Button painting tutorial

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4/08/2014

Done at last!

The last stitch, the last button, and the last detail...  My eyes are so sore tonight that after I have a large gin and tonic I am going to put ice packs on them... I decided to have it professionally photographed because the lighting for all the black on black is beyond my skills..  It has been a long journey...over 3 1/2 years since I started collecting the images.  I still love every one of them.  But I will never start such a elaborate piece again either.

The earliest posts go back back to Oct and Nov of 2010..... and here is the photo of the materials as I was gathering them together..  all sepias, browns, and blacks...

18 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    It's a very great work! I would like to see more details. love it!

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  2. margaretApril 8, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    an amazing piece so much to see and all beautifully done

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  3. Lesley UKApril 9, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Congratulations. You must be so proud of what you have achieved. A big 'thank you' from women all over the world.Blessings

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  4. Lesley UKApril 9, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Congratulations.You must be very proud of what you have achieved. A big 'Thank You'from women all over the world. You have reminded us of how much we owe those brave souls Blessings Lesley UK

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  5. Susan ElliottApril 9, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Way to GO GERRY!!!!!!! I'm dancing for joy in my kitchen as the sun rises this morning. I have enjoyed the entire process of watching this quilt come to life. It's magnificent. The images, embroidery and the love in every stitch. A big hearty congratulations. I'll toast to you this evening. Great, great job!

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  6. Mosaic MagpieApril 9, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Congratulations on a job well done! Cheers!

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  7. MarilynApril 9, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    It looks fabulous. I didn't realize it had been that long in the making. I remember your first post, and the others in between. I wish I could see it in person, all together and finished up. Good luck in the quilt show with it.

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  8. Shirlee FassellApril 9, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    You masterpiece I magnificent!! Would love to see it in person. Congrats on reaching the. Finish line!

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  9. Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose CottageApril 9, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Wow! I don't quilt but appreciate the work. Would love to see this in "real life" to look at all the details. Congratulations on completing it! ; )
    ~Michele

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  10. MaureenApril 9, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  11. carlaApril 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Hi!!!!! It is amazing!!!! Wow!!!! I would also like to see it in person!!!!!

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  12. carlaApril 9, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Hi!!! It is beautiful!!!! I would love to see it in person too!!!!

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  13. CathyApril 9, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    How elegant and beautiful! This piece will surely go down in CQ history, much like the movement it represents. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the well-deserved accolades! You are awesome, dear one!!

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  14. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    Beautiful. What a labor of love.

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  15. Lisa BoniApril 10, 2014 at 5:44 AM

    Oh Gerry! It's absolutely beautiful! How I wish I could see this and all the fabulous details in person! Truly a masterpiece!

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  16. SuztatsApril 10, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    It's fabulous, Gerry! Amazing work! Great to see the beginning fabrics, and then the wonderful outcome!

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  17. MonicaApril 17, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Congratulations! The quilt is beautiful! Thank you for letting us all tag along as you worked through this quilt. I've enjoyed the journey.

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  18. LorraineApril 22, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    The beauty of the fabrics, embellishments and subject are stunning Gerry! Hope you enjoyed your gin and tonic - I'd love to have joined you to celebrate the completion.

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