Comments on: Weekend Quilt Update #1

By: Eva J.

Eva J. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:13:18 +0000

I eagerly await your next post. Still in awe and sooooo inspired! Thank you for sharing.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:18:51 +0000

Thanks Boop!

By: Boop

Boop — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:00 +0000

the contrast sure makes the leaves POP !! I love the batiks you chose for the ground and the leaves . Your applique technique (sewing ) is outstandind !!!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:40:53 +0000

Very good observation Michele. I had an art teacher who said something in a drawing class one time I have never forgot. “objects in life do not have lines drawn around them”. She got very perturbed when she saw outlines and that is an understatement. The “lines” are where the lighter value edge meets a darker value edge and vice versa in very simplistic terms. If you have to draw lines, or outline, then your values are too close and will have no definition.

Value, value, value. Have I preached enough yet?

By: Sandra

Sandra — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:35:46 +0000

Frances I think the operative word, is “relatively” easier.

Isn’t it amazing by focusing on where you place the light and dark values, how the image comes to life?