He did point out that after nearly 25 years of marriage it would be more a surprise if he didn't know the original reasonably well, given that it was one of my favourite paintings.
On show (permanently) at the National Gallery you can find out a bit more about it here.
I had fun making the quilt using a 'confetti' technique (tiny chopped up bits of fabric scattered into the different areas, then covered in net and quilted.
I know that all the bits didn't stay quite where I'd planned, but they were mostly in the right place. I was a bit disappointed about how much the netting flattened the lovely rough and fluffy textures of the fabric confetti. If I had a bit more patience (and time!) I'd be tempted to try another version without the net, just to see if I could sew down all the bits and retain the texture. However, life is short and the school holidays start tomorrow, so sewing time will become a bit more limited for a while!
It's fab! And well done Simon! Have you see Blue Night by Eldrid (google blue night kameleonquilt) - similar idea, but no netting. It's one of my favourite picture quilts ever x
ReplyDeleteHi Plum yes our hubbies do still surprise us after many years don't they. Hard to believe that it is only the size of a sheet of A4 there is so much detail in it you have made a Great job. Cheers Glenda
ReplyDeletePhew! Good husband!! ;) Well done Plum, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat job and an interesting technique Plum.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a beautiful job with your picture, so much detail. I'm not surprised your hubby recognised it!
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That is terrific Plum. I love the intensity of your colours.
ReplyDeleteOh my love how you did the snipet quilt great work.Bunny
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