Orchid Quilt

So I decided to start making some quilts based on my plants. I still have to stitch these and use some cool contrasting thread...sort of like thread painting. But, it's a start. 2 blocks to start with and to try a few techniques with

 

It is a fused applique that I'll be doing by machine. I plan to do the orchids in a trapunto(raised quilted) and do the stitching with a shiny rayon thread. It will be wonderful or terrible :> I can't start any of the quilting or stitching though. My machine has been in the shop for over 2 weeks for general maintenance and it hasn't even been looked at yet!! I'm going nuts.

 

It's called a monopoly. They get to call all the shots:< And take my money for it. Pooh.

 

Thanks, mine is 12 years old and there's nothing wrong with it. Just in for it's yearly servicing. But, this local monopoly is the hub for 4 other chain stores. So it looks like every woman in N. CA. has decided to forgo working out and take their machines in for the New Year. I'm spoiled and have a fancy machine. So, I don't want a cheapo back-up. I've got my eyes peeled for a back-up and almost had one, but that's another story. Grrrrr...

 

Actually, I've looked on ebay and think that they are going for much more than they're worth:< I'm thinking I'll have better luck buying something this heavy locally. Then I can "test" drive a back-up too:> So far no luck on Craigs list. I bet I'll find something just as my machine is let out of jail.

 

So, I know it's been ages since I posted this. But, I finally got them done. I will most likely frame them and find homes for them. Sorry for the lighting and stray threads...it's very overcast here today.

 

Thanks for all the encouragement with my little art project. I will probably just frame these as in the future I think I'm going to stick to dark backgrounds.