Although I didn't have all hand dyes, I decided to give it a try yesterday with what I had and with one commercial fabric in the mix. This first time I really couldn't visualize how the colors would work together anyway. I especially wasn't crazy about the "tie-dye" piece but I wanted to see how it would work.This quilt starts with four fabrics that are joined two at a time, cut into strips and joined.
Then the pieces are rotated a quarter of a turn, cut, and joined again.
The surprising thing is how quickly a 20" quilt with 144 pieces goes together. This has great possibilities for backgrounds. A first glance I wasn't crazy with this result, and yet . . . hmmm.
I've been thinking for months about a cuddle quilt for Aaron that wasn't too "baby" and no pink allowed and I hadn't been able to come up with anything I liked. Not even close. All of a sudden, could it be that easy? Comments, anyone?
I've been thinking for months about a cuddle quilt for Aaron that wasn't too "baby" and no pink allowed and I hadn't been able to come up with anything I liked. Not even close. All of a sudden, could it be that easy? Comments, anyone?
1 comment:
It all works together somehow, Connie. Like many of your others, this one has lots of depth and texture and multiple interpretations. For example, when I first looked at it, I saw (in the centerpiece) the tie-dyed portion as a kite amidst a blue sky with the gold/yellow sun filtering in. Everytime I look at it, I see something different. Beautimous....
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