We all work within our comfort zone
most of the time. We know what we are capable of creating, and
staying within those parameters usually guarantees a certain amount
of success. But, as they say...
I've always wanted to see how a classic
silhouette design would look quilted. Dover books are perfect sources
for all kinds of designs for the quilting world. I was spurred on to
this project when Dover announced a challenge to submit any kind of
craft made using one of their fantasy designs. I dug out my
silhouette book and picked a garden fairy holding a rose.
Next, I rummaged around for a scrap of
satin material (now, just where did I put it?!) and found a piece of
blue satin. I transferred the design to the satin with blue washout
marker and got to quilting. The piece is only 20x22 inches and the
echoing around the fairy ranges from 1/16 to 1/8th inch
apart.
Wow, that was an intense experience!
First of all, I love how the light reflects off the satin. I highly
recommend trying it.
Here is a pale pink satin set of
feather designs I did years ago.
Well, no. I didn't win the challenge,
didn't even place. But, that's alright. I stretched myself. And it
felt good!
So, head straight outside that box you work in! Try satin! Try a design most people don't think of putting on a quilt! Go for it!!!
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