Fractured (Sliced) Quilts
Have you seen the great pictorial quilts made by several different quilters? Although each quilter is working from the same photo and pattern, their individual choices of fabrics and techniques make these quilts very interesting and unique. These quilts, called fractured or sliced, are lots of fun to make. However, they also pose some unusual challenges concerning ownership, construction, scheduling, and more. I’ve written a website article providing tips and options for addressing these issues.
Here’s an example of the steps taken when four quilters created “Fractured Hibiscus.” First, my own photo:
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Next, a full-sized pattern:
Each person made one section of the quilt, referencing the color photo. The owner, (in this case, me,) joined them together to create the finished quilt:
As you can see, the quadrants don’t match perfectly, and that’s part of the charm of these quilts. You can read the full article on my website.
Ellen Lindner
P.S. Perhaps you’d be interested in the directory of all my website articles. They include lots of good tips and information.
