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2 In Animals/ Works in Progress

The next stages of my landscape or should I say, cat-scape…

Did I mention I plan to enter this miniature quilt into a challenge? It’s due next week. Quilting Arts Magazine is running the “Greatest Pet Peeve” Reader Challenge”. I thought it would be fun, since I live in a “cat house” and there are more than a few feline antics to choose from. I debated whether a cat in the fridge would be more amusing than a cat drinking from a coffee mug. My faithful audience, aka my family, told me that the cat in the fridge was clearly the choice!
Cat in fridge (prequilted)
So, here are the next stages I’ve worked up of my cat-scape. The first is before quilting. I’ve made real strides to show the depth into the fridge.

Cat in fridge (quilted)
The second shot is after quilting. I chose not to do an enormous amount of thread painting, because I wanted the items in the fridge to be recognizable. They are not artistic images; they are bottles of juice, containers of milk and pots.
I’d be glad to hear what you think! Do you see the three-dimensional quality of this work? Our fridge really looks this way. You can’t see the back!

4 In Israel / Holyland/ Landscapes

Taking the long, windy path…

There is a path in the town where I live in Beit Shemesh, Israel that runs quite a long way. This time of year it is very pretty with lots of blooming, particularly almond blossoms. I was inspired while strolling there and decided to work something up with that path in mind. This is still a work in progress, but it’s a nice beginning, I think.

The tree-lined path, prequilted

I am thinking about how to best quilt it: maybe cobblestones? maybe ridges? I’m not sure. Also I’ve asked my friend Phyllis Cullen what she thinks about the shadows on the path. In a class I took with Phyllis last year, I remember she said the bottom of the path should be darker than the top so the path doesn’t appear to stand up.

More to come! Meanwhile, what do you think?

0 In Israel / Holyland/ Landscapes

Scenes from Holy Land: Sea of Galilee landscape quilt

Scenes from the Holy Land: Sea of Galilee is my rendition of the shores of lake Kinneret, located in the Galilee in Northern Israel. The Sea of Galilee is our main source of water and due to a severe drought water levels have been a great concern over the past few years.

This is the first of a series of Kinneret quilts I am planning. I think this part of the country is beautiful and I have tried to convey this in my quilt. I hope you too can appreciate the countryside by peering into the waters of my work. I used numerous fabrics to depict the rocks and mountains.

Scene from the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)

Dimensions: 19″w x 15″h / 48cm x 38.5cm

Available at my Etsy shop. Visit soon!

3 In Housewares/ Judaica

Watercolor challah cover

My newest inspiration, with Chanukah on it’s way, is a Challah Cover made from a Watercolor Motif. I think it came out really lovely. I used 120 different 2″ squares to assemble this piece topped with gold lame candlesticks. I think it makes an elegant wedding gift or perhaps you are looking to perk up your own Shabbot table. Treat yourself to this unique, handmade intricate piece of art that is both functional and beautiful. In addition it is practical and is easily cared for.  You can also hang it on the wall if you don’t want to risk putting it on the table.

Watercolor motif challah cover

If you want to make one of these yourself contact me. I am now offering a class in Watercolor challah covers! The class will meet for 6 hours (3 sessions of 2 hours) and I will supply the materials. Contact me for additional details. 052-337-4078.
Learn the technique and make a matching table runner on your own.

Available at my Etsy shop.

1 In Plants/ Works in Progress

Maple leaf quilt

I can actually call this an art quilt now. I spent time arranging my fall-color leaves on a fabric canvas. Then, using thread painting,  I added veins to the leaves and pebbles to the background. It’s a nice, quick project that came out well.

Maple Leaves art quilt

Maple Leaves. W: 14 in x H: 12.5 in. 2009

Available at my Etsy shop.

2 In Housewares/ Judaica/ Landscapes/ Plants

More on landscapes

I needed a break from the landscape project, so I worked with fall-color maple leaves and made a mini-wall hanging.

Maple Leaves art quilt

Maple Leaves. W: 14 in x H: 12.5 in. 2009

I also made a watercolor challah cover in the meantime.

Watercolor challah cover / table centerpiece

Watercolor by Candle Light. 14.5″ x 18″ 2012

I went back to the landscape with new energy and ideas and here is a photo showing what it looks like after some thread painting has been applied. Keep in mind that this the sixth version of this landscape. Sometimes it requires a lot of stick-to-it-iveness to get the job done! Continue Reading →

2 In Israel / Holyland/ Landscapes/ Works in Progress

Landscape art quilt, final basis is done

I have finally reached a point where the basis for this landscape art quilt is done. The design is my interpretation of the photo. I think you can see the two banks connected by a bridge. That’s what I was going for. The images are appliqued. The overall look will still change a lot once I start thread painting using free motion machine quilting techniques.

Ein hemed, final, version5

0 In Israel / Holyland/ Landscapes/ Works in Progress

Landscape art quilt, continued, and continued. Are you bored yet?

I had a great time at the fabric shop finding the right fabrics for my stone walls. It always energizes to visit the shop and be surrounded by beautiful fabrics. It’s like a candy store!

This project has been an education in proportion and perspective. The land and slopes are now in place. I need to add the foliage.If  I did it right, you can sense the 3D quality. I really like the effect under the bridge. It looks like another land I would like to visit.

Here’s the latest version.

Ein Hemed, trying new fabric4

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