Saturday, 14 January 2012

Moist and Misty Morning

The frost has arrived. See the picture below taken from the kichen today.






Following a comment from a friend about cutting fabric with the big shot, I got to thinking about making the Artful Dwellings in fabric. Wow, this came well. I cut out pellet vilyn to give strength in the center. The back has black felt.


First stitching round the outside of each house with a zigzag that goes over the edge. This held the three layers together before I started to add embellishments. Having fabric means the houses could be slip stitched together. Without any additional support the row stands. Quite pleased how these came out.



11 comments:

Ellen said...

I love it! I need to controlle myself not to run to a quilt store to grab some fabric.
Thanks for sharing Zoe!

Denise said...

Oh, so cute! I love the houses with lots of embellishments. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous art with us. Blessings, denie :D

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Oh, these are awesome! I wish I could see and feel them up close and personal. I have a 'fabric store' in my basement. I think I need to try this. Don't have the artful dwellings die, but I have another (can't think of the name) that will work, or I can use my scissors.

1CardCreator said...

This is gorgeous! I love the fabric choices also, very clever. ~Diane

Marjie Kemper said...

Beautiful! Love the butterfly cut into the right panel... so clever!

inge said...

Oh wow Zoƫ !

this is perfect for you : combining the Tim stuff with your fabric ! Just a start for more I guess..

Did you cut out the butterfly with a mover and shaper ?
Did you stitch around it to keep the layers together or does it sticks with the pellet vilyn ( still haven't found something like that here in Belgium)

greetings from belgium
Inge

Carolyn Kropp said...

That is crazy cool!!! Love the use of fabric!! Amazing and thanks for sharing!

DK Spins said...

This is absolutely wonderful!!! I love the fabrics you used & the different windows. I have this die, and am now inspired to use it . Also, wanted to say how much I love your metal Artful Dwellings - gorgeous! BB

Bethan said...

Nice one Zoe! brilliant idea

ncurryartiste said...

These are absolutely amazing. What a great idea to go beyond. Thanks for sharing.

www.creativepointe.blogspot.com said...

These are super cool! I'm not a quilter but that's what they remind me of.