I came home from IQF with lots of energy for new projects. After my St. Therese piece, I also felt like doing some machine work.I admire how DIY crafters use old linens and garments to make new things, which is also part of quilting's heritage. This piece started with the sheet. I love these big yellow roses, and the soft colors are nice.
It called to me at the thrift store where I got it for 50 cents because it had languished there so long. The two plaid blouses were XXL, so they yielded plenty of fabric. I must've picked them up when they had a $1.00 a bag sale because they're neither my size nor my style. One sleeve on each of the other two tops had already been used for doll clothes. When I pile things up in the sewing room I often discover combinations of fabrics that go well together. That's how these pieces found each other.
I used my diamond ruler (I think its 60 degrees, but don't quote me).
It's fun to play with the pattern possibilities.
How's this so far? Y-seams anyone?
9 comments:
Oh wow, that's really striking!
Love - Love - Love your results so far! Your project is looking gorgeous!
I like the pattern the check fabric makes. If you don't want to try y seams, I guess hand piecing would be good for this.
Very clever. And here I thought you were making pajamas and pillowcases!
Totally Cool! you have the best knack for putting fabrics together!
Well just look at you go! Those Y-seams are a teensy bit daunting though. Gorgeous colors.
Y-seams? Y-not? I'm loving this piece already. Please keep it going . . .
This has the most mellow and comforting feel to it...Y seams or not!
Just gorgeous!
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