Truly impromptu - like on the last day of sign-ups - I decided to sign up for Tara Faughnan's @tarafaughnan Block Studies Collective. A six-month membership, it is in its second season, and honestly, I was just plain curious. Tara's gift with color has long impressed me, and I was hoping I could learn a little something. That said, it all begins with a palette and a block to focus on for the month.
Starting late as I did, I chose to select fabrics from my stash, matching Tara's palette as close as I could.
(L-R) Konas Navy, Windsor, Harbor, Cyan, Seascape?, Cloud, Bubblegum, Carnation, Baby Pink, Artichoke, Spice, Coral, Ochre |
The whole objective is to work small and play with shape and color, this month with the hourglass block. I made some pretty precise, and others more improvisational. Here's my finished quilt top, 19.75" x 21.25".
For a quilt back, I used leftover blocks, scraps, and a bit of my original fabric pull.
And then for quilting, I did an angled grid. First I quilted vertical lines about 1/4" apart using primarily Aurifil 40wt 2730 [Delft Blue], adding in several lines of Aurifil 28wt 2710 [Robin's Egg]. Then at an angle, I quilted lines 3/4" apart with the lighter Robin's Egg thread.
I was late to sign up as well, and equally curious, hoping it would push me a little. I like the bright blues in your piece along with the other pops of color. It's a very cheerful quilt!
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ReplyDeleteYes, 'Tara's gift with color' ! I agree and what a good idea to sign up for Tara's Block Study Collective. And thanks for the binding tutorial tip, I am going to enjoy looking over Linda Hungerfords' method.
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