This is a tiny little art quilt measuring less than 8" x 10", I think. It is made from felted wool appliqued onto a canvas basecloth. The wool is secured with machine and hand embroidery and there a few wee buttons and french knot Queen Anne's Lace for extra embellishment. You can read more details about the construction here. This mini was sent off to Nanette but we also shared it's image with all of our family and friends because we used the photo as our Christmas card in 2010!
Here is the inspiration photo for the little quilt, taken not far from my parent's cottage on the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario, Canada.
Near Stokes Bay, Ontario
This is quite different work than many of you are used to seeing here on Poppyprint - I hope to do some more work with wool over the winter months. Be sure to check out what I'm sure will be the hundreds of other amazing quilts in the Bloggers Quilt Festival. You can nominate your favourites in one of many different categories and in a couple of weeks, cast your votes! Click on this button to get there:
Looks awesome Krista! Lovely work as always. Stoked to be your first comment too! x
ReplyDeleteOooooh...I love this quilt...and it deserves SEVERAL revisits! Thanks for sharing!!
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A charming fun quilt panel, beautiful
ReplyDeleteI just love your bird houses.
ReplyDeleteTricia
I remember this little quilt, it is just stunning. Every detail is perfect. The picture of the real life fence is such fun too.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely little quilt. Like the grass and Queen Ann's lace. Has a peaceful feeling to it.
ReplyDeleteI just took a week of classes with Sue Spargo ~ learned the best stitches! It was so fun to meet her and learn new things!
Um, stinkin' adorable? Yep. Definitely.
ReplyDeleteWow, so unique Krista. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this quilt. So nice to see it again.
ReplyDeleteI remember this adorable little quilt!
ReplyDeletetotally cute mini
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the wire fence in it. Hand stitched? Very pretty. LOVE that so much : )
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on this quilt. I really like your inspiration and the quilt is such a wonderful reflection of this :)
ReplyDeleteLove the texture of the wool, the thread detail, and hand stitching. Looking forward to seeing more wool work!
ReplyDeleteyou executed your inspiration very well. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love birhouses. And I like your photo also. A great rendition.
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable. And the picture of the actual mailboxes, well, I would frame that and hang it on my wall.
ReplyDeleteI remember that quilt very fondly--love it.
ReplyDeleteI like your Bird houses on the fence quilt. Bird houses are on my whimms list. Too many Quilts never enough time.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely. Lucky recipient. It is always good to try something different.
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest mini-mini x
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this quiltie just makes me happy!!! Art quilts are so fun!
ReplyDeleteSo charming by every sense. I love the inspiration photo as well and that alone makes for a wonderful print. Great cut-over to the mini quilt.
ReplyDeleteLOVE BOTH~
Cheers from,
Oshawa,Ontario
Beautiful art quilt! Love the birdhouses! I haven't done any wool applique but this is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove the little bird houses and far away trees! Your work is adorable!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourites for sure!
ReplyDeleteHey? Did you survive the earthquake unscathed? Hope so...
That mini is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I can never allow my hubby to see this post, because once he lays eyes upon the photo of your parents' cottage, he'll finally drag me up to Canada so he can live out his fantasy of being a swarthy wilderness man/lumberjack like Hugh Jackman in Wolverine.
I totally love this!It's so charming and what a great memento of a lovely part of the world near your parents.
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed something different but a great one, too. I love both your inspiration photo and the finished mini.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt and I love the idea of using the photo for a Christmas card.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Krista!!! Wonderful rendition of a great photograph. I love all the birdhouses in both versions. Good idea to use as a Christmas card. Your swap partner must have been thrilled to receive this artwork. Thanks for sharing.
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