Friday, April 15, 2011

Luminous Landscapes with Gloria Loughman

For the last two days I've been taking one of Gloria Loughman's classes and had a wonderful time. Her forte is more for innovative quilts depicting natural landscapes and she has developed techniques which make me appear much clever than I am when it comes to artistic quilts. I completed the background on the first day and then finished the wall hanging today. I decided not to make my project too large as I knew that when I return home I'd be very busy with the comfort quilts and I didn't want another UFO.
I'm pleased with the result and only have to square it up and apply the binding. It looks like I'll have a quilt to keep this time. I based it on a photo of the sunset in the Australian desert and It's one of my favourite scenes that I've photographed and I plan on having the photo enlarged as well as it's one of DH's favourites too.
Gloria was a lovely teacher and very helpful with techniques etc so I learned a lot and had a fun time doing something different to my usual quilting style.
I will sleep well tonight and I have 2 more days of classes so more fun to come.
More later, Hugs Jan Mac

7 comments:

Merilyn said...

Wow! Jan, what a lovely respite from your usual fare of late!!! I am very impressed with how your scenic quilt turned out!!! You did a great job! I hope you hang it somewhere where you will be able to see it everyday!!!
Thankyou for sharing another side of your sewing life!!! Have a great weekend!!

willywagtail said...

Wow! I love it. So beautiful.Glad you are keeping it too. Cherrie

Doreen G said...

Wow Jan this is so beautiful-- well done you.

Edie said...

Wow Jan thats great. Feels good to create your own work of art, Cheers from Edith in coolish Tassy

jacaranda said...

I love your quilt Jan, especially the colours. Enjoy the next lot of classes. It's great that you are taking time out for yourself. Jenni

Maria said...

That just looks magnificent Jan!

Sheila said...

Your wall hanging turned out beautifully! I'm glad you are having some down time. You work so hard to help others.