Thursday 1 November 2018

Window

This challenge has really been exciting for me, giving me a chance to be creative with what I have on hand. I’ve used fusing for the first time rather than appliqué. All the components are from former projects. The result is Shining Vista.
The first part was an 8-inch block I made for a monthly color series done in 2016.
I never did use these blocks for a quilt, one of many UFOs. The second piece was from a set of practice blocks for fusing.
These were just bits of batik strips fused to these crazy blocks with pinked edges. The one with the yellow and purple reminded me of a sunset, but I had no plans for it. I happened to set it down on top of the purple block and…that was exciting!
So when I was looking through my UFOs I knew this was the focal point I needed. The cream fabric was handy and I had enough to use for the top and backing. By the way, I’m on a year of no fabric buying and sticking to it.
For the side strips I used a reject from a project that I abandoned. It had the gradation from dark to light, but was much wider. So I cut two strips from that and used 2-1/2 inch strips for the top and bottom borders.
I fused the top and batting, which made it nice and firm. I used HeatnBond Light fusible.
I began by quilting the purple areas and added the directional lines, then used a tight zigzag to emphasize them. Today I finished the quilting. Deadlines really help.

6 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you found the challenge exciting. That's the great thing about being part of this group :-) It looks like you had a lot of fun with your piece!

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  2. How nice to bring all those UFO's together into this lovely piece.

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  3. I'm glad the posting issues are resolved and your whole post is here now. This is a beautiful piece :)

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  4. I love this piece, especially the way that the little white squares on the black fabric also evoke windows.
    I am glad you can join us!

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  5. What a great way to use your pieces so creatively!

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  6. A great way to use your UFOs Paula!
    I love your window!
    Barbara x

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