quilt of life
i used papers from our "free bird" series, grabbing and mixing and matching to create the quilt. to get a softer, more fabric-like effect, i dipped each piece in warm water and crunched it into a ball. then i opened them up and let them dry flat. because the paper is so thick it can take the abuse, and the end result is a softly rumpled look.
while the paper was drying, i printed out the photos on canvas. you can buy ink jet canvas at your local office supply store. i converted the photos to sepia tones, for a more antique look.
once the papers were dry, i tacked down the photos and other papers with a bit of adhesive, and then sewed each 6x6 panel - stitching the photos and paper trims onto the squares, and adding extra stitching for accents. then i sewed the squares into rows and stitched the rows together into the quilt.
final touches meant treating each square like a tiny page layout. i used authentique elements as well as lots of trinkets from my stash of random elements. i also used some bottle cap charms i've been experimenting with.
i hope this provides you with lots of inspiration. keep stopping by for more as the holiday season unfolds. for more from the gypsy, stop by my caravan!
This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is very neat. But what is the final dimension? I am curious as it is hard to tell.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! And so creative.
ReplyDelete@ amber s - the final here is 2' x 2'. each square is 6"x6".
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely!!! Just genuis!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work, Janeen!
ReplyDeleteWow, really super beautiful! Love it Janeen!
ReplyDeleteThis is really just beautiful. Will you use it as a wall hanging?
ReplyDeleteJanine...this is truly inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant as always!
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