Hope you enjoy a few pictures of this work in progress. The quilt is meanwhile finished and I'll show it to you in the next post.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Diamond // 20 and last !!!
It's done! I've completed Diamond! I am absolutely in love with this quilt. It started in June 2015 with just the idea of doing diamond shaped english paper piecing with lots of warm and rich colors. It grew slowly step by step. On my design wall and on the ground. I remember September of last year. I spent two days on the floor trying to decide about the layout of the diamond blocks. I'm so glad I took the time. I'm totally comfortable with my choice and never felt I should have done differently.
It also felt very natural to hand quilt it. The fact that it would take its time only added to my pleasure to spend more time with it. It's also the first time I used the overhanging backing fabric to bind it. Another decision I'm very happy with.
Diamond is my 29th quilt completed so far. I can't really say why but it is very dear to me. Probably because I feel I created it very carefully, giving and taking all the time it needed. No rush, no impatience. Just letting it grow and mature. Also leaving it alone for a while and work on other projects instead if I felt I needed more time to think it over. Now that it's done I'm not almost sad it's over as with earlier works. I feel joy and happiness and a deep sense of accomplishment.
If you are interested in the process be sure to check the links at the end of this post.
It also felt very natural to hand quilt it. The fact that it would take its time only added to my pleasure to spend more time with it. It's also the first time I used the overhanging backing fabric to bind it. Another decision I'm very happy with.
Diamond is my 29th quilt completed so far. I can't really say why but it is very dear to me. Probably because I feel I created it very carefully, giving and taking all the time it needed. No rush, no impatience. Just letting it grow and mature. Also leaving it alone for a while and work on other projects instead if I felt I needed more time to think it over. Now that it's done I'm not almost sad it's over as with earlier works. I feel joy and happiness and a deep sense of accomplishment.
If you are interested in the process be sure to check the links at the end of this post.
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| 186 x 141 cm |
Significant earlier posts showing the progress:
// 1 , // 2 , // 3 , // 5 , // 6 , // 7 , // 8 , // 9 , // 11 , // 12 , // 14 , // 15 , // 16 , // 19
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Scraps III also goes Blogger's Quilt Festival
This is my second entry to Blogger's Quilt Festival. I'm entering Scraps III to the
Modern Quilt Category.
I finished Scraps III last spring. It measures 177 x 140 cm. It is based on a log cabin block that I put on point. You can see the original post here.
Again, be sure to visit the site and leave your votes for your favorites!
Modern Quilt Category.
I finished Scraps III last spring. It measures 177 x 140 cm. It is based on a log cabin block that I put on point. You can see the original post here.
Again, be sure to visit the site and leave your votes for your favorites!
Kernel goes Blogger's Quilt Festival
It's that time of the year again! Amy Ellis is holding the Blogger's Quilt Festival 2016 Fall Edition. If you want to see some creative and exquisite quilts go over to her site and enjoy a vast selection.
I am entering Kernel into the Original Design Category.
I finished this quilt last year but but have not entered it before. You can see a previous post here.
I am entering Kernel into the Original Design Category.
I finished this quilt last year but but have not entered it before. You can see a previous post here.
The quilt measures 176 x 138 cm. It is paper foundation pieced and machine quilted.
Each block has been individually designed.
A few process shots. You can see more if you like by going to the previous post and following back the links. I started by defining the color scheme, making a collage in letter format of the layout I had in mind. Then I decided how big I wanted the single block to be and how it should look.
It's been a laborious journey and also my first time paper foundation piecing. I'm very happy with what I've done and hope you like it too.
Be sure to visit the Festival Site and leave your votes for your favorites!
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Mountains
I'm back with some paintings for a change. I painted these during art classes between January and June. This time we took inspiration from the theme of mountains. It seems the topic suited me. In fact I totally enjoyed the task and have been very productive. And I have to tell you that I'm very happy with what I've been able to create. I'm sorry for the picture overload but I can't help myself.
A special hello to my dear friend S.C. who has been patiently waiting for me to post them. Hope you enjoy seeing them.
They all measure approximately 61 x 42 cm (except the last that is half that big) and are painted with acrylics on paper.
I took this picture at the end of semester exhibition of student's works. Unfortunately because of the reflection from the windows it was impossible to take good pictures. This is the best I was able to do. One of the mountains shown is mine. Happy hunting!
A special hello to my dear friend S.C. who has been patiently waiting for me to post them. Hope you enjoy seeing them.
They all measure approximately 61 x 42 cm (except the last that is half that big) and are painted with acrylics on paper.
I took this picture at the end of semester exhibition of student's works. Unfortunately because of the reflection from the windows it was impossible to take good pictures. This is the best I was able to do. One of the mountains shown is mine. Happy hunting!
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