This is another hand painted and hand embroidered block from my GDs quilt. Joyce
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255049Hy there, MOPS is absolut right is delicate and just WOW..
hugs
Anabela
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7428The paintings are so delicate, and the quilting makes the sea look great!
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519Thank you for sharing a close up of one of the blocks. You did a fantastic job. Did you stitch it out first and then paint in the stitch lines?
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by oigelcox
26 Jun 2012
I drew the design lightly in with pencil then I painted it then finished with the embroidery.The quilting I just freehanded it to suit each block
13250How very special!! What kind of paint do you use to make it washable? I really like what you've done here!
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16302So very special. Looks like a beautiful water color.
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38558Very beautiful block. It will be a splendid quilt. I hope you will show us all whole. Good luck
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Lovely. do you paint in other mediums? Jan
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by oigelcox
25 Jun 2012
I used to dabble in all kinds of Folk art and also Oil panting but have given it up to do fabric art and embroidery. Hugs Joyce
4131wow it is very beautiful & a treasure for sure, Hugs Loralye
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299559beautiful I love this I have thought of it but never tried it and it is lovely thanks for sharing
Hugs Lenamae
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15711781186693Your quilt blocks are gorgeous!! I love the hand painting on them all!! What a wonderful keepsake for your GD.
Hugs and ***
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36064118403Beautiful and a great way to approach life too.
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by oigelcox
24 Jun 2012
I love the little sayings on the blocks but this one is me. I like nothing better than standing on a beach looking out to sea. Sow relaxing.
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119791I'm having a hard time choosing which block is my favorite. I love them all!
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