Tropical
Birds: 1987
Small wall hanging made as a result of a 1987 Geelong Quilters Guild Workshop (25/7/1987). Fiona Gavens themed “Colourful Environments” to assist us move away from traditional patchwork. We attempted to portray the mood of our environment using simple shapes (squares & triangles) and bold colours; for me that was mostly plains.
I enjoyed stepping out of the ordinary or
rather traditional patchworking process and particularly enjoyed using vibrant
colours. Overall the process was
somewhat frustrating as not all of our group participants “got” the process of
breaking down a picture (real) into blocks of colour (abstract). I found the size of the main building blocks
to be too large (finished 3”) to successfully be able to merge colours to get
the necessary effect. However as the workshop was only one day, I understand
the need to complete something reasonably sized to understand the concept. I spent about 10 hours on this project to
ensure its completion. I just wanted to
get it done!
I added my own stamp on the project by
designing a quilting pattern to complement the overall design and theme of the
project. This was also the first time I had used a binding cut on the bias to finish the quilt. Not my best work but it was
worth the learning.
Exhibited at the Geelong Quilters Guild Exhibition Jan 1988.
Just for the Record:
Quilt Finished Size: 78 x 79cm
Block Size: 3”
Cut in: 1987
Pieced & Basted: Machine 1987
Quilted: Hand 1987
Quilt Type: Fiona Gavens Workshop
Quilt Finished: 1987
Exhibited: Geelong Quilters Guild 1988
Collection: Home# 005
Pattern Name: Not specific
Pattern Source: Fiona Gavens
Fabrics Purchased: 1986/87
Fabric Design: Plains & bold prints
Fabric Style: Cotton
Materials Type: Cotton
Wadding Type: Thin Poly Batt
Backing: Cotton
Lessons Learned:
It was probably a bit early in my quilting career to be “modern” although I enjoyed the exercise. I decided I was more excited by the graphic possibilities of traditional designs and block combinations. I also learned to look to bold colour in preference to the somewhat timid American prints that were available at the time.
Small wall hanging made as a result of a 1987 Geelong Quilters Guild Workshop (25/7/1987). Fiona Gavens themed “Colourful Environments” to assist us move away from traditional patchwork. We attempted to portray the mood of our environment using simple shapes (squares & triangles) and bold colours; for me that was mostly plains.
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| Looking a little sad because it's just been washed & hung upside down....oops! |
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| Leaf quilting pattern shows a little better on this old photo |
Exhibited at the Geelong Quilters Guild Exhibition Jan 1988.
Just for the Record:
Quilt Finished Size: 78 x 79cm
Block Size: 3”
Cut in: 1987
Pieced & Basted: Machine 1987
Quilted: Hand 1987
Quilt Type: Fiona Gavens Workshop
Quilt Finished: 1987
Exhibited: Geelong Quilters Guild 1988
Collection: Home# 005
Pattern Name: Not specific
Pattern Source: Fiona Gavens
Fabrics Purchased: 1986/87
Fabric Design: Plains & bold prints
Fabric Style: Cotton
Materials Type: Cotton
Wadding Type: Thin Poly Batt
Backing: Cotton
Lessons Learned:
It was probably a bit early in my quilting career to be “modern” although I enjoyed the exercise. I decided I was more excited by the graphic possibilities of traditional designs and block combinations. I also learned to look to bold colour in preference to the somewhat timid American prints that were available at the time.
