Wednesday, 15 April 2026

bohemian TATW: the photo post



Pink to the rescueđź’•
- thanks to everyone who chipped in with binding advice.

Enjoy the photos ...
















the "in use" vs flat photo 

I've discovered that taking photos has been a fun (unexpected) part to all this quilt making. And comparing a flat vs 'in use' photo is something I've recently wondered about, I love elements of both ideas. 

I try to take at least one photo that reveals the whole quilt, so a flat shot or even someone holding the quilt up - hands, legs, feet optional! - is a good way to showcase the overall design & colour palette. 

I also enjoy playing around with close-up photos, ones that show a quilt "in use" and being loved - like say on a bed or messed up on a couch. I have experimented a. lot with this, taking many photos, from every angle! These shots really capture my interest, as they highlight the little details, the fabric mix, the quilting texture and the cuddly cosy nature of a quilt. 

If you stop by often, you'll notice that I click off more quilt pics than really needed, and that's mostly because I seem to give many of my quilts away! Once they're gone, that's it. So, like many others, this is my way of documenting my makes. 
Love to hear about your go-to photo.




this little quilt will certainly brighten up someone's bed in a Hospice room that's 4 sure #donationquilt
until next time, Linda



7 comments:

MissPat said...

You put together such interesting combinations of colors. I always enjoy your eclectic creations.
Pat

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

wow! I love the overall look

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

The binding is a perfect complement to both the front and back. I need to use stripes more often. They really jazzed up this quilt.

Janie said...

Gorgeous! And the binding and backing work perfectly with the colors/ design.

FlourishingPalms said...

Just lovely! I like pictures of the whole quilt, so as to take in the overall effect. Close-ups are good too, to see the quilting, which I like to take note of - design ideas for my future quilts... though at the pace I'm going this year, I may finish only one. Maybe two. :-)

Karen S said...

Great binding choice.
I enjoy seeing all the pics you take. Great way to see all the fabrics!

Connie said...

I absolutely love it . . . how wonderful to wrap up in that pretty quilt on a cold evening :)