I found this blue hibiscus at a botanical garden here in Arkansas. I have never seen one before or since. I photographed it, printed it on satin, stitched it with polyester threads, and embellished it with tulle and Angelina fibers. It is one of a series I have been working on and will actually put it on a wooden frame and make it a 'gallery' wrap style piece of art. I loved all the different colors of blue and the range of purples that also came into play. It almost looks like a sea urchin. It is a very modern looking piece to me. - Teresa Schlabach
Wow, this is stunning Teresa!
ReplyDeleteOh Teresa! I just ADORE this. The colors and your perfect stitching are so wonderful. Oh to be the quilter you are!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, to be the artist you are! One of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI'll add my "wow" to the those of the others! This is stunning, truly. I love the way the center of the flower pops out and makes this look three dimensional.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH ! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING BEYOND BELIEF ! I'm currently working on my "Master Gardener Certification" and can imagine your quilt being in one of our text books as what to look for / expect in a Blue Hibiscus ! Congrats on an incredible piece ! ! ! ! !
ReplyDeleteThe center does indeed look like a sea urchin. I don't think I've ever seen a blue flower like this - it is perfect for this challenge
ReplyDeletetotally captivating - in design and color. I am always so interested in printing photos to fabric. I bugged Carolyn about it at the last reveal. did you do the printing yourself? your choice of threads was perfect.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! The colors and quilting are perfection. I love how it looks like it is 3 dimensional and jumping off the surface. Beautiful!
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