.... from machine quilting and do something else for a bit. I searched through all my old photos and found this photo I had snapped at the Portland Rose Garden a few years ago.
Next step, draw up a pattern and enlarge it.
I loved the luminosity of original rose, but I didn't want to work with pastels. I was in the mood for something brighter, and I chose some of my hand dyed fabrics from a couple of summers ago
I started cutting and pinning with a definite result in mind.
Feeling my way slowly and deviating quite a bit from the pattern, as usual, this wild rose took on a personality of her own and I let her dress herself with my assistance.
Being a fan of high contrast, I think I will accessorize her with this blue background. Hope she likes it.
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| Approximately 44" x 52" at this point |
Now to let her hang around on the wall for a bit while I get back to machine quilting.
Once she decides that she likes her new style, I'll start piecing her together.
