I always begin thinking of ideas for the challenge by finding the definition of the theme.
Transformation was an interesting idea from a mathematical perspective. I actually began a project (see the end of the post for a photo) with the concepts of geometric rotation (turn), translation (slide), and reflection (flip), resizing, congruent, and similar. But I stopped, it seemed too medallion-like, and chose to make something I haven't made yet.
Instead, I chose to think of CHANGE and the change in color when paints are mixed...or when different colors of tissue paper overlapped.
I gathered some fabrics from my scraps and fat quarters that looked as if they would make the transparency effect when sewn.
This is the quilt top sewn:
I will say the quilting CHANGED the appearance of the top.
I have never done such intricate quilting. I used my walking foot and a disappearing fabric marker to mark lines. Two layers of polyester batting were used so the triangles puffed.
This is after being quilted (17" x 16"):
Visit the other members of the group to see what they made for their Challenge Quilts!
Here is the Transformation project I began. I will finish it.
6 comments:
I hadn't thought of transformation like that and I think its a great idea. Both ideas have generated lovely pieces!
Your quilting really is stunning. I like the colour mixing idea and you've created a very beautiful quilt. I also like your transformation block :)
Great idea and the finish is lovely. Your quilting is beautiful.
I am in awe of your precision quilting! It really sets off the blocks.
Beautifully done :-)
Your quilting is stunning! Your other block is very pretty too!
Barbara xx
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