Saturday 19 October 2013

Hummingbirds -Finished!


Its been a while since I posted about this and I've only shown snippets.
I am very happy to say that this piece is now finished.


 It measures 27" x 35" and is bound with a plain dark blue cotton.  Sorry I don't have a photo of the edges.



I have used the traditional; method of trapunto ( ie, stuffing from the back) to fill out the body of the birds.
They were sagging a little and needed it!




The border is made up of crumb blocks and the whole piece was free motion quilted on my domestic machine.


 These photos were taken in direct sunlight - I love how it shows up the quilting and the texture of the hand embroidery on the birds.




It is now packed away and ready for my display.  I'm working like a crazy woman and will have lots to show you over the coming weeks/months.  
'Til the next time.....
Happy Stitching
Rhianon.

22 comments:

Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals said...

Rhiannon this is amazingly beautiful work! You are so very talented. The entire layout with the birds, flowers and background makes for a spectacular display. Not to mention your grand FMQ. Tell me did you stuff the birds between the appliqué and the appliqué background? Or between the appliqué background and the backing? They came out perfectly. Love the flowers as well. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Karen on Keuka

Carla said...

The most beautiful humming birds I have ever seen. I love the color selection and your stitching is incredible.

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

You still amaze me!! I never get tired of seeing your wonderful work. I wish I could be there for you display...you must be so proud of your pieces. You put so much time and care in each one, and it shows

Larissa said...

It's gorgeous Rhianon!!! Congratulations on another amazing finish!!!

Mary said...

Rhiannon, it's just gorgeous. Sme day I hope to try trapunto. I've missed your post that explains your display. Could you tell me where and when it will be?

happydaysquilting said...

Beautiful as always, good luck with your display, im sure it will be amazing :)

Мяуксиомка said...

Oh, It's adorable work!

Jenny K. Lyon said...

Stunningly beautiful!

Susan Lawson said...

Wow! this is beautiful! the stitching is amazing.

Debbie said...

Each piece you do is more stunning that the last one. This one is over the top beautiful! Love the birds and trapunto....it is awesome.

Sue Jennings said...

Stunning!

Mary Ann Tate said...

Double wow!!! Just beautiful...I love it:)

Raewyn said...

Wow, this is amazingly beautiful!!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

This is so gorgeous! Your work is most excellent.

Diane-crewe said...

such beautiful work ... LOVE it x

What Comes Next? said...

That is gorgeous!

Carol Ann Hopper said...

Absolutely fantastic work. Love it

Corina said...

Wow, gorgeous work! very skillful, beautiful colours and composition!

Unknown said...

The birds are stunning, but I also love the flowers, and the way the embroidery looks like it is on the side of the flower. Wonderful!

Michele said...

That is jaw dropping gorgeous.

Marilyn said...

Incredible work!

Ivory Spring said...

Absolutely gorgeous! You do the most beautiful work!

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