After finishing my Spring Flowers quilt I decided I needed to get stuck into the text on my Aquarius quilt. I was not quite sure how I was going to achieve this. I knew I did not want to applique the text on as it would over power the quilt, I just wanted a subtle text. I searched the internet for an alphabet stencil but I was unable to find one big enough for my purpose. I then had a go at making my own stencil and smudging some oil sticks over the cut out letters but it was extremely laborious. After only two letters my fingers were hurting. (See the top image for stencil effect) Yesterday evening I cut out letters from funky foam and glued them individually to cardboard. I inked the letters once the glue was dry and used them as stamps. (This is one of my favourite stamping techniques). The first one was too dark but the second attempt was a bit better. I then added some gold acrylic paint here and there to give a distressed look to the lettering. It is still in the experimental stage but I think this is the road I am going to take to add text to my quilt.
3 comments:
fabulous! you are resourceful. I agree, the gold really makes the lettering look aged.
This is going to be a wonderful project.
Susan, I am sorry I haven't checked your blog lately, but I've had a busy time with family staying and also got out of the habit of looking at your blog as you are busy with your course work! Just to say your Spring Flowers is FAB-U-LOUS! Also, the lettering looks perfect, I can't wait to see the finished quilt! x
hi Kath hopefully it will all come together when I add the quilting to the text. It is still a work in progress but I'm getting there. x
hi Gwen I forgive you ;P I was really pleased to finally finish it and do some sewing for a change. x
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