Happy weekend everyone 🙂 I hope you have all been having a crafty time like me!
Yesterday, I worked all day on my top secret project which will be ongoing for some time yet.
Today, I started work on my Under The Sea quilty, embroidery, collage picture.
I decided to make the background first and then secured the fishes with Bondaweb. That took quite a bit of planning as I wasn’t sure about the placement and I haven’t used Bondaweb before. Then I made all the other creatures and laid them on without sticking until I was happy with the composition. That wasn’t as successful as it sounds because the pieces with the Bondaweb on the back curled up. However, it was good enough to help me make decisions. You will see that a few things have changed position from my original sketch here. I’ve also added some extra bits ‘n’ bobs for balance.
I did take photographs of all of my progress…….without the memory card in the camera. Grrrr! I even took a picture of the mess I’d made from all of the cutting and sticking. Unfortunately, you will just have to imagine those stages.
Anyway, the basics are in place. Now I can embellish, quilt and embroider to make it all come to life. My daughter gave me a box of beads a few months ago and some of them are going to make wonderful eyes for the crabs. I couldn’t resist placing a couple of them on the collage and having a little giggle. They look very cute 😀
Sew far, sew good 🙂
The colours in real life are actually a lot more intense. The photo was taken in room with very poor light.
Must go and see what all of my bloggy pals have been up to now.
Avis x
Oh Sew Tempting 
claire93
/ November 11, 2012looking good and I really like the crabs & jelly fish
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 11, 2012Thank you Claire 🙂
Patch
/ November 11, 2012Oooo looking good. Sometimes I cheat and use a tiny bit of Pritt stick to hold fabric in place until its sewed on!! There may be a reason why I shouldn’t… but I haven’t discovered it yet!!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 11, 2012For the fiddly bits I used spray baste and got it all over my hand. It isn’t easy to wash off. I’ll remember the Pritt stick trick in future. Thanks for the tip 🙂
mtetar
/ November 12, 2012It is B E A U T I F U L! Thank you for sharing. Best, Mtetar
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012Thank you Mteter! I’m hoping the detail will bring it all together soon 🙂 Avis x
mtetar
/ November 12, 2012You’re always welcome, Avid.
Best, Mtetar
mtetar
/ November 12, 2012I hope I didn’t make a typo/spelling error (Avis) not Avid, but if I did my apology.
Best,
Mtetar
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012You did and I was laughing out loud about it 😆 Avis x
Lucie the Happy Quilter
/ November 12, 2012Looooking good missus. I can’t wait to see this project with a few stitches in it. X
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012I might get some of it done today…. once the chores are out of the way 🙂
witchylin
/ November 12, 2012It is looking fabulous Avis, the layout is brilliant. Beads will really make it. Once it is quilted I think it will be one for an exhibition. Sew different! 🙂
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012Ha-ha! We’ll see 🙂 I keep changing my mind how to stitch it but I’ll definitely be using spray baste to make the sandwich. It works a treat 😀 Avis x
Teje
/ November 12, 2012Avis, that’s going to be fantastic! I like your modern style! Enjoy your fun project and have a great week! x Teje
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012Yes, this is completely out of my comfort zone. It was like going back to Primary School with all of the cutting and sticking yesterday, not to mention the mess 😉 Happy stitching! Avis x
Teje
/ November 12, 2012That sounds fun! I haven’t sewn some days now – only computer work. I hope to stay in my attic all Wednesday and hopefully also Thursday. x Teje
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012I’ve spent the morning securing all of the pieces with invisible thread. Now I can concentrate on the pretty bits 😀 I hope you get lots of time to sew this week! Avis x
basildonkitchens
/ November 12, 2012Oh Avis, that is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see your embellishing! You are so clever!!!
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012😆 Blushing now! Thank you Connie. I wish you could see the colours properly. Next time I’ll take a picture in daylight. Avis x
rutigt
/ November 12, 2012NICE!!! It is so inspiring to see your quilt being “built”. !
Gun, Sweden
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 12, 2012It has been a lot more work than I expected. It is only about 22 x 28 inches. I thought the Bondaweb and spray baste would hold while I manipulated it all….but they don’t so I had to stitch them all down. Wasted too much time on that 😦 Avis x
Occasional Crafter
/ November 13, 2012Wow, that was quick! How do you do these things so fast?! Looking forward to seeing the next stage.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 13, 2012I usually have plenty of time to play during the day, then I work most evenings…..then I have a spell of exhaustion and don’t sew for a few days. However, look out…..I’ve just ordered yarn to start a crocheted ripple blanket 🙂
linnyjcreations
/ November 17, 2012Avis this is going to look superb when you finish. The 3 dimensional embroidery and beadwork is going to bring it to life. I will enjoy following your progress.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ November 17, 2012Thank you. It’s my first attempt at anything remotely “arty” so I’m just having a lot of fun with it 🙂 Avis x
Debbierose
/ March 10, 2013Lovely and creative. Looking forward to seeing it finiahed.