I enjoy fabric shopping, fabric touching, and fabric dreaming. My next is thinking about all the ways I could, would use the fabric that I have, bought, touched, provided I had all the time in the world. Then I also like thinking about all of the intricate blocks, techniques, etc. That I probably won't have the time to complete. Then I like all of the fantastic chopping, slicing and dicing, only to jump on the machine and put it all together again.
I can make quilt tops all day long. I love the idea of quilting, and enjoy the machine and hand quilting process, but I also don't have the time to work on all of the tops that I make. So I am about to begin sending things out. Binding, eh, I get it appreciate the finishing process, but jot my favorite.
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Endless Inspiration
I don't know if I've told you before, but I learned how to quilt while I lived in Japan in 2002. Japanese housewife culture, including their approach to quilting, has always fascenated me. I should have been an anthropologist and studied that more intensely, I know, but I got caught up in trying to communicate and became an ESL teacher instead. Anyway..
I discovered flickr in 2006 and the quilts I saw there lead me to start blogging about quilting. Tonight I want to share a handful of my favorite quilt photos from the Tokyo International Quilt festivals held each year in January. One year I'll make it there myself, but until then, I will live vicariously through Jennifer and Jan.
Movinghands Tokyo Quilt Fest 2006 Set (one of my all-time favorites is the 9th quilt in the set-- the blue one)
All photos in this post were taken by Jan of Be*mused, used with permission.
(*I hate to post quilt photos without information about the makers, but sadly most of these pics don't include any. Apparently the quilter info is only printed in Japanese at the show. If you have any information for any of these quilts, please comment and I will give them proper credit.)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Inspiration (and What Scares Me)!
I saw this quilt about a year ago, and I was really inspired by it. I love how the quiltmaker uses vivid Kaffe Fassett prints in conjunction with a very traditional applique quilt pattern. The result is creative and incredibly beautiful! This quilt was one of the reasons that I started stocking up on Kaffe fabrics (hint: they have great sales at Fabric.com) and why I ultimately made my traditional medallion quilt with Kaffe fabrics.
Of course, this is also a technique that scares me (hey, it combines weeks 8 and 9's talking points)! I have done some machine applique, which I enjoy, but I have never tried hand applique. I have a feeling that I might enjoy it, but the thought of how time-consuming it is makes me never want to start. I already have a hexagon quilt and a sashiko project that keeps me busy with plenty of handwork!
PS: I finally started up my blog at www.patchworkduck.com . Please feel free to stop by and say Hi!
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| The original Flickr photo can be found HERE. |
Of course, this is also a technique that scares me (hey, it combines weeks 8 and 9's talking points)! I have done some machine applique, which I enjoy, but I have never tried hand applique. I have a feeling that I might enjoy it, but the thought of how time-consuming it is makes me never want to start. I already have a hexagon quilt and a sashiko project that keeps me busy with plenty of handwork!
PS: I finally started up my blog at www.patchworkduck.com . Please feel free to stop by and say Hi!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Blue and White
Well, Well, Queen V has done it again....Because of her post on the red and white quilt...I am on a blue and white mission. She suggested that perhaps one could do ...something in blue...perhaps like the who's ....from Doctor Seuuuussss...and thus began my craze...half square triangles in blue and white...Although I have discovered the magic of Ta-Da Triangles...and it makes it oh so puuuurrrrfect...like Jess's..smiles.
I plan to have over 336 when done...Ta Da....smiles
I plan to have over 336 when done...Ta Da....smiles
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Let's Get Talking: Week 9
It looks like we've got quite a few fears that can be calmed by fellow guild members. Maybe time should be set aside for a "share & explain" session at the next meeting. Before then don't hesitate to contact other members (through email or blogs) to ask for advice or guidance. In our group I'm pretty sure at least someone has tried everything..
On to Week 9: Let's talk Inspiration.
This week please share some of the quilts that most inspire you. Maybe one that you love to look at but just haven't made yet, or something that you want to take elements from and twist it into your own creation. Photos or links are fine, but if you use someone else's photo, please get permission first and give them credit.
Don't forget to include:
On to Week 9: Let's talk Inspiration.
This week please share some of the quilts that most inspire you. Maybe one that you love to look at but just haven't made yet, or something that you want to take elements from and twist it into your own creation. Photos or links are fine, but if you use someone else's photo, please get permission first and give them credit.
Don't forget to include:
- What you love about it.
- How you keep your inspiration organized. (print it out? clip from magazines)
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