Think Positive a max challenge


Our local guild had a maximalism challenge.  I wanted to play with one shape in multiple ways with bold contrast color with neutrals and bold prints. I wasn't sure one shape like the cross or plus made in a more ordered fashion could be maximalism or not but this is what I came up with. Whether it is or isn't it will be in a local art museum with other guild members entries starting next week.
I love this pink color and am super happy with how it turned out.






This part of that center fabric I saved just for this label and contributed to the name. 



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