Treasured Feathers
is one of the many pieces featured in
The Sketchbook Challenge book
by Sue Bleiweiss
There is a huge blog hop going on to help Sue Celebrate her new book release.
Each artist in the book is hosting a stop along the hop with tons of giveaway prizes.
See the list of stops at the very bottom of this post, check the dates and be sure to visit each.
Sue's book is loaded with great sketchbook themes to get your sketchbook fun started, strategies for turning your sketchbook pages into art, photos, tutorials and much more.
Available at
Leave a comment on THIS post and be entered to win
from Sue Pelland Designs
1) A Leaves Galore Grande size template
And
2)A Quilter's Chalk Line tool
And
3) the pattern of your choice from Sue's website
Retail value $80.00!
I will be picking the winner
July 2, 2012 Monday.
From sketchbook page to art quilt.
In the book there is a tutorial on how to make Silk Fusion
or sometimes called Silk paper.
This technique was used to make the bird, flowers and tree come to life.
or sometimes called Silk paper.
This technique was used to make the bird, flowers and tree come to life.
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Blog hop schedule:
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Blog hop Sponsors
138 comments:
It is indeed a treasure. Amazing portrayal.
How lovely! This piece really does come to life.
I cannot believe the beauty of the quilting. It has been fun stopping to visit you.
Your free motion work is phenomenal! LOvely work. Can't wait to see the book! Debbie Bein
Wow! What a lovely piece.
What a beautiful piece! That cardinal looks like it could fly
wow, that quilt is so beautiful, now I know I have to get the book, I want to try that.,thanks for sharing, and please add my name to the drawing.....
Fabulous free-motion quilting.
Simply beautiful work! Thank you for sharing this with us.
The bird is beautiful and I'm so impressed with your quilting.
Beautiful piece and I am amazed by the quilting. thank you. Glad I stopped here.
that is a work of art! Goodness that is beautiful.
Wonderful bird!!!!
What a hop! The bird is gorgeous.
I love that quilt, beautiful design and subject.
It really inspires me to create art pieces.
Debbie
Absolutely lovely quilt ... as usual, Kay!
Such lovely and intricate work! Looks like it's about to come to life...! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
--Mina
Wow, I love your cardinal. It really does come alive. Great giveaway.
The best way to start a day is to feel inspired by something beautiful. Your piece is sending me into my own studio today excited about making art. What a gift! Thanks!
Anne Jones
What an amazing quilt. Such texture!
Your quilting skill is mind blowing! I really enjoyed looking through your blog.
Your work is stunning. I loved visiting!
Thank you for joining in the Blog Hop. What fun to get to see everyone's wonderful work, especially the Cardinal executed with such verve.
Beautiful work! Can't wait to get my hands on the book.
It's is a beautiful piece Kathy, and your quilting makes it so elegant!
Beautiful quilting, feels like your bird will fly off the page.
Love your piece. The quilting is amazing.
Love the gorgeous colour of your birdie! Have really enjoyed seeing all the different sketches that have come up on the blog too.
Love your Cardinal. Sew beautiful! And love the beading embellishments. Cant wait to get the book.
Amazing Quilting! So inspiring! I may not win, but the book is definitely high on my wish list; thanks for the opportunity!
What a beautiful little quilt - I;'m going to have to learn that Silk Fusion technique, as it does bring real life to the cardinal. Gorgeous quilting on this piece.
Enjoying the blog hop! Your work is lovely - especially like the cardinal.
I love the cardinal. It's fantastic!
The entire composition is beautiful.
You know I am one of your biggest fans! congrats on being included in the book. will definitely be purchasing.
not interested in the drawing cause I got all that stuff! doing a class with sue in two weeks, can't wait.
go sox!!
I Love your Cardinal Piece! This is so beautiful! I definitely want this Sketchbook! I can't wait to make a project!
What a beautiful piece! I love the cardinal. Thanks for the opportunity.
Cardinals are one of the most beautiful birds, your depiction is amazing! Thanks
That quilt is AMAZING.
Beautiful piece! Looking forward to checking out the book.
The colors and intricate quilting are amazing.
I love cardinals -- my mom's favorite bird. This is truly beautiful.
what an awesome blog!! thnx for sharing your wonderful work! the book will be a hit for certain!
Beautiful work. The quilting is amazing.
Lovely to meet you on the blog hop. This is an amazing piece of work WOW What more can one say. I follow the Sketchbook Challenge and am so inspired by all the work. Your sketch book is also a treasure. Thanks for sharing and for all the prizes offered.
Heather B Cape Town South Africa
Beautiful, beautiful piece and such stunning quilting! You must have more patience than you know what to do with. :) Anyway, thanks for such a generous giveaway....I would love to win!
What an amazingly beautiful quilt! I love cardinals! We have a pair nesting in our backyard right now and they love to come down for a quick visit.
The quilt is stunning! I'd love to learn how to make such a beauty!
Absolutely stunning!!!
Breathtaking - I love cardinals and this is such a beautiful portrayal!
Beautiful quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
Your beautiful quilting really highlight the cardinal and bring it to lifr.
The silk fusion in this quilt is exquisite!
This is GORGEOUS!
Gorgeous workmanship. You really brought life to this piece.
Beautiful cant wait to learn all this fun stuff from all the blog hops! Thanks
What a fabulous quilt, Kathy!
I really appreciate professional artists sharing with and encouraging other artists.
Donna
Very pretty. TFS.
Count me in!
I love blog hops because it introduces me to blogs I have never visited. Your artwork is glorious! I shall return!
