After two days, I begin to think I might actually finish by the 20th–my goal so that I won’t have to pay extra postage for 3 day or (gasp) 1 day service.
I finished the hand work this morning, made the big pattern, and made a mess looking for fabric, Then I started the improv part. I’m not trying for any realism, like making people shapes. I’m just aiming for the energy of the crowd.
Some pieces are attached; some are just placed to audition. At first it was hard to make the pieces as big as I wanted the for the “front”; then I had trouble sizing back down for the “distance.” So there is some adjusting to do. The embroidery on the “posters” didn’t end up graded in as many sizes and I’d originally intended, but I think it will do.
They get quite small in the back.
I see my sketch of the “city” at the top is too light to show. The smaller sketch is here, in case you didn’t see it a couple days ago.
The plan is to finish the improv tomorrow and maybe start the “buildings.” Another day for quilting and another for facing and label and hanging sleeve. I might not have to cancel any activities and still have plenty of time to finish. Optimism is a good thng, right?
Linking with the Clever Chameleon’s Colour Tuesday and Oh Scrap!
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Looking good so far!
Sending wishes for a speedy finish!
Hoping you get this done in time to save yourself some $$. I am optimistic for you. It’s going to be an interesting piece. Thanks for sharing at Colour & Inspiration Tuesday.
Looks like an awesome piece in progress!
Optimism is indeed a good thing, though in reality things always seem to take twice as long. Good luck!
Optimism is good, and it’s a great start!