Although I quilt mostly traditional, those two quilts were two attempts to try something else. Gwen Marston´s "Liberated Quiltmaking" was quite an eye-opener and her book changed a lot of in my way of quilting. Forget all about measuring, drafting, ... just start sewing and use your scissors a lot! Both quilts were a lot of fun to make. The red one was the first and I tried there to use a lot of ugly fabrics! I thought, well if it doesn´t work, it won´t be much waste. Still, I am happy with the way it turned out. It is machine sewed and hand quilted.
The second was made for my DS, then 2 year old and it is called
"Le village bleu". I used some more methods from the book like stars, houses, trees and some home dyed fabrics. There are some I spy fabrics in there as well to make it more interesting for a child. It is machine sewed and machine quilted.
The second was made for my DS, then 2 year old and it is called
"Le village bleu". I used some more methods from the book like stars, houses, trees and some home dyed fabrics. There are some I spy fabrics in there as well to make it more interesting for a child. It is machine sewed and machine quilted.
I noticed as I was sewing the houses that I tended to make them more planned after 2 or 3 tries but that I liked the bent, crooked look more. I had to reason myself there, stop planning and just cut! The way to organize the blocks was a challenge as well but it made me step out of my comfort zone which was a good thing as well. All in all an experience to be repeated!
16 comments:
They are PERFECT .. I love what you did and special the first one.. oohh They are an inspiration I can the the fun you had with making them :-)
Your quilts are beautiful. I too am a fan of Gwen's and her new book, Collaborative Quilting has been a huge inspiration.
Wonderful quilts! I especially love the houses. Aren't Gwens books just wonderful!
Both are gorgeous ! I have Gwen's book, but I've not yet tried...you give me ideas for a next quilt, thank you !
Love the blue houses, I am sure your daughter loved it.
I love that second quilt...beautiful...!
Your quilt is beautiful! Isn't nice to quilt "outside the box" every now and again, pushing the envelop as one would say! Nice I like it! Keep well!
I love these quilts, I have her string piecing book, but I think I need to get some others!
Absolutely LOVE "Le Village Bleu". I have a thing about quilts with houses in them and this is particularly fun - especially the sideways tree!!! I have Gwen's book, but haven't been brave enough to try the techniques yet. Congrats to you on having the courage :)
This was inspirational for me, I have trouble getting myself into a liberated state of mind... I love Gwen's work, though; your quilts are fantastic! Thanks for the reminder of how great it is to free oneself up a bit.
Your blue houses are wonderful. I'm like you - I have to concentrate to not make straight houses! How crazy is that?!
lovely quilts especially the blue house one. I don't have any of her books but i must see if i can find some to look at.
Very nice I need to step out of my comfort zone also. I will mark that down as something to do this year.
Good for you to be brave enough to step outside of the box! My turn is coming!
I love them! I took a class from her last year and loved every minute of it!
Gwen Marston is definitely an inspiration. I love these quilts - you did an amazing job.
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