Today's Progress

First, a little explanation, having never done this before some of the painting is experimenting with using acrylics. Second, explanation, when you design fabric you have to include over all designs, geometric designs and backgrounds. None of these may make the cut but I am enjoying the exercise. Honestly, I haven't a clue what I am doing but I sure am doing it fast. More leaves tomorrow, also some tulips in fairly large scale....something for everyone, I hope.
Had the most fun doing the backgrounds. Don't know if you would agree with me but IMHO, most background fabric is just boring. Not enough color...all that tone on tone is just too tame for me. My hope is that the fabric company will like these because the market really needs something interesting in this arena.

Thanks for all the comments on the painting. I appreciate all your suggestions and take them all into consideration. After all, you are the quiltmakers I want to reach. Sorry that I haven't taken time to reply to everyone individually...but know that it means so much to me to hear your thoughts.

On a less interesting note, it is still hot in Texas...yuck! Come on folks, it is almost the middle of November and it is 86 F today. Tomorrow is predicted to be 71 F....I will believe it when it happens. My poor pansies are panting....my mums are shriveling...it is fall all you weather makers. Time for some cool weather.

Stopped painting early today...even though it is fun....I need to touch fabric. Not sure I have completely recovered from market...running out of steam, rather, exhausted at the end of each day. Result: haven't quilted for a couple of days.....haven't appliqued since before market...eeek. Neurosis is sure to set in at any minute. Ronnie keeps telling me to take a day off before I burn out...I think I am already toasty....but a day off..hmmm? What would I do on a day off? Sew, of course, so I guess that really isn't a day off but it would be doing what I love.

Scarlet will think about that tomorrow.