Chantal Guillermet – Decay #2
Autumn undergrowth
Even as it decays, nature retains a certain beauty; especially when autumn light brings color to a tangle of decaying leaves and vegetation.
The background fabric was dyed by myself a long time ago and I thought it went well with this small branch reproduced in eco-print.
It’s the same branch that I reproduced in a smaller version on the background by stencilling with paintsticks.
Ecoprint on cotton, dammassé cotton fabric, fabric painting, rubbing with inktense blocks, painted vliesofix applications, free motion quilting and machine embellishment.
Hand embroidery with old Aubusson wool thread.
FIFTEEN BY FIFTEEN 
The leaves are beautiful and delicate. The green leaf creates such a striking contrast.
I like the background you have created!
Somehow this piece gives me the feeling of an old hand-painted wallpaper – and I mean that in the very best way!
There is truly autumnal feel to the piece and you have really captured the spirit of decay. Great colours.
Chantal, your quilts always bring to me a sense of serenity. There is something ethereal about your work. Even if it depicts decay, it is still very beautiful and calming.
A great background fabric! To me it looks like light coming thru.
I like how you used painted vliesofix for the leaves.
the delicate images of the leaves play well against your hand dyed background. Peace and serenity abound.
ANN
You have created depth and a colorful and fragile atmosphere depicting decay. Lovely details and composition, well done!
Wonderful and delightful colours and design.
Beautiful colours and great composition. I love all the textures and little details. The hand stitching are so perfectly added. Beautiful!
The background fabric goes so very well with the ecoprinted leaves.
The insert with the paintstick leaves gives it depth.
The handstitching is a beautiful supplement.
A lovely autumnal feel to this piece and the techniques you have used to create it are beautiful. I love the details that really give the effect of decay. Well done
The choice of background color is appropriate for the theme. The details you create are very precise.
This has a very delicate feel yet speaks of decay in the choice of colours. The details and stitching add depth to the iece.
A lovely way of placing your delicate leaves on the interesting background. The insert of the green leaf works very well. The stitching is awesome.
Great capture of autumnal vibes and colors!