I've been such a slacker about getting the latest projects up here on the AHIQ blog. Trying to fix that! First up is the latest improv. finish, Improv. HST Medallion. It wasn't started as a response any specific prompt here, but all along, the Playing With Scale challenge has been whispering in the back of my head.
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| Improv. HST Medallion |
Most every border added seemed to lend itself well to a 'larger' scale of the initial piecing. I even drew the look in a rough doodle right after the centerpiece made itself known. What if? Then the tulip applique jumped on and I had to let the whole thing marinate for awhile just 'in case' I was overlooking the obvious. Hmm.. Maybe not. I've been intrigued by this style of quilt for a very long time. So many antique lovelies to get inspiration from, though the best generally have much, much smaller piecing throughout.
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| Positive Thinking |
Also, I wanted to get my version of the Positive Thinking challenge posted here where it all began. Most of the AHIQ followers have already seen this over on the very wordy post. This is another one of those quilts that I just don't think would have ever happened if not for the very challenges presented here at AHIQ. That's not a stretch at all to say this! These prompts have to have a start you know! And a theme! It was a lovely journey getting to this particular finish and I am happy, thrilled, and even a bit moved with how personal and unique this turned out to be. Who would have thunk it?
8 comments:
Two fabulous quilts! I love the triangles and the tulips in the middle of them.
I'm glad you also posted these finishes here - you are SO right about the AHIQ prompts. They push us to take an idea further and in doing so the quilt does indeed become much more personal. I especially like your wool and flax quilt but then, I do love lots of HSTs . . .
Ok, I WILL make an improv, someday!
I´m impressed Audrey. Both quilts are fabulous. Different scale is a very interesting area to explore. And those colors.... beautiful.
congratulations! They are beauties!
And I do enjoy reading your progress reports on your projects, I come against many of the issues you talk about and I'm helped by seeing how you solve problems and unknowns!
Thank you for sharing!
Both are such beautiful quilts Audrey! I'm in love with the colour scheme for Improv HST Medallion. perfect also for Playing with Scale challenge - congratulations! These challenges do have us thing and are definitely challenges for some of us, good challenges I hasten to add although I am very low off the mark sometimes.
You make so many beautiful quilts and these two join that lineage. Just gorgeous and original. It's been a joy to watch your progress over the years on your blog. Congratulations.
Those are wonderful. I'll have to make a quilt with words.
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