My posting is a day late with apologies, the quilt was complete but my transit from Quilting Adventures back to my home after a two week absence took more time and was more draining than anticipated.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Sara's Communication - Signal from Noise
My husband and I went for a stroll around our neighborhood right after the last theme was announced. We were surprised to see a telephone junction box open and the man working on it was even more surprised when I had to back up to snap a picture of it. The box was filled with a huge array of wires that captivated me. I've never understood how communication guys can keep the comings and goings of any wire straight when there are so many of them. My husband mentioned that he had a small supply of wires from when our office building was remodeled and thus came this little quilt.
I intended to use hand stitching but that did not happen - all was accomplished by machine. I sewed the buttons on by machine and then added the zig zagging lines of quilting connecting them. That reminded me of why it is recommended that embellishment come AFTER the quilting - it was much harder quilting after embellishment but I only lost one needle. I wrapped telephone wire around the buttons and top stitched over them outside and between the buttons for a bit of security. The edges are finished in a zig zag stitch.
My posting is a day late with apologies, the quilt was complete but my transit from Quilting Adventures back to my home after a two week absence took more time and was more draining than anticipated.
My posting is a day late with apologies, the quilt was complete but my transit from Quilting Adventures back to my home after a two week absence took more time and was more draining than anticipated.
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I love the buttons and all the wires. I agree I don't understand how workers know what is what with all the wires. So confusing.
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful and I love all the work on it. Glad you chose that expression for your quilt. Enlarging showed a feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! So serendipitous to have happened upon your inspiration when just taking a walk in your own "hood."
ReplyDeleteI applaud your double tasking while on a walk! You've reminded us that opportunity and inspiration surround us if we just pay attention. Another plus is that you re-purposed leftover supplies and had hubby team working with you. The quilt is a success on so many levels. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThis is a visual and textural delight. I love the machine stitching and wire embellishment. Inspiration is just waiting for us around the corner!
ReplyDeleteSara - What a fun solution! I have seen those boxes open and it's a wonder they can figure out what is what. Great recycling, and great quilting and obviously a great imagination.
ReplyDeleteSara, what a treat for the eyes this quilt is! And I hope that everyone in the MMs knows that you can "click to enlarge." That is crucial with this quilt, as it reveals so many delights. As others have mentioned, the fact that you seized an opportunity while on a walk makes this quilt all the more special!
ReplyDeleteAh, the artsy person and their camera do make regular people wonder. We see art in the strangest places and when we put it out there for others, they see the beauty in it too. This is so cool and a great quilt for communication!
ReplyDeleteHi Sara ! What a great quilt ! I loved your disclosures about the challenges you faced like embellishing before (not after) you did the quilt stitching, and only losing one needle. How many times have I done those same kinds of things and then wondered "when am I finally going to get things done in the "proper" order :-D
ReplyDeleteRE having a camera with you, I'm still getting used to my iPhone and have found it a great tool for taking pictures of things that inspire me. Like finding an ice puddle here in Gatesville, TX a couple of months ago. For sure.... that puddle's gonna end up in an art quilt !
Hi Sara, I've already told you how much I LOVE this communication quilt. What a creative idea. You are always surprising me with your knack for doing something "out of the box." Fantastic!
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