I managed two walks on the river trail this weekend. The weather has been glorious here, in the low sixties with gorgeous blue skies. The best of the colors are behind us, but there is still plenty to see.
The first day, I noticed this wasp's nest in a tree- previously hidden by the tree's leaves!
Today I saw this bird's nest, safe and secure in a couple of large limbs.
Isn't that blue sky gorgeous against the white tree bark?
I've also been in the studio. I am determined to find a way to interpret this photo I took in Michigan in a way that makes me happy.
I am going for the restful tones of green against the vertical lines of the trees. The leaves were just starting to turn when I was there in September, so I chose fabric that would reflect the colors I thought I would see at the height. Here's what I have pieced--
I am going to try some wonky machine embroidery, and add hand embroidery at the end. I'm hoping that will help tone down some of those yellow areas that just jump out at me. The quilting will be simple and linear.
12 comments:
Lovely pictures Beverly!
I love the splashes of yellow in your green lineair quilt!
Wonderful piece! I do get a sense of sunlight dappling through the trees and hitting the odd leaf that is just starting to turn for the season.
I love your trees!
You really are a good photographer. That top shot is just perfect and would be a great painting or quilt! Any of the shots would be actually.
Glad that you are working away and getting your ideas out. It always feels good doesn't it?
I grew up in Vermont, and an old farmer told me that the wasps only build their nests higher than the next year's snow fall, so that the nest will stay dry. He was right every year that I found one! So that nest was very high up in the tree.....
Love this interpretation of trees.
Gorgeous photos of beautiful views. You are having a wonderful, colorful season in Utah this year. I used to live in Pleasant View near Ogden and always enjoyed drives into the wooded areas to see the colors. I think your fabric interpretation is quite good. I actually like the spots of light that the yellow brings, but I will be eager to see how your embroidery stitches might change that effect. Enjoy! I've over at Off the Wall also.
You have been taking some wonderful photos lately. I lke your nterpretaton of the forest.
ohhh its so nice to see the inspiration! the use of the accent color is great!
Wow that is an impressive wasp's nest up there! I love the quilt. Looks great!
Your interpretation us wonderful. I really get the feel if the woods.
Hi!
Fabulous post! Like others, I, too, like the splashes of yellow, the light hitting the odd leaf, and the natural feeling in this piece. Thanks for the comment on my blog.
Susan
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