Merryjo2003 173 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Been at it again...Mom wanted one for Mother's Day (done!) and the other one is for Eleanor Burns. She loves chickens and really liked the thread paintings. Feels kinda nice to have one go into her collection! LibbyG, Dyan, Parm and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merryjo2003 173 Posted May 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hahahaha...I still don't have posting pictures down. Too funny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KathG 133 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Merry Jo , I love them !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anne from Guam 172 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I was just telling my husband about your tipsters! Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
srichardson 241 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 They are great, I love them too. I think that you should enter one in Road next year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chickenscratch 1,136 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Merry Jo, those are great. I love chickens too. I will have to give that thread painting a try. I tried once with my DSM, but it didn't turn out looking like anything. I'll try with Lenni. Won't that be fun? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JustSewSimple 596 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Oh, you are one talented lady! They look so darned good (and I am scared of chickens!) They look real enough to produce an egg or two! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iedquilts 5 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I like them!!! great job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CindyT 394 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Merry Jo, those chickens are adorable! Looks like you have the thread painting mastered! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleksich 78 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Great job, love the chicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K. Szymaszek 357 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 So cool, amazing job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fineseams 47 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Very nice! I'm curious what type of thread you used, and also the dimensions (approximate) of the pieces. It looks like you had a lot of fun doing those! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merryjo2003 173 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Hi Bonnie, These are approximately 22-24 inches square. The one with the hen and rooster is about 22 X 38. I just grab some dark fabric fabric and draw an outline with white school board chalk that I've sharpened in a kid's pencil sharpener. (It has a skinny side for pencils and a bigger side for crayons and fits the chalk perfectly.) I'm working on a peacock that's about 22 X 44 inches (big, long tail). I use any thread I have that's the right color. Sometimes I may have 40 or 50 threads sitting there on my frame. I like Superior Rainbows, Fil-tec Glide, Metro, and anything else. I find using the varigated works great on animals and birds as I don't have to change thread as often to blend. Sometimes I don't want shine in areas, so I use Sew Fine as it doesn't catch the light. I don't always follow my outlines. Sometimes I have a better idea as I go along and sometimes I add buildings or grass, etc. Just whatever pops into my head. These are largely a creative outlet for me. Just doodling when I have the inclination and a little time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisae 425 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 You are very talented, Merry Jo! I love your chickens! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WW Quilter 190 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Your thread painting is super! Do you do "regular" painting or drawings also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merryjo2003 173 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Your thread painting is super! Do you do "regular" painting or drawings also? Yup! I can draw, painting...not so much. I rather use thread. Embroidery machines fascinate me, so I kinda taught myself freehand on the longarm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pumpkinpatchquilter 1,269 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Wow, beautiful!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shar Schmutz 64 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Beautiful indeed, I must try this some day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fineseams 47 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I was wondering about the density of the stitching, which is why I asked about thread and dimensions. These were very fun looking projects. We'll all look forward to the next time you have time to "doodle"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merryjo2003 173 Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Hi Bonnie, The one rooster is very dense, just like embroidery. As you start really filling in the color, go slow or you can break a needle. 40 wt. thread is thick enough to fill in fairly fast. Heavier threads, I use for outlining or a bold statement. Thinner threads work nice for a little detail and highlighting. I just keep going 'til it looks like I want it to look. No rules. I use QD blend batt with Legacy wool on top. Legacy is thinner than the QD wool. I do use the QD wool, too, if I have a left over piece that needs used. Mostly, I'm just using up left over stuff because they're wall hangings that aren't overly large. susanramey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beachside Quilter 704 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Make me want to crow, Merry Jo! They are awesome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ladydi 1 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Do you sell these? I love chickens and these are just the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merryjo2003 173 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Hi Diane, I have sold some of the cartoon ones I've done. I started making them for fun and as examples for classes I teach. I do a bunch of different background fills, etc. It's just easier to take smaller quilts for class examples instead of lugging big quilts. I do lots of feathers on the cartoon ones and can use examples for several different classes. I have never had one appraised, so I have no idea what they should sell for, although one lady wrote a $75 check for a cartoon chicken and asked if that was enough. I was very surprised as I just think of them as doodles. Sometimes I just make them as a gift for someone. It's just a creative outlet for me. I love to doodle with my machine. I've had other people want to buy them, but I need them for classes so I didn't sell any more. Eleanor really likes the chickens and asked if any were for sale. I just made one and gave it to her. She does a lot for our local Woman's Club and sells a lot of tickets for our raffle quilt, so it was the least I could do for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IBQLTN2 291 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyAboutQuilting 156 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wow, what an amazing talent! Thanks for sharing your latest creations with us. They're beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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