Texture

Oh this challenge was interesting... there are so many possibilities to create texture with textiles. When I read the announcement for this quarter theme I just didn't know where to begin. I wanted to do so much… but as I began narrowing down my ideas one kept coming back to me. The texture created by the different stitch techniques on quilted cloth. So that's what I did on this mini: I created sort of a sampler of organic improv stiches to create the texture: I machine quilted some wavy lines and then hand-quilted the rest with different stitches. Then added some French knots and raw applique flying geese for a more three dimensional look.
As you can see this quilt is very neutral. I love minimalist quilts, but also I purposely avoided color threads on this quilt. Instead I settled for using different thread weights on the same color as the background fabric so the stiches wouldn't pop to much. Rather let the texture left by the imprint of the stitches on the cloth be the main focus.
I've been enjoying these challenges and the community we have formed on this group. I'm really looking forward to the next one.
More photos on my blog

XO
Martha

Transformation/Change Quilt

Sorry about the late post... I had lots of technical difficulties.

I love the theme of this quilt: Transformation/Change. Change is always wonderful specially when it that change leads to wonderful things.

Thus for this quilt the concept that I tried to work was that moment when we go from darkness to clarity. When we are on a difficult place things seem dark and obscure, but as we find resolutions and bring change about things start to look a lot clearer and lighter until we find ourselves in happy place. Then things looks rosy and wonderful again.

XO

Martha

Nature Inspiration: Feathers

I feel so late in the game... sorry about that. For this challenge my inspiration was feathers. I so often find feathers around the garden or on my walks and never tire of picking them up or seeing them being carried by the wind.
I made this mini quilt using Ana Maria Horner's feather pattern. I chose Essex linen in gray I think it captures the texture and color of my inspiration perfectly. You ca read more about it on my blog.

So happy to be part of this group.

XO
Martha