Finishing All Things Asian

An Asian theme stencil placed here and there around the surface was the ticket to unifying the multiple images. Then using Shiva Paint Stick COPPER on a stencil brush, the open stencil areas were brushed in a slightly transparent fashion.

The above photo IS slightly deceiving in that the soft yellow background didn't show as well... but you do get the idea of what the stencil did. The next pic is the finished version (double click for closeup). I did feel a bolder yellow here and there in the background would add interest and move the eye around. So my Tsukineko bottled inks were added to finish off the top which is a far distance from where we started. I LOVE the journey!

The stenciled areas were further defined when quilted with a single thread black outline. The yellow background areas were quilted in similar color thread and then it was time to finish the edges. I added a stencil matching fabric ( soft copper color) of 1/4 viewable binding..machine stitched using monopoly top and bottom... Sleeve and label on the back and this baby is ready to go. Where?
This piece will be part of the teaching quilters donations to the public silent auction at Houston International in early November.