
The deadline was extended from June 1st to June 15th and that gave me enough time to make something for the auction.
I started with the red batik with purple and gray gears. I felt like working with darker skin tones and blonde hair-as interesting combo but if it's good enough for RuPaul it's good enough for me!! I added the word harmony because I was being social/political in my mind while I was creating this and it spoke to be about human/racial harmony.
I embellished with two different yellow nail polishes for in the hair, one polish on the lips and another purple nail polish on the eyelids. I added rhinestones to simulate actual jewelry and a bit of white fabric paint on the eyes.
I'm glad they expended the deadline so I could commit to the SAQA auction project!
Hey, I watched an episode (a re-run, I'm sure) of Quilting Arts that you were on talking about your portrait quilts. I was so excited, I couldn't wait to try out your technique! So tonight, I worked in a gift for my father-in-law and put it to use. I'm making him a Dapper Dan (from O Brother, Where Art Thou?) grilling apron. I loved doing the raw-edge applique and filling in all the fun swirly stitches! I'm used to needle-turn applique, though, so I'm feeling nervous about how it'll hold up. I'll send you a photo of it when it's all finished, if you'd like.
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