Initially I thought of fireworks, but I wasn't prepared to test my skill at thread painting. So I tried to get inspired by asking the questions, when does one celebrate? how does one celebrate? That last one gave me the answer. Champagne is used to toast at weddings, shower a race car driver after a win, celebrate the beginning of a new year and so on. I had my inspiration; depict the popping of a champagne cork!
It was my first attempt at adding Angelina fibers to a quilt, along with foil for the bottle neck, beading for champagne droplets and some free motion couching to represent streamers. I think the streamers could have been a bit heavier. I'll have to experiment some more with that. I used a bit of free motion quilting to the background hoping to add to the sense of celebration. Overall I'm happy with the result. What do you think? Shall we crack one open?
definitely time to crack one open! Wonderful depiction of a champagne bottle - the use of angelina fibres and the foil make for a very realistic representation. Now, was 1964 a particularly good vintage?
ReplyDeleteI agree, definitely time to crack one open! I sure like how you used the foil, angelina, beads, etc to create the look and feel of cracking one open!
ReplyDeleteWell, I know 1963 was a good vintage lol. I really love this. You have taken a simple? object and created it in fibre extremely successfully. The angelina and the glitter and beads are full of motion. I really like this effect. I think the streamers and background are fine, any more would take your eye away from the focus. I don't drink, but you can crack one open for me!
ReplyDeleteI can hear the sound of opening a bottle of champagne (it’s my favourite drink)! Congratulations on a beautiful quilt Brigitte! So festive and full of motion!
ReplyDeleteReally great. Your Angelina, foil, beads, etc. really work and we can all but feel the bubbles hitting us. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow! this is great Brigette! I love all the embellishments! How fun!
ReplyDeleteCheers!! You have accurately portrayed the fizz and pop!! A great use of embellishments and a fitting way to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteCheers indeed! I love the imagery and the concept. Working with Angelina is not that easy, and you've done a great job with those embellishments.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun response to the theme -- and good for you for trying some new techniques and materials in this! (I've yet to experiment with Angelina fibers myself but they are perfect in this!)
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