I'm pretty happy with how the fabrics are working to convey my scene. I will still fuss over the flowers in the foreground but I couldn't wait to start quilting. Laying in the texture, that comes from quilting, is my favorite part of a project. I know many quilters only like the piecing part of the process, sending their finished quilt tops out to be quilted by someone else. Whether I'm doing traditional piecing, or building a scene like this, I always look forward to putting in the quilting lines most of all.
It is this texture that really pulls all the elements together, often obscuring where one fabric edge is laid over the top of another. It's like blending paint and the closest a textile piece comes to being like a painting. The quilting lines can bury mistakes or pull disparate elements together in a way that is fascinating. It always makes me wonder how the eye and brain work. It's like they want to see unity and matching color and the thread, laid on top, helps the brain do just that, even when it isn't quite there.
So, enjoy watching this develop as I continue to quilt the remaining parts. I think I will tackle the large boulder on the left next. That should bring it to life!
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