This quilt is one of the woven fabric quilts that I've enjoyed making over the last couple of months. Small - it's only 9" x 11" - it's portable, simple, and lovely! I couldn't think of a nicer destination for some strips of my old linen shorts and calico. The hand dyed silk that I used for the quilting is lovely - a real treat to use. It's been lovely to enjoy the simple fabric and stitch combination, and I'd like to make more quiltlets exploring this a bit further. I will learn to try and make things that fit within 'standard' frames though. Just a little narrower and this would fit into a ready made A4 frame, rather than making me wonder about the cost of custom framing versus attaching this to fabric covered mountboard!
I've been taking a jewellery course - just five weeks - and wanted to incorporate some of the materials and techniques that I've learnt to give this quiltlet a little more sparkle. I'm in love with tiger tail and crimp beads (and thus my jewellery pliers too) although I'm not sure that the different fixings for beads are entirely appropriate in such a small scale. I'm looking forward to using them again on different quiltlets though.
Right, can't stop here blogging. There is a whole virtual quilt show that needs exploring - and only limited time before two small people start demanding breakfast!
I hope that you are having quilt show fun too!
Great texture! So small and precise. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I love the attached findings. I make quiltlets, too, to explore new techniques without having to make a big quilt. I've been wanting to weave some strips like that. You've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteWeaving fabric is a whoooole lot of fun. I've done fabric postcard size.
ReplyDeleteThis is so nice! I love all of that texture and hand work. I bet it was fun to do when watching the kiddos I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece - love the texture!
ReplyDeleteI really love this piece Plum, hope to see it in person soon :-)
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Lovely! The beadwork really is beautiful on this quilt, and the quilting gives it such texture.
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous. I love that you are exploring new things.
ReplyDeleteLove to see this type of exploration and use of non-traditional materials. When you talk about the "quilting," what do you mean? I mean, are there several layers or is the quilting there to hold the woven layers together? I thought your use of bits of jewelry is also interesting. My daughter is into jewelry making and hands over her practice pieces. With a little pile growing, I had been thinking precisely about incorporating them into quilted projects. So looking at your project helps spark more ideas... thank you! (:
ReplyDeleteVery unique and interesting! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I like the colors and sparkle.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fascinating quilt. What a great idea. I had not thought of doing something like this. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece!
ReplyDeletetotally adore the look and the idea! what a great way of showcasing fabrics by texture!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the texture in this little quilt!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. I love the textures you have going on.
ReplyDeleteNice work! I like your use of varied materials, and the wire and beads add real interest. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDelete(It might be interesting to use a larger frame and toy with a fabric mat; I could see you coming up with something really neat there....)
That is an intriging quiltlet. I love the little beaded embellishments, and the textures are just yummy. It looks like it was fun to do!
ReplyDeleteI love your header too!
great quiltlet and love seeing all the interesting things you've added to it and in the way you did! i think on a fabric covered board would be wonderful...not quilt so confining? whatever, it will be a wonderful design. thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteI love the use of mixed materials here... great idea!
ReplyDeleteThat's really creative! I like how you incorporated the quilting with the sparkle.
ReplyDeleteGrande....
ReplyDeleteè bello abbinare materiali diversi, il risultato non può essere che favoloso!
Ciao Domenica
Hi Plum, came over to have a look at your cloth weaving...it's gorgeous, and I love the way you've used it in your header too. It looks very strokeable if you don't mind me saying!
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