The April 2016 Quilting Arts Reader Challenge asked readers to complete a small art quilt inspired by memories of fairs and barnyard experiences. I instantly knew that I would create a piglet quilt! I started my art quilt by sketching a piglet face on white muslin fabric using a black fabric marker.
I ironed freezer paper to the back of the muslin to provide me with a more stable drawing surface. Next I used Derwent Inktense Pencils to add color and details to my little piggie.
I used bright eye-catching colors because I decided to call my piggie "Violet".
I just kept coloring, adding the grass in the background and the blue sky. I drew in the fence posts and barn. Its easy to get lots of color where you want it with Inktense pencils using a paint brush and water and spreading the color around and mixing it as you go.
After the painting was complete, I pressed the fabric to set the colors even though Violet will never get a bath! (no washing machine for her)
Next I added batting and backing fabric and started free motion quilting. I added in details with thread, including metallic thread for the barbed wire fence.
Here is the finished QA Challenge Entry "Violet"
I am happy to say she has been selected as one of the finalist for the "Barnyard/Fair" Reader Challenge! A sampling of the finalists' artwork will appear in the October/November issue of Quilting Arts magazine. http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blog/page/2
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