Leather Quilting

Quilting in Leather

I have been interested in learning to quilt and embroider on leather 

for a while now.  When I found an artist teaching this

techniques online I just had to give it a try.

gypsywoodleathers.com/

The class Cathy had open is called Goddess

I made a few changes to my piece from her original.  

Instead of a face I choose to put my flowers in a pot.

After quilting on my Nolting long arm I began the dyeing process

All of the steps took quite a bit of time.

A bit further on the dyeing, sure makes the design pop

Here is my completed rendition.

"Leather Blooms"

As well as the brown dye of the original I wanted 

color, so took my ink pens to it.  

Also adding crystals for a little more bling

.

 Some close ups of the detail follow.

 Inking and crystals.

Hung in the stair well leading up to my studio.

Now I am considering what to do next in leather.

It was easy to do.

  I enjoy using this different material 

as well as the dyes and inks. 

Cathy has other great designs to try

or perhaps I will design something of my own.