Our lives have many boundaries without which we would all sink into chaos! It is said that "art imitates life", so...does this mean art also has boundaries? We certainly experience limits to our quilting. In this challenge I have endeavored to work within the boundary of COLOR, not my usual modus operandi. Teresa Schlabach gave me a delectable package of fabrics and trims last Xmas in beautiful shades of deep aqua and sea foam. Dyed velvet, cotton, organza, burlap, cheesecloth, beads, ribbon, and floss all contributed to my enjoyment in making this abstract piece. Machine and hand stitched 12/12 quilt entitled "Bound by Color". Thank you Mavens for allowing me to be part of this inspiring group.
Gail - this is awesome! You have truly captured the spirit of 'boundaries'.
ReplyDeleteGail - this is awesome! You have truly captured the spirit of 'boundaries'.
ReplyDeleteI love the title and the whole notion of being "bound by color." That takes our theme off in a new, very refreshing, original way! Your quilt is beautiful, and all of those fabrics and embellishments are perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! My favorite color. I love all the texture you have created with the fabric, beading and stitching.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color, too, Tricia! Once my granddaughter looked at my t-shirts hanging in my closet. She said, "Grandmommy, I can tell what your favorite color is!" All shades of blue-green from turquoise to aqua to teal and all shades and tints in between!
DeleteThis shows the boundless choices of materials we have even when we choose to limit them. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove the color and the texture in this. So different from your usual work and a new take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteYou and I must have been channeling a similar muse. Limits can really be creatively freeing. Love your leap into the abstract.
ReplyDeleteA great use of different textures. Nice art piece!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. Love the colors & beads etc.
ReplyDeleteHi Gail, This is a unique and awesome abstract quilt. How fun to use all the different fabric in one color family and come out with a piece this beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful! Can something look tactile? I absolutely love it! I'll say it again, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great interpretation of this theme.... And its really neat that MM Teresa Schlabach's gift inspired you to make such a lovely piece !
ReplyDeleteWelcome again to our group .... we're so glad to have you with us :-D