Pauline ask if I could make a few small whole quilts for her that matched this photo.
She sent a bit of blue fabric with specific measurements that she needed. 2 - 11 x 18" and 3 - 8" squares.
This is what she got. The first one I did in the more traditional color on color but was disappointed the the blue on blue just disappeared. I had to 'go bold or go home' as the saying says.
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Back |
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Front |
You can hardly see the butterfly pattern in the top and as I used a black backing (and black batting) the blue came out with a little more detail. Now for the gold!!
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Front |
It turned out gorgeous. And what a lot of fun to do. I did draw out the pattern I wanted to do with a heat erase pen.
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Sorry for the camera color way to much light. |
It was fun to draw out the basic design and then play with patterns in-between.
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the 8" x 8" quilts |
I decided not to fill in the empty spaces, which is a little untraditional but I really liked the look. Thought it showed off the design and not overpower the overall piece.
It was a fun project and I think I'd like to make a bigger one, maybe with a medallion or a mariners compass for the theme.