I marvel at the way some stories have comedown through the centuries. Charon, the boatman, paid with a coin. Did this person indeed cross the river or pass by and go over the bridge?
The library beckoned last week,and two books came home. One was
The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters, by Sherri Lynn Wood, I read this and decided it was not for me.
However the second one was a winner. Great designs, fabulous fabrics, and this skull was the first to be made.You could do a single skull or make more and have a wonderful quilt.Here are all the quilts inside,look at those two different log cabins.Can you see the single skull, next to the whole quilt? I used bright pink, similar to the colour there.
He flew on his broomstick, hanging in the Weeping Silver Pear tree, that we planted in memory of Hugh’s Dad . Waved in the wind, after all the pins were removed and some actual quilting done. Straight lines in the skull, some FMQ in the eyes ( not easy) and a Bernina stitch # 160, in the outer fabric, I varied the length as the lines went to the outside edge, to mimic waves in the water.
The red eyes showed up in this last photo.
He might be on his way to another home later in the year.After all, every good skull needs a loving place to rest.
Quotation of the day, author unknown
“ Clouds might come into your life,
with rain or storms,
but they will always colour the sunset with happiness”
Greetings from Jean
16 comments:
I like the wavy water quilted in the borders and once you pointed out his red eyes I can see them all along. Looks like you had a bit of play and fun making this one.
You are so amazing!!!! I love it!
I always smile when I read your post because you are so creative. The happiness and satisfaction you gain from your quilting shines through and spreads out into the blogger world. And makes me smile.
I absolutely love that. Amazing. That would be a great thing to use for a display during Halloween. Love it. Carol
Thanks for all your comments, I have just clicked on the top photo, and if I do another, will make sure the wavy water lines are all the same as at the bottom, I went round and round, and did not reverse the stitch at the top. Halloween, a great idea.Red eye, I had in mind a long plane flight!!!
Well done, is he a keeper?
Leeanne, I thought he might fly away before Christmas, but after looking at the stitching for the "waves", think I will do another one altogether, with all the waves going the same way, maybe in other colours. I have seen some as cushion covers, and they look wonderful. It is amazing what you find on Google, under " Sugar Skulls"!!
Jean, your skull made my day. You are just the most fun to read, always. Thanks for linking up to Clever Chameleon. xx
A very 'up market' version of a skull and cross bones flag. I'm glad you had fun with this bold and colourful artwork.
What a great wall hanging! Spooky holiday fun!
Hello, you are creative. I like how the eyes look. He has a lovely place to rest. Great quote! Enjoy your day and week ahead!
Nice ! I like the red skull !
I love the skull - such bold bright colors and contrast! The photos of the skull are fabulous, blowing in the wind. Thanks for sharing - you are SO talented!
This is so great!! Love all the quilting you did and the eyes are pure perfection!
Well how fun is that - gorgeous!!
I love the subjects that you quilt, Jean, and the skull was a vibrant delight! I adore clouds of every shape and size, in all their moods and colors. You always find the best quotes!
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