First of all, thanks for your comments. I do worry and love hearing about everything-from progress, failures, illnesses, pets, vacations and what's new in your studios. So, know that if you are gone for a time period, I am probably the friend who will send you an e-mail to check up on you!
Well, back to what I am doing in my place. On Friday, I finished my next "L" motif quilt. All these blocks really were pretty boring to do but I did it . I went to my stash of Kona cotton solids-not much left but I want to use it up. So, I needed to use only what I had. No buying anything new in January.
And then, I wanted to use a little less bold of color than I had been using. I didn't want to make it look like a pink and blue baby quilt either. So a small challenge to myself. The further I got into it, the more I enjoyed how a block was looking on the design wall. And then it miraculously all fit together.( I hate the math and just kind of estimated how big to cut it. I did cut freehand for the pieces but squared up the blocks.) And there she is....
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Big. Lots of quilting to be done. But the absolute best-over the top exciting thing is -it's sold. Will be SOLD - to my friend -an architect to hang in his office. Friends we went out with last night who just wanted to see what I was up to. He walked in and asked who I was making it for. Never expected that. More on the story tomorrow...I must start layering and basting.
My friend asked me many questions I didn't have good answers to. Artistic answers. I need to think about them, too. And do the work.
Be creative, my friends! You never know where it might lead to.
Hands down, my favorite of all the ones I've ever seen you do! Love, Love, LOVE it! Too bad it's sold - I would have been tempted!
ReplyDeleteLooks like 2011 is off to a great start!
- Sharon
It's gorgeous. One lucky architect.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is SO interesting!!! i love the abstract look to it and of course geometric designs are my favorite. VERY nice job!!
ReplyDeleteI think this one is great. I can see why your architect friend likes it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt -- so unique (in a good way, of course). Congratulations on your sale.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. A little nervous about the quilting but one day at a a time. Or many days I should say!
ReplyDeleteThis is a WOW! Those shapes that are almost the same, but not quite, are intriguing. It "feels" crisp and clean and lively.
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so happy for you and what a wonderful way to sell a piece! its a cool piece, colors, design...good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis is great Colleen! Very interesting design, and great colors. Have fun with the quilting!
ReplyDeleteTerrific! You've put together a great motif and pull it together into a great quilt. Congrats on the sale!
ReplyDeleteThanks:)!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece, but I like most of your stuff - even the stuff you don't. :) But, where is the rest of the story?!?!?
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