snow-dyed 100% cotton, machine stitched,
hand-stitched
11 x 14
Originally this quilt was going to be completely hand-stitched, my project while recuperating from my September 8 knee replacement surgery. Due to unforeseen circumstances the surgery was postponed to today, October 15. As I was still able to get to my second floor studio I decided that the majority of the stitched texture would be done with my sewing machine and the circle would be the only hand-stitched element. I used Sulky 12wt Blendable variegated cotton for the machine stitching which covers the entire surface with straight lines going in 3 different directions. The hand-stitched circle, DMC #8 pearl cotton, was positioned so that it would include the converging machine stitched lines. Viewed from a distance all that is really seen is the fabric, which was my goal. By getting a bit closer, the stitching visually begins to appear. This was a very different approach for me and I am glad that I followed through with my concept, even though I was not sure if it would work.
Love the color! Elegant!
ReplyDeleteSimple but very dramatic!! Love that you used some of your snow dyes!! Gorgeous colors! Cool interpretation!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ! And this, in spite of your long awaited knee replacement surgery. [I'll keep you in my prayers.... hoping your recovery is speedy and as pain free as possible !] Your fabric is stunning ! I loved that you combined machine stitching with hand work. And as always, your use of graphic design is fabulous !
ReplyDeleteOh, Andrea, did it ever "work"! I love combining hand and machine stitching and love it when others do that, too! The fabric is exceptionally lovely, and the entire concept--the closer you get, the more the design emerges--is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWell done! Love the subtle circle!
ReplyDeleteI just love your stitching. Having the detail is wonderful. you don't see your circle right away. Wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteI love a whole cloth quilt! I didn't see the circle at first, you succeeded with your vision
ReplyDeleteI love a whole cloth quilt! I didn't see the circle at first, you succeeded with your vision
ReplyDeleteReally stretching your horizons here - looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the color and stitching. Still looking for the cat photo bomb tho. Lol. Hope you are feeling better soon. 😻
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ReplyDeleteSo subtle and so beautiful and so different than your other work. I love strong linear compositions. Congratulations on getting it done despite set backs. I hope the surgery goes well and healing is rapid.
ReplyDeleteAwesome little quilt. So perfect for our theme. I love that the hand stitched circle just sort of sneaks into view. What fun!
ReplyDeleteOh Andrea, I hope you are recuperating at a decent speed, as I know firsthand how that goes. I love the subtleness of your hand-stitched circle. What a clever and unique depiction of the theme. Take good care of that knee!
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