The Moth

As I am working on larger pieces I am finding it necessary to make a "test" piece. This is from the "Keyhole" quilt I am working on. I looked at many escutcheons and took this idea for my final work. I wanted to highlight the stitching with paint. I needed to see how it would work, were is the light coming from, how far does the light wrap the details, etc. There is an application of a light gray acrylic paint and then a pure white right at the stitching line. As I wanted to either sell this little gem or send it to The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative it needed something more. I liked the idea of something that loves fabric as much as I do...a moth. So I found a photograph for inspiration, drew him/her on a piece of black fabric, did a little painting, colored pencil, ink...then cut him/her out and fused it to the top with black Mistryfuse (love that stuff). I still needed to bind the quilt but I wanted to get it on the site. So, if I don't get back this week. Y'all have a good one!
"The Moth" 9" x 12".