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Quilting: Bass Harbor Light
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Bass Harbor Light

stitched but no pencil work

Finished
stitched but no pencil work

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Thread Art »

Instructions

I used my own drawing rather than the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Otherwise I followed the instructions
Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Casual

Materials

Cotton, fusible fleese, fusible interfacing, thread, colored pencils

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to do something for my brother and sister-in-law and they have a lighthouse theme going at their summer place.

What are you most proud of?

The rocks in this piece

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It probably would have been a good idea to do the picture the instructor suggested but it didn't suit me.

 

24 comments

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vmami51060373 on craftsy.com
vmami51060373
Apr 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Ez nagyon szp! Nekem tletet adott, hogy megprbljam elkszteni.
patz in suffolk on craftsy.com
patz in suffolk
Oct 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is lovely! The colours really bring it to life. I love it!
grammy cooper on craftsy.com
grammy cooper
Sep 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful job! Ilove it!! Colored or not it is just lovely!
cleaverly bev on craftsy.com
cleaverly bev
Aug 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love this! You did a great job! I rocognized the lighthouse even before I was the name on your piece. It is one of my favorite lighthouses in Maine.
HelenEliz on craftsy.com
HelenEliz
Aug 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you all, someone asked what brand pencils I used. I have an odd collection, some prismcolor, some derwent, some cheap brands that were gifts. I use all of them.
RosemarieW on craftsy.com
RosemarieW
Aug 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful - reminds me of stained glass quilting. Now I just have to take this class!
musicalstitches on craftsy.com
musicalstitches
Jul 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It is really nice! What brand of colored pencils are you using?
Meili on craftsy.com
Meili
Jul 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the depth, you did a great job!
Newt1999 on craftsy.com
Newt1999
Jul 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love the coloring on this...very nice piece!
CFin on craftsy.com
CFin
Jul 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very nice, there are so many ways to interpret this technique
marianna2011 on craftsy.com
marianna2011
Jul 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh ny gosh - it's beautiful. Your brother is lucky to receive this. I have been to Bar Harbour once and miss the coast. I am in Western Canada - Mountains now! I love the colors.
quiltlady13 on craftsy.com
quiltlady13
Jul 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job
Christinehuxter on craftsy.com
Christinehuxter
Jul 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
fabulous, really great piece of work well done
Lola Jenkins on craftsy.com
Lola Jenkins
Craftsy Instructor
Jul 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
THE color made a HUGH impact. This is so beautiful. You done an exceptional job. EXCEPTIONAL.... GORGEOUS...FANTASTIC....BREATH TAKING.....
BL Brown on craftsy.com
BL Brown
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Ok - I am pondering and considering taking this course - your picture convinced me! I can't believe the difference the coloring made! I always loved to color!
Jupiter Smith on craftsy.com
Jupiter Smith
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I suppose it is because you started with such a beautiful fabric, there is so much texture and movement in all your colors. That adds a lot of interesting shadows. Great picture!
renatal197459244 on craftsy.com
renatal197459244
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it!
Depanyi on craftsy.com
Depanyi
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
HelenEliz, So Lovely! I love lighthouses and am excited just thinking about doing one of them now. And thank you so much Lola for this easy way for even a non-artist like me to make art. It looks so hard to do, but your step-by-step process puts it in reach for even me.
Ladymax on craftsy.com
Ladymax
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The picture used in the course also did not suit me. I have done my own and hope that it turns out as lovely as yours. I am a bit of a nut for lighthouses.
flyinggeese on craftsy.com
flyinggeese
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful work love your lighthouse. can't wait to start my course on thread art. see you soon!
Lola Jenkins on craftsy.com
Lola Jenkins
Craftsy Instructor
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is soooooooooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL! I am in tears right now. I am so proud of you HelenEliz. You have done a fantastic job. The fabric choice is just wonderful. I feel like this is a place that I would love to visit. I am sure your brother and his wife will be delighted to have your masterpiece.
Beadywoman on craftsy.com
Beadywoman
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
WoW! The finished project is even more beautiful! You really brought it to life!
Beadywoman on craftsy.com
Beadywoman
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
HelenEliz, this is beautiful! Ya know, it looks like there is a group of us that are all taking the same courses! How cool is that?
Artmomma on craftsy.com
Artmomma
Jul 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love your lighthouse! I like the way that Lola offers a pattern to follow while instructing how to create your own design. I am sure your brother and his wife will display your artwork proudly.

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