Material Mavens: Andrea's Flour/Flower Quilt

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Andrea's Flour/Flower Quilt

Parisian Tulips

Raw edge fused cotton

11" x 14"

I disparately wanted to combine both themes, but after days and days of trying to design something that I liked, incorporating a reproduction flour sack image printed on cotton from Etsy, I was very close to giving up all together. Then I reminded myself that this was supposed to be a fun process, so I relaxed and gave myself permission to just use the 'flower' theme.

This quilt is based on larger quilt that I made for a guild challenge last fall. As I was not completely happy with the results of that quilt ( I had to follow specific rules and size requirements ) I thought this was my opportunity to remake it using many of the same elements and fabrics, but 'tweak' it here and there, including the size. I am much happier with this version and very pleased that I gave myself the permission to have fun!

10 comments:

AnonymousMarch 1, 2023 at 2:14 PM
I recognize that fabric in the Eiffel Tower!! You must have a bought a whole bolt as I know it's been around for a long time. But it is one of my favorites too!! Very striking and so you!!! The black and white flowers are soooo cool and fun!! Another winner!
ReplyDelete
Replies
AnonymousMarch 1, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Love the colors and composition! Using the black and white for the flowers makes it fun. I like how it makes the flowers come to the forefront. Your binding sure is the perfect finish. Judy S.
ReplyDelete
Replies
CarolynMarch 2, 2023 at 3:33 PM
This is a beautiful composition, Andrea. Love, love, love the colors, the Eiffel Tower and especially the black and white tulips. Perfection!
ReplyDelete
Replies
AliceMarch 2, 2023 at 5:02 PM
Don't I recognize some Kaffe Fassett "spots" in the background fabric? I love all your fabric choices, your clever and ingenious composition, everything about it. You never disappoint me with your little MM quilts!
ReplyDelete
Replies
Tricia DeckMarch 3, 2023 at 4:07 PM
Your tulips are wonderful Love the combination of colors and patterns. So glad you gave yourself permission to have fun!
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Themes for the Quilts

Below are the themes on which our quilts have been based:

Round One Quilts

9/15/11 Harmony

11/15/15 Surprise

1/15/12 South
3/15/12 Element
5/15/12 Mystery
7/15/12 Daydream
9/15/12 Spiral
11/15/12 Travel
1/15/13 Interwoven
3/15/13 Communication
5/15/13 Canyon

7/15/13 Cell

9/15/13 Green

11/15/13 Comfort

1/15/14 Strong

3/15/14 Translate

5/15/14 Spring

7/15/14 Friendship

Round Two Quilts

10/15/14 Contrast

1/15/15 Modern
4/15/15 Neighbor
7/15/15 Time
10/15/15 Circle(s)
1/15/16 Pun

4/15/16 Doodle

7/15/16 Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

10/15/16 Reflection

1/15/17 Boundaries

4/15/17 Quote

7/15/17 Space

10/15/17 Reach

1/15/18 Rock

4/15/18 Blues

THE MATERIAL MAVENS

We are a group of art quilters who come from various parts of the United States, from the East coast and then south to Arkansas and Texas. We were inspired by the original Twelve by Twelve international art quilting group.

Beginning in September, 2011, we started posting our 12"x 12" art quilts, which were based on themes chosen in turn by our members. For Round One, we posted quilts every two months, always on the 15th of the designated months.

Round Two of The Material Mavens began in October, 2014. Some changes were made: quilts were posted every three months, and the quilts could be be either 12"x 12" or rectangular ones measuring 11" x 14", either horizontal or vertical in orientation.

Round Three of The Material Mavens began in July, 2018. Again, changes have been made. Now those members who wish to stay affiliated with the group are free to post quilts every time or every now and then. Two, our blog administrator collected suggested themes from the members who wanted to remain affiliated. These themes were then pulled at random from a "hat," and they were then assigned in order for the posting dates. Since we had 13 members who wanted to remain, we will be posting quilts every 3 months until 2021! This date is significant and appropriate, because 2021 will be the 10th year that our group has been in existence.

MEMBERS REMAINING

1. Alice Baird (Waco, TX) (abaird125@gmail.com)

2. Andrea Willey (MA)
3. Carolyn Henson (TX) (cjhenson214@gmail.com)

5. Gail Bradney (AR)
6. Jane Hartfield (AR) (arkjjhart@mynewroads.com)
7. Judy Steward (TX)
8. Kathy Harte (TX)

9. Karen Pulaski
10. Sara Norris (TX)
11. Tricia Deck (Lincoln, (MA)

12. Teresa Schlabach (AR)

13. Nedra Weaver