Watercolor + Stitching = Art Quilt!

Here is my quilted watercolor batik painting!

School's In, Jeanne Turner McBrayer, drawing by Kathie George

I used variegated rayon threads, more or less outlining the shapes in the fish, and adding swirls in the water.

I am excited about combining two of my favorite hobbies!

Something "Fishy" Kid's Quilt

Yesterday I quilted a little girl's quilt for my friend Karen.   I loved this fun little quilt!

The fish each have three stripes made from chenille by the inch strips.  I quilted the child's name in this fish block.

I used a light blue thread and did watery-looking stippling.  I did not quilt into the fish, which makes them look slightly dimensional.

 The corners of the quilt have starfish blocks, and the chenille becomes seaweed.

I know this will be a well-loved quilt for a lucky little lady!