Absolutely gorgeous quilting! I just got my book yesterday and have skimmed through it. Looking forward to the time to read it. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and techniques. Will encourage and inform me as I turn my sketches into art quilts. Thanks!
Love the Blog Hop! It's great fun finding so many wonderful blogs.
Your work is exquisite!
What a beautiful quilt. We need to know how to get from idea to product.
Beautiful quilt! My book came today and I can't wait to curl up on the couch and read it. Thanks for the chance to win.
so beautiful!
I have ALWAYS admired your sketchbook(s)......Sue's book looks like it is full of wonderful inspiration......your work is a fabulous addition. I love to see how you can bring your sketches to life!
oh how I wish I had the patience to make something this lovely, all the detail is incredible. I would love to be added to the drawing.
I adore your work Kathy! Thanks for sharing such a lovely blog. I looked at many of your older posts and am inspired by your work! I am so happy to be a sponsor for this great hop to celebrate an outstanding book.
I am enjoying the Sketchbook Challenge! I can dream that some of my sketches will translate so beautifully into a quilt!
What a beautiful piece......love the designs in the free motion quilting....
What a beautiful quilt! I don't imagine that I could ever create something like.
I am inspired by the images and colors.What creative work you create.
Lovely quilt! Love the vibrant bird!
Each stop makes the book more and more interesting. Should could enjoy the inspiration.
Your piece is wonderful!
Great Inspiration
Your picture is awesome...
I love the Cardinal!
Glad i found your blog through the blog hop. I will take a better look around. Your quilt is amazing! Patsy from
HeARTworks
What a marvelous, primo, sensational, superb quilt. Color choice, textural design work, skill you've got it all! WOW. Thanks for the opportunity.
Excellent! and thank you for this opportunity.
The quilting on that piece is inspiring.
Lovely work!
what a nice give away and a gorgeous piece you have made.
one of my favorite birds, beautiful quilting. Cant wait to read how to do the silk fusion.
Beautiful, beautiful!
I am really enjoying this blog hop - so much beautiful work! I love your quilt! :)
Linda
Your quilt is absolutely amazing! Beautiful!
Love your blog! I'm enjoying finding new art sites to follow!
This is a really fun hop!
Especially love the treatment of the cardinal
and the branch it is sitting on!
Your cardinal quilt is amazing! The book sounds really good and what a lot of generous sponsors.
OMG This quilt is amazing. Show stopping, stunning! Love it. Thanks for sharing insights on this book.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Your work is beautiful!! I've added you to my bookmarks so I can check back often.
The detail in the quilt is incredible! Beautiful work! Thanks for the opportunity to enter the drawing.
Beautiful quilt! Can't wait to see the book!
One word? Wow!
This has to be my favorite piece so far.
I love your piece! Vibrant color!
I am fascinated by the idea of silk fusion - the bird and flowers in your piece are beautiful and I would love to learn the technique. I will buy the book anyway, but it would be great to win your generous package.
Ack! I can't wait for this book....all this blog hopping is getting me excited!
This is such a fun blog hop!
Thanks for sharing.
What a great give away - a book full of beautiful quilts is definitely a winner!
I've been following the challenge and enjoyed the 1st book, looking forward to #2. Keep up the good work.
I love your work.
Everyone's books and houses and sketches are so different, yet all are very free. Very inspiring. I could look at this all day.
I love your designs. What a lovely post.
whoa. That cardinal looks ready to fly away. Amazing stitching.
Gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow is all I can say. Thank you for the give away.
Beautiful.
Really, one of those stop-breathing- for-a-second-it's-so-lovely moments.
:)
Thank you for offering a giveaway! Your silk fusion piece is absolutely gorgeous...I cannot even imagine how many hours went into that piece.
Such a beautiful piece! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Your design and execution of the stitching is gorgeous. Thank you for the giveaway to celebrate.
Would love to win! Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com
oh my gosh. that was gorgeous. think I am going to have to get that book. dipping into vacation savings is hard, but...wow.
Great give away! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love cardinals so your work definitely caught my eye! Thanks for a chance to win, and for giving me one more reason to buy the book!
I love your quilting. Beautiful bird.
The cardinal is wonderful.
OH MY GOODNESS! This is FANTASTIC! Stunning...
WOW! stunning quilt; love the quilting, I aspire to create something similar and still practicing.
absolutely gorgeous!
That cardinal quilt is just stunning! Those tiny feathers you quilted are exquisite. Just completely beautiful!
TFS
Hugs,
Beth P
Absolutely beautiful!
What a beautiful cardinal!
What beautiful quilting.
Your quilting is gorgeous. I love this blog hop because it makes me aware of so many talented people I probably would not otherwise find. Thank you.
Beautiful quilting! Judith, Texas
I have just received the book and it is fabulous. One to read over and over and over again. Lots of wonderful ideas!
Wow! This looks absolutely gorgeous!! And definitely a book to add to my "wish list"!! I LOVE this FMquilting!!
Your quilt is gorgeous!
Lovely piece, I'd love to work with silk paper.
This is soooo exciting - thanks for the opportunity ;-)
Beautiful work
beautiful work
Hi Kathy,
Just stopping by to congratulate you on your feature in the Sketchbook Challenge book! Beautiful and inspiring artwork!
What a beautiful piece of art!! Your silk fusion technique intrigues me, and your quilting is superb.
It's gorgeous!
Wow, it's beautiful. I love the quilting!
Your work is truly amazing!
I've never taken a class in fiber.. now I definitly have to!!!!!
This piece is amazing :)
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