Now that comfort zone is all gone! Our fabulous tutor Marg Samson has dragged me (kicking and screaming almost) into the world of bright, mad, whimsical and funny. I am sewing hexagons...something I had avoided my entire quilting life.
I have gone from predominantly hand piecing to applique, and I have entered the realm of Kaffe Fasset, Amy Butler and Nani Iro.
My stash has gone from drab to sparkling!
The workshops continue monthly, of course I'm behind with my homework, but the quilt will be large (is there any other type in my house?)... each block is 22" square and there will be 4 hexagon star blocks, 5 applique bird blocks, then borders of hexxies and applique - what else?
Rastafarian pineapples...
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12 comments:
this post has me laughing out loud!
I know, I know, I know exactly how you feel!
I am inspired by the brights too and trying to work on mixing my love of repros and adding a few "brights" into my quilts now too!
Love your progress on this quilt its beautiful
love those birds!
Kathie
Your blocks are gorgeous!! Brights have evolved a LOT since the mid 90's. The girls at MO and Kaffe and his gang have done a lot of good :) Who says we can't love and draw inspiration from both? I love the hexie wheels. Una
Charming applique blocks!
beautiful use of the fabrics. I'm not drawn to the brights, but seeing these wonderful appliques I'm starting to change my mind.
You are funny! I love your applique work and the brights are looking quite nice in your applique!
LOLOL with my knees kept together!!! I wish I had the nerves to use colours like that!! Absolutely gorgeous!! I am following you, your blog that is of course, I won't be an actual stalker hihi! Happy sewing, but I think that is something I don't have to worry about hihi! Daniëlle
Beautiful work!! I looove those birds!
I had a comment recently from a friend who was surprised I was sewing with Kaffe Fassett fabrics...."they are out of your comfort zone!"...Oh, yes!!! Isn't it great to get out of our comfort zone and discover new, delicious fabrics to create with!
Beautiful work. I found your blog via Kathie of INSPIRED BY ANTIQUE QUILTS and have read the whole thing. Very excited to add you to my Reader.
Love love love your work, your hexagon stars appliqued onto the circle are wonderful. I am becoming quite addicted to bright funky these days, I think it could have something to do with the Material Obsession influence. How can you resist in that shop. You have a wonderful tutor in Marg
I feel like I may be the last hold out on the brights. But after reading these messages, I can see that most everyone, including yourself, have been were I am. Your Rastafarian pineapple makes me smile.
What a beautifull colors you use! I am always busy whit civil war, it is good to see that there is also another way to quilting....Your hexagons start are absolutely fabulous !
greetings, Jeannet
That must be a fabulous class. You're in a colourful world there. It's all fun with different styles. It's looking gorgeous, love the Emu and Kangaroo!
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