Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Noah's Ark Banner!


After I got all of the chaos out of the way, I have been resting. I am so sore from the paddle, didn't realize I had paddled that far and when you start out tired, it is not smart to over do it, lol.

I think I got everything covered and taken care of, still need a new window for my car and I have to get another license and of course a purse to put it in. I want to thank all of you for your comments and encouragement, friends are a blessing when we have a bad day.

Yesterday I finished my ark piece, and hung it on the wall. I made it to fit above the back double doors, so it is long and narrow. I tried getting a good shot, but with it on the wall, I had the fan light in the way, and reducing it, made it hard to see the details. I used a lot of fun fabrics, some homespuns and patterns that worked well with the animals, I used them on. The design was made from patterns by Jan patek and some from Janet Bolten and a bit of my own. I also added some 3D elements to some areas, just had fun and made it up, as I went along.

Of course, you know who had to jump up on his tree to get in on the action. The quilt measures 68" x 10".


Here is a closer look at the center designs. I used jute for hay and some tools in noah's box. I had to lighten and sharpen the photos, so they look bright and cutesy, I wish I could have taken a photo outside before I hung it up. I used double backed rug tape to put it on the wall.


15 comments:

Barbara Strobel Lardon said...

Absolutely FABULOUS!!!!
This turned out so nicely. Great work Debbie.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Very cool!

Vicki W said...

I love your Ark banner!

Karen said...

Love it, love it. Just about any design for Noah's Ark would be something I like. You do a good job in combining elements to create a piece of your own.

acorn hollow said...

that looks so great above the door. the cat is funny just his little ears showing.
I am catching up so sorry you had your purse stolen.It must be so hard to think about it.
Cathy

paulette said...

Very cutsey!! Love it!
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annie said...

just wondeful!!

Kris said...

Debbie - This is absolutely wonderful!! I clicked on the pictures so I could see them better and you have done an incredible job!! Sooooooo fun!!!

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

Love the banner you do such beautiful work.

Allie said...

Debbie this is beyond wonderful - it looks awesome there - I love the elephants, and the kitty, your zebras are perfect - this is so excellent!

cucki said...

So beautiful xxx

Anonymous said...

Oh Debbie...this one a keeper! Love it!

Betsy said...

Your banner is wonderful. So glad yo hear you are safe.
Is this one of your designs?

Barb said...

Oh my gosh....that is truly wonderful!

Fiona said...

It is just lovely Debbie...
Hugz