  4. Mama PeaFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Love this fabric. :-) It will be interesting to see where you go with it!

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  5. KatFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Great fabric! Great background!

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  6. SnoodlesFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Love what you can do with jelly roll strips! I like all the color, and movement. :)

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  7. Westend QuilterFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Very energetic, so can't wait to see whether you calm it down or ramp it up with your embellishments!

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  8. Pam @ Quilting FunFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Love the colours! There is something about red, just love it.

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