Sunday, February 14, 2010

Going Green ATC Trade

I am actually early on my next trade. It isn't due until March 1st but Hubby's birthday is next weekend and the weekend after, I have to go on a girl scout camping trip. So this was it for me to get them done. I am really excited how they turned out but my photography is not so great.




The background is a paper towel I used to soak up excess dye during my summer experimentation with daughter and friend. I thought the colors were cool so I kept them. They were perfect for this challenge. I stamped a fern type pattern on each with a hand cut stamp. Then machine quilted around to accent them. I added some left over angelina fibers and some green netting I had on hand from a lime bag. They make great grasses! I sewed over them with some thread to make blades of grass. I added some sequins and beads for a little extra something and then finished the edges. I am really happy with these and have 3 left over!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awesome
!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I was going to say the same thing as Anonymous....These are awesome Patty...you have just done a "series"! Great work. I hope everyone that received them enjoys them.

janice pd said...

These are way more awesome in person. so far DH says yours are his favorite of the green I've received.

Anonymous said...

Patty these are great! Gorgeous deep vibrant colors! I love it- especially seeing them together makes me think what a beautiful peice it would be all together and bigger too! Very inspirational and exciting to see! Wendy Lusk