He has a mate which is started. Should be another 10 years before I finish her though! Well maybe I can get it done by Christmas.
As a participant in a quilt art blog hop, I am submitting my current work in progress. To check out everyone else participating hop on over to Nina Marie's site
My last frog is actually a set of frogs. I pulled out a piece I had been working and and was in love with. Suddenly, after viewing it hanging up, I hated it. I pulled it off the design wall and buried it like I always do. When I get stuck on a project, I find that stepping away from it for a while will help me gain some perspective. This time it worked. I realized I did not have enough contrast and set about adding in more colors along with the contrast. I was happy when done but it was still missing something. Walking by my daughters african fighting frogs made me realize that was what was needed.
In second grade they learned about the life cycle of a frog and grew them into tiny little frogs. Once the unit was done, the kids were allowed to take some home. They were the size of a thumbnail. We took three which she promptly named Georgie, Gustavo and Fib. They are now the size of a large fist and need a bigger tank!
I am loving this piece. I am finally ready to square up and finish it off! It feels so good to create something I love again!
6 comments:
All I can say is WOW! Love your frog.
You hit it on all cylinders!
glen in Louisiana
I like the spots on the frog - they really make the frog look realistic.
ohh I think its an excellent idea to let a piece settle a bit when its done. The problem I find is that I'm always finishing pieces right on time of a deadline. I need to start giving myself a deadline rather than the actual one!
The froggy is cute - can't wait to see his mate!
Thank you ladies!
Patty I'm so glad to see you quilting something again. Your work is amazing!
Love the frogs! Your colors and overall design are very inviting.
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