A couple weeks ago I started this small sample of a ‘southern magnolia’ to see if it would work for my real challenge quilt and I’m so glad I did. So many people commented on the beauty of the background fabric. I took that as a sign that my magnolia didn’t have the limelight it needed. So I tried to tone down that beautiful watercolor fabric with …
… crayons.
The colors turned it more green but after I heat set them …
… there wasn’t much green left. I decided the “Applebee's” crayon didn’t soak into the fabric. So I used the Kodak crayons and pressed harder and colored the leaves around the magnolia. That seemed to work. Now I’m wondering what ‘Crayola’ brand crayons would have done.
Maybe I can work some more on this piece yet. Somehow I need that flower to get more attention!
4 comments:
I really like your flower. Wonderful work.
To get the flower to 'pop', try adding some color with your crayons.
It's a beautiful flower but I think the depth in the background fabric is making it look a bit flat in comparison, could you use crayons or paint to add a little shading? I hope you stick with it because it's gorgeous!
visiting from crazy mum quilts. Wow that is stunning
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