Each of us interprets the theme/sub-themes in our own way. Be sure to visit the other members of the group as they show their quilts.
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I thought to play on the word "I've", thinking I could substitute the word "EYE've." I have blue eyes and was going to use only 2 pieces of blue in the quilt. I thought of about the many blue fabrics I have in my stash. I like blue. I would use many of those scraps.That quilt would have been extremely large. I decided on a smaller quilt. I cut triangles with the Accuquilt that would finish as 2" squares. "I've got the blues" is true for me. Since I didn't know which direction to go with this challenge, I made some pathways. Some of them turn off and go nowhere others go off the edge. Here is a dark, short path that ends by a blue flowered triangle.
I used matchstick quilting along the light blue paths with variegated thread. The dark fabric paths use dark blue thread in a wiggly stitch. The quilt measures 14" square. I put triangle corner tabs on the back in order to hang the quilt with a dowel.
Here is my reveal. The sun is even shining in one area! Maybe shedding some light on this challenge.
Also, just wanted to post the paper pieced letter blocks I made this last month and sent off to the Queen Bee of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. November I am Queen Bee and I have trees in mind.
Love your pathways and the fact that they end in flowers! That seems very positive :-) The sun peaking out over the trail is a lovely touch.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that blue eyes inspired so many of the group this time! I love your piece and its pathways. And the sun, well, it always seems to lead us out of "the blues". Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I chose this theme because I just love blue. Absolutely my favorite color, in all its variations. This is a fun quilt!
ReplyDeleteFabulous pathways in that terrific quilt. I love the ideas that you think about and make up in fabric, as you always make such rich connections between the beginning and the final piece. This is no exception--well done!
ReplyDeleteI bet that was nice to use the Accuquilt to cut your fabric! I like your interpretation of having the blues. Not all blue things necessarily are sad. Fun idea with your pathways.
ReplyDeleteI love your pathways idea and your finished quilt is beautiful. The sun peeping through really does seem to shed light and makes me smile :)
ReplyDeleteFirstly, my apologies for being late to the last Four-in-Art reveal party Nancy- I have been away on vacation and have had limited wifi....
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this! The meandering path of blue- very pretty!
Nice interpretation!
ReplyDeleteI like abstraction, so at first glance, liked your design. Then I enjoyed your description, and saw more than I'd seen at first. Love the bits of sun.
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