A Very Pretty Chicken Quilt
Not too long ago I was contacted by a lady named Rebecca who found one of my chicken photos online and wanted to use the image for creating a quilt. Needless to say, I was flattered that she asked! She promised to share a photo when the quilt was complete.
I’ll just take a moment here to admit that my sewing skills are rudimentary, at best. I can sew a button on a shirt and mend clothes, but I never was much good at creating a garment, patchwork block, or other more intricate sewing projects. So I have to say that quilts like Rebecca’s really amaze me. 🙂
Rebecca contacted me the other day with photos of the finished piece. It measures 31″ x 23″ and looks fantastic!
I love her artistic representation of my chickens! She named her creation ‘Del and DaisyMae’. Rebecca will be entering her artwork in a juried show in San Antonio…best wishes with your entry, Rebecca!
Here is a close-up…
Have you ever created quilts or other artwork depicting chickens?
Update…this quilt was stolen from the art show where it was on display. Please let me know if you see it and I will contact the rightful owner.
It’s amazing!
I think so too 🙂
That is an amazing piece of art, well done Rebecca, and best wishes on the showing, you really should win.
That quilt has to win! I’ve never seen such intricate detailing on a quilt. I am one of those unfortunate ones that keeps trying but my quilts are far from art and would never win awards.
I’m sure that they are better than you give yourself credit for, Lois!
I guess you could call her, Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farms! She does fantastic work!!! I know, I have one of her pieces!
Thank you, Georgia! I’m very happy that you have one of my favorite pieces!
Wow, the quilt pic is gorgeous. I quilt a bit, also, and I can tell you a lot of hours went into this art quilt. I’d be surprised if it did at least place or win in a show.
I meant I’d be surprised if it didn’t win. ..argh me typing.
I knew what you meant, Toni! But thanks for correcting that 😉
Thank you, Toni, if it is chosen for the exhibit, or wins a prize (fingers crossed), I’ll let Lisa know.
That is absolutely stunning! I sew and quilt – not nearly to that standard, but I know how much work and artistry she put into that project.
So true, Kathi! She did an amazing job!
Thank you, Kathi.
It is so good I thought it was a photo at first and wondered where the quilt was. Stunning!
I’m sure that Rebecca will appreciate your comment, Carmen!
THAT is an amazing compliment! Thank you so much!
Amazing wish she had a video on how to do those eyes!
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Thank you, Debbie. The eyes are always the most important part. I’m sorry I do not have a video, but I created the eyes using just a base solid color of fabric (medium brown for both chickens), then “painting” with several different threads to give the color variation, finishing up with black ink for the pupil and a tiny dab of white fabric paint for the highlights. 🙂
Amazing detail!! You did a wonderful job. Good luck on the contest.
I love Rebecca’s creation too 🙂
wow!!! Incredibly beautiful!!
Thank you, for the kind words, Lisa!
They are well deserved!