Smokey

Posted byneonkittyquiltsPosted inPet Portraits, Uncategorized

The most meaningful pieces I create are those in memory of beloved pets. Smokey was a member of the Windham Fabrics team, and (if his expression gives us any clue ;)), a most discerning fabric expert.

The original photo…
…the pattern as drawn in Procreate…
…a first round of potential fabrics!…
…putting the pieces together – a great example of why you should use MistyFuse. The dark grey fabric looked ok before, but read as black when fused…yikes! time to peel and replace…

…and lots of stitching later. Many shades of grey (the more you use, the more lifelike the effect)…pebble stitch (lots)…whiskers in 12wt thread.

Published by neonkittyquilts

Laurie is a fiber artist who combines her passion for animals and quilting by producing pet portraits though a technique she calls "Pet-lique." A frequent teacher at IQF's Open Studios and The City Quilter in NYC, she has been published in Quilting Arts magazine and The Canadian Quilter. Her art quilts have been juried into special exhibits in Houston and the National Juried Show of the CQA. She sits on the board of the Quilt Alliance and is an enthusiastic member of SAQA. Laurie lives in NYC and Connecticut with her husband, their two angelic German Shepherds and three mischievous felines.

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