Thursday, January 15, 2015

A MODERN Look at Shoes

Modern is the word and I can say that for me it was a complete stumper. It took me all this time to come up with something that I could even imagine as modern The reason? EVERYTHING is modern. So I took a page from modern art and depicted shoes as a modern theme - arranged so that it made the letter "M."

I used a drawing of mine, and the enlarger my friend gave me (that enlarger is coming in pretty handy lately)

Then transcribed the drawing onto freezer paper, cut out the background of the shoes and then the pattern. Laid it all out and edge sewed it down. Used my walking foot to outline and stitch in the ditch. Turned the front to the back for an edge and Voila!

For Randy's info, I saved the file at 96 dpi and the original size of 11 X 14. If you need any changes just holler!

13 comments:

  1. Carol, this is absolutely fascinating! When I first saw it, I thought it was Andrea's, since she is truly a shoe lover! But your having the shoes form the letter M is beyond clever and verges on brilliant!

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  2. Well done!!! Love the M's. Could be our new Logo!!

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  3. What a great idea, Carol. This is SO clever! I love, love, love it!

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  4. I love how you have the mirror image of the shoes to create the M. I also like the fabric texture in the shoes

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  5. Beautiful shoes, beautiful quilt. Love the layering and the simplicity. I think the "M" is brilliant!

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  6. Very appealing and lighthearted way to interpret the theme! Our poor feet have certainly borne the brunt of modern fashion. calls to mind a Baltimore album style block. Very good job!

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  7. What an interesting interpretation !

    The "M" design image is really clever... and it does echo our "MM" moniker ! Well done :-D

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  8. You certainly found a unique interpretation of the theme.M is for Marvelous - well done!

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  9. Everything old is new again. I remember wearing platform heels and struggling to stay safe and graceful. Now they are popular again. Love your quilt! The colors and the image..It works!
    Sensible shoes for me now, no platforms.

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  10. From one shoe lover to another I just love how you have interpreted the theme! Felt silly that I did not realize the design formed an M until I read your explanation...so, so clever!

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  11. Clever idea, Carol! Love your design!

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  12. I am campaigning Randy to use your little quilt as a "hidden in plain view" title for the composite. I absolutely love this. Your fabric selections are lush!

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  13. Fun and so clever! Love the shoes!!!!!

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