Once again I have been inspired by Phoenix Canariensis, a common tree in Gran Canaria and one that we saw everyday on our walk to the beach. Looking up into the tree you could see the newly forming leaf spikes silhouetted against the blue sky and it was this image which inspired me.
My original plan was to foundation piece but after having a go I gave up! Never been a fan of that particular method and when I have done it, the results have been somewhat hit and miss so I think that is it now - never again!
Instead, I drew the image on to the background fabric and used Inktense Pencils to colour in before 'painting' it with water. I haven't used this method before so I'm pleased with the results, apart from a little bit of bleeding.
I free machine quilted in some areas with a variegated thread to give some texture and then quilted around the leaf shapes to finish.
I wish the background fabric had had a bit more colour bit apart from that, I'm pleased with the finished quilt.
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