Thursday, March 29, 2012

Try New Things (TNT) Thursday: Quilt Painting!


The other day, while out browsing some of my favorite blogs, Laura at Quokka Quilts was showing her project from a two day workshop she attended with Helen Godden. I couldn't take my eyes off of her project. I then went in search of Helen Godden, who just happens to be a very talented quilt artist. After a little more stalking searching I found out that she was using Lumiere paints by Jaquard. I couldn't find them locally, so I ordered this little starter pack. Come to find out Leah Day used these paints on her quilt "Hot Cast".

I received these paints in the mail the other day, but I needed a quilt to try them out on. I knew I had to quilt a sample for the Sew Cal Gal March FMQ Challenge, so I decided to combine the projects.
Approx. 10" x 10"


Detail

Detail
These pictures really don't do this little piece justice, the quilt quite literally shimmers in the light. I used the paints without any mixing, applied by a small paint brush. They covered amazingly well. Painting was my first love, so the thought that I can combine the two, makes me a happy girl. I have a feeling that I will need a little more that just the starter pack of paint.

If you were with me last week for TTT and TNT Thursday, I asked you all about me starting a Quilty Embellishment Linky (QED) Party. I've decided to hold it on the 15th of each month. I hope you will join me. More details to follow.

Of course, I'm linking up today with the Melissa at Happy Quilting and Rebecca Lynne at Making Rebecca Lynne!



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Pat
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22 comments:

  1. Krista StitchedMarch 29, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Oh wow, now that is art. The quilting is incredible. So is the painting, how fun! What will you do with this beauty?

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  2. Krista SchneiderMarch 29, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    That was my comment above, but I was signed into the wrong google account, lol!

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  3. Mallory DonohueMarch 29, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    We carry the lumiere paints in our sewing store and LOVE them! Our quilting teacher has done a few classes on mixed media and included the paints in the lesson. I can't wait to share this with her! Is it ok if I pin the picture of the quilt?

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    1. Pat MerkleMarch 29, 2012 at 1:51 PM

      Mallory,

      I'm answering you here because you are a no-reply blogger. You are welcome to pin from my blog as long as you link back to my blog. I have pinned this image, feel free to follow me on Pinterest (see button on right side). I would love to know where your store is located.

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  4. Melissa CorryMarch 29, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    As always, amazing!!! Your quilting is just stunning!!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  5. ferneMarch 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I love what you did with the fabric paint! I am going to have to check out those paints. I am thinking they might be great for making labels too. Thanks for sharing this!

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  6. MCMarch 29, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Great results on that cute little mini quilt! Thanks for letting us know about this paint.

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  7. needle and nestMarch 29, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    This is gorgeous! It looks like a beautiful embroidery. Well done!

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  8. UnknownMarch 29, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  9. MargaretMarch 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    How cool, this turned out great! Love the shine

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  10. moiraMarch 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    oh Pat it's gorgeous. Really brings teh quilting to life - well done!

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  11. Janine @ Rainbow HareMarch 29, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I thought this piece was amazing before but the painting is just fantastic. I loved the Helen Godden link too, btw :)

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  12. IzzyMarch 29, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    That is gorgeous! Someone mentioned it above, this would be really cool for labels.

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  13. AllisonMarch 29, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    beautiful! what an amazing little quilt :)

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  14. What Comes Next?March 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    this is just gorgeous! I love the quilting design itself, and then the addition of the colour - wow! I still need to do my piece up for this month, and you're inspiring me to give it a different direction, thank you!

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  15. M-R CharbonneauMarch 30, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Pat, it looks awesome! Wow, you did a great job. I also wanted to let you know that I tagged you this week - http://quiltmatters.blogspot.ca/2012/03/tagged-im-it.html. Happy Friday!

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  16. Habibti at HomeMarch 31, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Wow!!! Wow is all I can say!!!! Wow!!

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  17. Gramma QuilterMarch 31, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    That. is soooo cool. I never thought of that. I would never consider myself as some who can paint, but to paint the designs that are quilted. Wow. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Jan RossMarch 31, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Hey Pat
    This is beautiful! It might even get me interested in quilting. I love the luminous sheen to the paint, and I really like your quilt design under the paint.Very cool!
    Jan

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  19. KatieMay 2, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    This is so frikkin amazing - So you quilted the piece and THEN painted it?
    I want to try this. . like. . NOW

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  20. KatieMay 7, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Hey Pat! I just finished my project that was INSPIRED by YOU!! I linked back to your blog so everyone could see YOUR beautiful quilt.
    http://katiesquiltsandcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/05/painted-dahlia.html

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  21. Yvonne MoxonMay 9, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Beautiful piece, the dark green background is the perfect base for these lovely colours thank you for sharing, Im off to view your pinboards :)

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