Avonlea is a friend's King Charles Cavalier. She was printed on cotton fabric and then painted with acrylic paint and thread. The frame has pictures of Avonlea and friends. I learned it is better to adjust the color of the print then try to alter it after. Avonlea's ears were brighter in the original photo then when I printed it. I was unable to brighten them but next time I will try more extreme colors i.e. maybe yellow instead of rust. Also, for a more dimensional look I will use some type of support like cardboard, foamboard or an artist canvas. I printed another picture of Avonlea which I will put in an oval frame. Avonlea is from Sikeleli King Charles Cavalier's.

Maggie meets Foxy

 

This is a quilt for Maggie who died last week at age seven. I printed the picture, thread painted it and then touched up the color with acrylic paint. I thought Foxy needed a bandana. I learned that it is harder to thread paint a smooth hair dog then a curly one. I think thread lighter or close to the color of the dog probably works best. I used three layers of trapunto for this quilt. RIP Mags.....