When I joined in the National Quilt Museum BOM last year it was to challenge myself and try some different things.... I also had these vibrant Terra Australis fabric leftovers that I wanted to use...
Each month a different designer gave instructions for a 12" blocks
In this block the 'thread' was appliqued but I chose to quilt mine (4 rows of thread)
I mostly tried to keep to their instructions....
My gem is an Opal..
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This block I changed completely as it was a building I was never likely to see... but no additional fabrics on the background as they did .....
Some quilting was very textured and detailed....
Some just highlighted the work in the block....
I enjoyed the more modern look even though found it quite challenging...
The patches weren't pieced in this one but layered on....
Some blocks had all piecing...
sewing circles and lines....
and quilting each differently.....
So that is all 12 blocks done. I have got some dark teal on order at my favourite LQS which will serve as the sashing and binding.
The quilting has made the blocks quite stiff so this won't be a snuggle quilt... another piece of art for the house!
And I still have scraps for more quilts in this range... amazing how far a lovely bunch of fat quarters goes...
Righto, Gotto Go..... I am off to chop up some of those scraps and plan another quilt (or two)
Your blocks look fabulous. It will be a beautiful piece of artwork. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing all the blocks come together.
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing work! You are clever. The teal will look fab as a border xx
ReplyDeleteLovely collection of blocks and such a variety of quilting. Teal sounds perfect for the sashing. Enjoy your new project(s). xx
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona wow lots of beautiful and clever work there,well done my friend 💕🤍💕
ReplyDeleteThat's very interesting, Fiona.....curious to see them together now.
ReplyDeleteAll the blocks are interesting and your quilting is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWill make a great art quilt.
Gosh they are all amazing Fiona. Not my style but I do really love them & can see all the detail & the work in them .. & love your quilting of them all. I can definately see them on the wall as an Art Quilt.
ReplyDeleteBravo on all these blocks. Love the background quilting you did on the second block. So small and so pretty. I'm also completely in love with the no-fabric thread-painted block. It's AMAZING! So straight and even. Excellent job! Can't wait to see them all with the sashing. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteThey are ALL gorgeous Fiona. Well done...xox
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of blocks Fiona, they are stunning.
ReplyDeleteinteresting blocks......Ive a friend doing that this year........
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting blocks Fiona, it will make a stunning quilt
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks and very interesting to see the different quilt for each one.
ReplyDeleteGreat work.