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Comment by Jody Raines on October 1, 2012 at 16:16

Thank you so much! As a new member of this group, it is wonderful to have so many warm and welcoming comments about my efforts!

Comment by Elaine Wilding on October 1, 2012 at 15:45

Great job and wonderful touch of history. Hugs Elaine

Comment by Margaret on October 1, 2012 at 0:36

so good to read in the comments how you have done these Jody, I so admire your wonderful work

Comment by Jody Raines on September 30, 2012 at 20:54

Thank you, Mandy.  I use  a reverse blow up of my photo to get the architectural angles and segments correct and then choose my fabrics as close to the background color as possible and use Wonder Under to adhere them in place. I shade and add details with fabric paint and markers as needed and enhance with thread painting.  I sometimes satin stitch around the main larger parts but often leave them 'raw edge'.

Comment by Mandy Currie on September 30, 2012 at 14:52

This is lovely, you are so clever, is this applique?

Comment by Anneliese on September 30, 2012 at 12:39

Thank you su much, Jody, I understand now. I am full of admiration. Your explanation is very good.

Comment by Jody Raines on September 30, 2012 at 12:12

Thank you. These are currently on display but I will be going own tomorrow and will try to get a good closeup. I cut batik fabrics into tiny pieces and use a granular adhesive, Bo Nash 007 Bonding Agent that is heat activated with an iron and press sheet. Then I use monofilament thread and sew them all down in a squiggly manner, if that makes sense.  LOL! Thank you for your kind comments about my work.

Comment by Anneliese on September 30, 2012 at 12:06

Admiration - could we see a close-up of the tree leaves. How did you make them?