JoAnnHoffman Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I taught this class on Floating Leaves. These two wall hangings were done by my student Lois Massa. She used hand dyed fabric she bought in CA for the leaves. The background and shadow is done with bleach. I scanned the leaf appliques and digitized the leaves in Autosketch. I used my CompuQuilter for the leaves and free handed the rest. I used Superior gold metallic and black So Fine thread. It's fun to think of ways to use my CQ. OH, by the way these CQ leaf designs are for free on my website and you can download them. http://www.compuquilterdesigns.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 JoAnn, I love what you did. The gold metallic thread really pops. Great job, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhend Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 JoAnn, I love that quilt and your quilting really makes it sparkle. I have see that technique on Simply Quilts and have always wanted to try it so I guess I'm going to have to save this to my favorites for future reference. Great Job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 What a beautiful quilt...you are so good!! I did see that technique on Simply Quilts and of course they made it look so easy. It was on my list as a "will do some day"...now it is a "must do someday!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 JoAnn, that is so very cool. I really like how you digitized the leaves and incorporated that into the quilt. It is beautiful. Thanks fo rsharing your creativity with us. Shana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonjaHammond Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 JoAnn: Beautiful design and quilting. I love the gold and black makes a dramatic statement. Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Beautiful JoAnn. Do you have a class schedule that you teach? I looked on your website and didn't find one. thanks, Alyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Looks great Joann - really gorgeous. sue in australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Thiesssen Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Isn't that beautiful? I love the use of metallics in there. It really has so much class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Alyn, I will be teaching this class in Hill City this summer, not sure on the date yet. Are you gettig a lot of quilting done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Beautiful Joann. Thanks for sharing the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeta Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I love the look and colors -- it really looks like 3D. Thanks for sharing. Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Beautiful three-dimensional effect with the leaves JoAnn. Cathey and I were just talking about this Colleen Wise technique yesterday and how much fun it would be to do a project. The black velvet is a really good idea for fabric choice. Also the hand dyed fabrics look extra bright for the leaves. Of course you stitching looks fabulous too. So many people forget the dramatic effect that can be obtained from this long format sized wall hanging. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Joann, Your work is always such a pleasure to see! I've never seen one of these with this much dimension showing. I love optical illusions. I bet the effect increases the further back you stand from it. Just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CucumberQuilting Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh my gosh! That is so cool. I'm totally in awe. lOVE it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerri Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 JoAnn, That is really something! It is gorgeous. You are really talented. Thanks for sharing your student's work. Love the quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Joann - Very nice! Thanks for sharing the great photos with us and such a wonderful idea to use the CQ - wish I had one of those.....Looks like you are having fun with it! Keep the ideas coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherylUribe Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loes Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Wow JoAnn, beautiful..., just beautiful!! Will you be at the MQX by any chance? Loes http://www.pre-design.eu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I will be at MQS just having fun and taking classes with my girlfriends. Will you be there? I would love to meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingupastorm Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Wow what a wonderful quilt! I just love the way the leaves apear to float with the black shadow underneath! Your quilting is just wonderful to finish off an already beautiful composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 That's beautiful, JoAnn! I've been eye-balling the wall-hangings in my LQS, and wanted to take a class but it was all over by the time I noticed it. So yesterday I bought the kit and instructions for making "Aria". I had to, since I'm a singer, LOL! It's going to be my reward when I'm done with this church quilt. Good for you, devising your own design and instructions and teaching the class! Someday I hope to be so organized, LOL. Have fun! I'm leaving tomorrow for California, so you'll be free of my posts for a week. HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loes Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hmm, MQS - nope, in that week I am taking a painting class in France (watercolor painting, no digitizing, not drawing in a computer, but with real-life brushes and water and paint on paper, drawing old french barns and sceneries in the open air - when I make a mistake, I can't hit escape, or undo _ I have to take a new sheet of paper . But next year, I'll definitely be at the MQS! and we are also looking into coming to the Houston Quilt festival this fall. Loes http://www.pre-design.eu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicke Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 JoAnne That is really beautiful and I like the gold thread you used. I also like the floating leaves quilt design. Simone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylkamode Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 JoAnn, This look really great! Sylvia Kaptein Sylka-Mode www.sylkamode.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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