Follow these step by step instructions using Sunset Through the Forest,an abstract art quilt as an example to create an abstract art quilt.
Getting Started
Choose Your Colors
First, I prefer to choose a few contrasting colors. Then I search through my materials for fabrics, decorative yarns and threads in those colors. Sometimes I also choose lighter and darker hues of the same colors.
Make Details with Decorative Threads.
Next, it is fun to make shapes with the decorative threads. For this piece I used the decorative threads to make several parallel lines on the fabric. I cut long strips and sewed the decorative threads in long lines.Then I randomly cut the long strips into 3 or other odd number of pieces. Creating texture- done!
On the Design Wall
Next, I display the potential finalist fabrics on my design wall. My favorite choices are fabrics with movement and interest. Then, I also make sure that they are places for eyes to rest by including solid colors.
Balancing Colors
Next, balance out the colors and textured pieces so that they are not all on one side of the piece. Don’t be afraid to take a break to come back to view the work with fresh eyes. A fresh look is always helpful in looking for ways to improve a piece. How will one’s eyes move around the art work? Eliminate fabrics if necessary.
Sewing Smaller Pieces Together
Begin to sew small pieces of fabrics together. Then remember to balance colors and fabrics so that they are equally spaced about the piece. Use this advantage of a design wall to view your whole piece.
Sewing More Pieces Together
Continue sewing pieces together. Keep checking for balance of fabrics, colors, and textured pieces.
Finishing
Lastly,I scribble quilt the three layers together to create an added level of movement. Scribble quilting is a technique I named. I use a walking foot to create a flowing quilting line by moving the quilt side to side while quilting. Make sure that the quilting is also balanced and equally fills the space. Then add a facing. Turn to the back and handsew the facing to the back. Name and sign your art!
In Conclusion
These are the steps that I generally follow to create my abstract art quilt pieces. They represent my process at this time. It will probably change over time. Your process is probably unique to you.
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https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2022/12/new-work-in-progress/
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2021/03/mostly-black-and-white-art/
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2017/04/wacky-fun-quilting/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/annbmayartquilts
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2020/02/decorative-threads-add-texture/
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2019/07/creating-texture-in-art/
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2021/06/abstract-art-in-fabric/