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Monday, March 23, 2020

The Kintsugi Experiment

So I shared in my last post how I was trying out the improv Kintsugi technique found in Nicholas/@quiltsfromtheattic's Inspiring Improv. And you guys, I really really enjoyed the process. I'm not quite sure why, but I found the technique very enjoyable to execute, though I will say, it had an element of 'figure it out as you' to it, as after cutting each background square, I had to decide what feature fabric to sub in where. Personally I like that kind of puzzling, but just fyi.


It felt right to create a backing pulling from the same fabric pull, though I needed to add some orange-y solid to bring it to size.


Quilting was done in a diagonal grid using Aurifil 50wt #2310 [light beige] which nestled in nicely into the Natural Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun background, yet shone very subtly on all the non-neutral fabrics.


The piece finished at 24" x 42" and when we put it on our table in the living room, it looked like it belonged there. Love when that happens!

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8 comments:

  1. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlMarch 23, 2020 at 7:13 AM

    It looks great on your table, and wow look at your beautiful blooming cactus! It's been raining off and on here for going on 3 weeks and I'm starting to be hopeful for some nice flowers this spring. Some of the shapes look like A-frame houses to me and I also see happy stick figures waving. :)

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  2. claudiaMarch 23, 2020 at 8:48 AM

    Great quilt! I really need to get myself in gear and do some projects here. My problem being my outside critters needing my care, love and affection. (Especially my tiny yearling lamb.) Yesterday I was going to do a Quarantine Quilt Along, but got sidetracked by helping to put baby furniture together. That was fun though! There's plenty to do here in our shelter in place. Never a dull moment...thank goodness!

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  3. MelanieMarch 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    It totally looks like it belongs there :) I love the idea and your fabrics and improv design are great! Stay well xo Melanie

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  4. JanieMarch 23, 2020 at 11:13 AM

    Congratulations, exciting finish! Good choice for quilting too.
    You're onto something good.

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  5. EllynMarch 23, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    it looks wonderful on your table. i'm going to try this technique out one of these days

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  6. IzzyMarch 29, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    This is really gorgeous Debbie! And I love where you put it. I'm going to look into that technique - the results are just stunning.

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  7. JayneMarch 31, 2020 at 6:44 AM

    I'm intrigued by this technique! Puzzle or not, you made a gorgeous runner that can be proudly displayed!

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  8. quiltingbydawnMarch 31, 2020 at 6:58 AM

    Love Nicholas Ball's book on improv piecing! Your quilt is wonderful and looks great on your table!

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