Completed January 30, 2008
18" x 20"
18" x 20"
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Here's another WIP photo.
The one thing I learned (the hard way) with this quilt is that when it comes to making quilts that deal with images, after you have drafted the pattern to your satisfaction, you must then come up with a background that makes sense. I guess this happened with the turtle quilt (Nearing the Finish Line), also.
I knew I wanted to do something for the background that made sense with the humanness of the hand, hence the house. And of course, it's important to contrast your colors well.
Then I decided the birdy I had drawn was too detailed for this quilt, and I redrew it to look like a leaf.
Well, I couldn't put it off anymore. I had to do something about the background. So, I started auditioning fabric.
These are just two of the many rejects.
So many decisions, no? But I'm really happy with the end result.
If you are a regular visitor of my Gratitude blog, then you have seen the beginning of this quilt already. This drawing is taken from a thumbnail sketch I made at my sister's house in December, but it is drawn to size, in order to make a pattern from it.
Here is the hand, cut out. Don't forget to make the pattern in the reverse!
Here's another WIP photo.
The one thing I learned (the hard way) with this quilt is that when it comes to making quilts that deal with images, after you have drafted the pattern to your satisfaction, you must then come up with a background that makes sense. I guess this happened with the turtle quilt (Nearing the Finish Line), also.
I knew I wanted to do something for the background that made sense with the humanness of the hand, hence the house. And of course, it's important to contrast your colors well.
Then I decided the birdy I had drawn was too detailed for this quilt, and I redrew it to look like a leaf.
Well, I couldn't put it off anymore. I had to do something about the background. So, I started auditioning fabric.
These are just two of the many rejects.
So many decisions, no? But I'm really happy with the end result.
9 comments:
Brooke, I hadn't seen the earlier post, but when I opened your blog to see the finished product, I drew a big breath. WHAT A COOL QUILT. Not like anything I can remember seeing in awhile. Thank you.
Indeed, this new 'hand' piece is wonderful!
Congrats!
David
I LOVE this design! Did you study art like your sister did?
Ursula
Dear Ursula,
Like my sister, I have taken many, many art classes. Unlike her, I do not have a degree. But one can study art without even sitting in a classroom, no?
Thank you for your nice comments. They are so appreciated.
Oh Brooke!! I just love this quilt!! Watching your "journey" and now seeing this wonderful piece gives me hope.
I have always loved Melody's "Hot Flash" and now that I see this inspiring piece of yours (and after reading Melody's post today), I'm going to spend the day getting organized. By tomorrow I will have fused SOMETHING...and that's where it all starts, no?
Brooke- I love that quilt!!!! You are so talented- I really enjoy your work.
This is a truly awesome, well thought-out quilt. I love it!
Congratulations on making such a wonderful quilt. The house background is perfect. You are one talented lady. Connie
I love seeing your artistic process! Thank you for sharing. I'm glad I found your blog today.
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