After completing the background, and auditioning fabrics for the foreground, I set to work on the Queen palm twigs. I was loving the “measles” fabric. Click any image for a larger view But, was it taking over? Hmm. Have you ever heard the artistic advice: If it’s not working, try removing your favorite thing? Darn. I […]
After designing a plan for my Queen Palm (twigs) quilt, it was time to create the background. After some consideration, I decided to slightly mimic the colors in the inspiration photo: blue-green in the background and yellow-green for the foreground. Since the colors are similar, I knew I’d have to create contrast with value. I’d […]
In my neighborhood there are a lot of Queen Palms. They’re sort of THE classic palm: tall and willowy. Click any image for a larger view But, what I keep noticing about them is the fruit clusters. And the bumpy twigs that remain when the dates are all gone. (I get to study these up close […]
We all remember where we were when we learned about the 9/11 terrorists attacks. And the horror of seeing those buildings fall. Apalling! But then, the surge of patriotism and unity we all felt. Powerful! Although I didn’t make a 9/11 quilt right away, I did in 2002, when I had to make a challenge […]
And by that I mean quilts that are so friendly they’re waving. Or curling. I’m not a fan. Like this quilt (shot from an angle.) The sides are supposed to be straight and flat. Click any image for a larger view I know there’s some debate about whether or not art quilts should be expected […]
