Abstract Art Quilt Work in Progress
Abstract Art Quilt Work in Progress, Winter Sunset
This work in progress shows the steps I follow to create an abstract piece of art. Designing my abstract art quilts begins with choosing a group of colors. Inspiration for this quilt came from the greys and pinks of a winter sunset. I pick the decorative threads that I want to work with. I choose fabric that fits into the shades of colors that I chose. This time I want the colors to blend together and hardly be noticeable. Look for the green marbled fabric I added for that purpose. Choosing mnaterials from my stash is my favorite part of the creaive process.
Couching Decorative Threads and Yarns
Couching decorative threads and yarns to a long strip of fabric is fun. I use little pieces that might otherwise be thrown away. Each person’s eyes will blend the colors together differently. Then I randomly cut up the strips to use as fabric. I place the fabric on the design wall. Then I move the pieces around until I like it.
Keep Colors and Textures Balanced.
Beginning to sew the pieces together, I keep my eye out to make sure that the balance of the colors and textures is good.
I keep adjusting the fabrics adding and subtracting fabrics as I go. Until I get it just right in my eye’s mind.I begin sewing small pieces together.
I continue sewing pieces pieces together. Here you can tell that the pieces are getting larger.
I moved some other pieces around. Sewing together continued. I finished sewing or piecing the top together.. The quilt sandwich has the top, the batting and the backing fabric pinned together to quilt.
I use my wacky fun scribble quilting technique to quilt the three layers together creating an added level of movement. Scribble quilting is a technique I named. I move the quilt side to side while quilting with a walking foot.
You may be interested in reading more at Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) website.
https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2021/06/abstract-art-in-fabric/