admin September 22nd, 2008
It’s helpful for beginners to read the basic instructions for watercolor quilts in one of the excellent “how-to” books available. I particularly like the books by Pat Magaret and Donna Slusser. Their color photos of the fabric swatches are helpful in understanding basic watercolor quilt concepts.
admin September 22nd, 2008
Watercolor design invites you to put on your “artist” mindset. Let your creativity flow, color outside the lines; in fact, try to make the lines disappear!
Focus on strokes of color and wavy lines that move the eye to create a mood, feeling or image. Even when working with straight-lined patterns, like Eternity Cross, create flow and movement within the cross. Watercolor design is very liberating and tends to capture your attention for hours on end!
Just keep moving those squares around, take a break, look again, and you will see something different each time. Give yourself a few days of looking at the design occasionally and when it feels right, go ahead and sew it together.
Remember, there are lots of different “right” ways to use this technique; enjoy yours!