By far and away, "Paint" is my most favorite of all the "Material Mavens" Quilts I've made. In this, one of the deepest times of trouble in our Country, and throughout the World, there are still beautiful colors to calm us; and with one word, "PAINT" we're able to imagine how beautiful our World will once again become.
I had been asked to make COVID masks, and thus became a "Maker of Masks," a task I'd never even thought about. After watching several You Tube Videos about "How to make masks," I was fascinated with one of the alternative ways to keep the masks securely in place using something other than elastic. Using common T-Shirts, I cut up several of my shirts into 2" strips; then.... the magic happens ! You take those strips, end to end, give them a Super Big Stretch, and they elongate into incredibly long, stretchy pieces of fabric that are perfect for easy-to-wear, and comfortable mask straps !
In the process of cutting up my T-shirts, I found one that said, "COLOR, It's a Pigment of Your Imagination," and I knew right away this was going to be my quilt. I also knew that somewhere in my Fabric "Stash" there was a remnant that looked like paint splatter … the hunt for that piece of fabric began !
After fusing a woven stabilizer to the back of the T-Shirt fabric, I appliqued that "Fussy Cut" piece onto a black, swirly cotton fabric, and "Free-Motion" quilted the fabrics together using monofilament thread (top and bobbin). The binding fabric was cut on the bias, then attached to the quilt.
I'm so very grateful for the opportunity to have found the fabric to make this quilt; and am hopeful our World will be healed and consoled as we continue moving through this most challenging of times. Peace and blessings to all.
I agree, Kathy, this is one of your best. And as you may recall, I do love a pun, and this is also a perfect pun quilt! I love the front and the back--both are absolutely perfect for this theme word!
ReplyDeleteHi Alice! Thanks for all you did to get my pix posted, and for being a Super Great "Mom" to all of us Mavens :-D
DeleteAnd YES.... This quilt combines lots of elements; certainly our "Paint" theme, and of course the "Pun!"
Peace, blessings, and gratitude to you, My Friend !
The simplicity of your colorful COLOR just makes me smile. I love the story behind the making of your quilt...so many times, when we least expect it, the "art fairy" visits to send us on much different journey than planned. Love the pun and paint splattered fabric on the back is perfect.
ReplyDeleteA very clever quilt, Kathy. I love the way you approached this subject and came up with a perfect design for this difficult time we find ourselves in. You have created a wonderful quilt inspired by your tee-shirt mask ties and your stash. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carolyn ! I was kind of in a panic about getting the quilt done, 'cuz I'd spent so much time "Masking." And then...when I looked at the FRONT of the shirt, it took my breath away... I felt it was perfect for our "Paint" quilts, and if I hadn't been making straps for the Corona Masks, I never would have found that shirt ! Sometimes I just look up to heaven, breath a big sigh, and say THANK YOU DEAR LORD for this amazing gift !
DeleteThanks Andrea ! Your reference to the "Art Fairy" is exactly what I felt like when I looked at that shirt that was being converted to COVID Mask parts. It actually took my breath away! And then to find that piece of splattered paint fab in the midst of ALL the Mask fabrics that were scattered all over my Studio was yet another miracle :-D
ReplyDeleteYAY for "Art Fairies" and "Angels" ! Kath
Well this quilt was meant to be!!!! How "Karma-cal" to see the shirt and find the splattered fabric and the pun is darn good too!!! Dramatic piece perfectly finished with the bias binding. I see why its your favorite - one of mine too!
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