What Shall I Call It?

I’ve almost finished my latest abstract piece, “Abstract #4” as I’ve been calling it.

In my last post I showed you how I was auditioning the color for some skinny strips.  I decided to do them in rust and tan, and here they are.

Abstract art quilt in progress. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

I was happy with them.

Next, I wanted to add some even skinnier turquoise lines.  I decided the best way to do that would be with some hand stitching.

Abstract art quilt in progress. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Abstract art quilt in progress. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Well, I decided that didn’t show well enough.  And in the first of these two photos, you can’t even tell the stitching is blue-green!

Time for something more.

Abstract art quilt in progress. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

So, I added another parallel line of stitching.

Abstract art quilt in progress. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

That helped.

Now, I need a name for this piece.  I’ve got a couple of ideas, but I’d greatly appreciate your suggestions.  You can offer them by commenting in the comments section, below.  Thanks in advance!

Ellen Lindner

24 Responses to What Shall I Call It?

  1. Sally B December 5, 2016 at 9:00 am #

    Seeking a Path. I see a beautiful hike in this piece. Lovely work.

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:55 pm #

      Thanks, Sally. It reminds me of the Little Colorado river (which is turquoise) running through the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon. (Although that’s not what I was going for.) 🙂

  2. Susan Sawatzky December 5, 2016 at 9:29 am #

    Where the Twain meet

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:53 pm #

      Yes, Susan, I like your use of the word twain.

  3. Lorna Clark December 5, 2016 at 10:01 am #

    Girl power – running the hills

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:53 pm #

      Very unique, Lorna! You’re creative.

  4. kim domingue December 5, 2016 at 10:41 am #

    Rivers on Mars.

    • Ellen Lindner December 5, 2016 at 1:46 pm #

      Hmm. Interesting. And appropriate.

  5. Doreen K. December 5, 2016 at 10:46 am #

    Blue Danube

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:52 pm #

      A good one, Doreen.

  6. Janice Chiaffredo December 5, 2016 at 10:57 am #

    River Crossing

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:52 pm #

      Hi Janice. Yes, it’s definitely got a river vibe!

  7. BARBARA December 5, 2016 at 1:52 pm #

    Convergence

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:51 pm #

      That’s good, Barbara. Or, since I want it to be part of the series with names like “Daydream” and “Brainstorm,” maybe “Convergence of Thoughts.” You’ve got me thinking.

  8. Ingrid Bischoff December 5, 2016 at 1:53 pm #

    I was thinking “Water on Mars” but I like river better! I was surprised to see I was on same page as Kim.
    I also thought of A River runs through It…..
    Your project turned out very nice

    • Ellen Lindner December 5, 2016 at 4:15 pm #

      Thanks, Ingrid. I’m glad you like it.

      I hadn’t thought of the Mars connection but now two of you have!

  9. Susan Sawatzky December 5, 2016 at 1:56 pm #

    Or “Wherever the twain shall meet”

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:50 pm #

      I like that Susan.

  10. Eleanor Levie December 5, 2016 at 6:33 pm #

    Floodgates of Inspiration
    Tributaries
    I tribute you, Ellen, for opening up the floodgates of inspiration for us all!

    • Ellen Lindner December 5, 2016 at 11:05 pm #

      Aw, Eleanor, you’re so sweet. And you’ve got good suggestions, too! I especially like Tributaries.

  11. Sue December 5, 2016 at 10:50 pm #

    How about Cascade?

    • Ellen Lindner December 14, 2016 at 11:49 pm #

      Yes, that’s good, Sue.

  12. LynneP December 6, 2016 at 7:52 am #

    Canyon Rivers or Anasazi Rivers or Red Rock Rivers….

    • Ellen Lindner December 6, 2016 at 9:36 am #

      Those are all good suggestions, Lynne. Thanks!

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