Sew, what a great improv learning opportunity!
The first step was to sort out fabrics, with the focus predominantly on choosing older fabrics in my stash. This step took me some time.
I ended up with lots of brown & greens which I rarely use - guess that's why they were all still sitting here in my baskets (wink wink). It'll be fun working on something a little different from my norm and hopefully, the old and odd fabric combinations in this do not automatically spoil the quilt.
Next up, I needed to make a background for my centrepiece. I do like a mix of white & creams - a combo guaranteed to bounce off one another, adding depth & sparkly interest. That was the easy step!
And now for the fun trickier part ... free style applique. A while back I created an art vignette, chopping up fabrics and laying them down for some raw edged appliqué. It took quite a bit of time and is now quite densely stitched. I love how just a bit of embroidery gives the flowers so much dimension.
I found this old small piece of silky peach, it's perfect teamed up with an early AMH stripe for the basket elements. Hm-m-m- but but but - a basket block was so not on my radar!
This bundle is The. Perfect. jumping off point for this new project.
Next up, I needed to make a background for my centrepiece. I do like a mix of white & creams - a combo guaranteed to bounce off one another, adding depth & sparkly interest. That was the easy step!
However, after all the work, I never actually found a use for it.
I decided to cut it up, rearrange things, and try and use this as my centrepiece.
What better home for it than in an Audrey inspired quilt!
I had a few ideas on how I could make it work, here's where I ended up today ...
I found this old small piece of silky peach, it's perfect teamed up with an early AMH stripe for the basket elements. Hm-m-m- but but but - a basket block was so not on my radar!
... never mind, it may all change again tomorrow!
Linda
22 comments:
Oh I love this already! Way to go, incorporating an older project into the mix. If you keep it, that is.:)
Nice fabric mix Linda and love your applique piece.
You made a quick start here Linda - lovely.
This looks a fabulous start, Linda! Love the way you chopped up your embroidery piece and rearranged it.
This looks really nice and totally embraces the whole idea of improv! Happy stitching!
Ah yes! Looking great! You're the third blogger I follow who's participating in this along. What a great stash you have to pull from. I do not, so I'll be watching your progress. Your center medallion is striking, and will be a great centerpiece.
looks great!
Oh I like this a lot!! Nice use of an older project...it is so pretty !
I am still in the "sketching phase here...next I will be trying to get my templates done...
What a fun project!! Hugs, Julierose
Just wonderful! I'm living vicariously through everyone that's joined this sew along - just don't have the head space right now - but hopefully some day soon can go back and revisit all the steps in the process as I love watching Audrey's quilts come together.
Great idea and great progress. It's like what the George Peppard character in A TEAM used to say; "I love it when a plan comes together!"
I think you've "nailed it" with that gorgeous applique collage for your center panel! I remember when you posted about working on it. Isn't it lovely to have a ready-made improv all ready to add to this first Bramble, and it is uniquely you!
Such a great start Linda!
What a fun QAL and I love what you've done so far. I hope you continue to enjoy it!
This is going to be so great, I just know it!
This is amazing! I love your starting pull, but the applique is beautiful and the basket? So inspiring.
Oh wow! That is just fantastic for you floral center!
Your freestyle centerpiece is fabulous, believe me I'm taking notes!
Thanks for sharing!
What makes me the happiest about this QAL is how marvelously different each quilt is going to be. Each maker's personality is already showing, even in these early posts. I think your rescued stitched piece is beautiful (saving that idea for my future).
Well, I always love your fabric combinations so this time is no exception. And what a neat idea for the center piece!
I love how you incorporate a leftover project into this QAL. So lovely. I want to start on this QAL soon… after I finish the jacket.
What fun! And what a great idea. I love your bright, happy colors. Looking forward to seeing your center when stitched.
Brilliant! I love your idea of repurposing a former project in this one. Looks great!
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