Once again, Amy from Amy's Creative Side is sponsoring the semi-annual Bloggers' Quilt Festival, and it promises to be a visual delight, as always. We quilters have the opportunity to view each others' favorite creations and to share one of our own.
This time around, I've chosen "Pieces of Dreams." This is the
second in a series of medallion-style quilts, using Ricky Tims' method of drawing a motif on a
piece of paper that has been folded into eighths and then reflecting that motif
eight times to create what is known mathematically as radial symmetry – a
pattern of design that appeals to my left-brained sense of order.
Hand-dyed fabrics from Joy's Fabrics were used in this quilt; it is both machine-pieced and machine appliquéd, and the original quilting designs were completed with Sulky 40-weight rayon and metallic threads.
The quilt was named for a much-loved
song written by Michel LeGrand, particularly fitting since the sketch was drawn
in the middle of a sleepless night.
Do head on over to Amy's blog and enjoy the treats on display -- how perfect for this time of year!
Diane
42 comments:
Really good to see an an original design. Great job!
That is really cool. Apparently I have not seen this method with Ricky Tims, but I am going to have to check it out. Looks like it would be a lot of fun to play with. Needless to say you used my favorite colors, so there is nothing to not like about it, but then when it comes to your works, there never is!! :-)
What a beautiful quilt!
love the quilt! Your work is phenomenal~
Margaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
It's beautiful! I've been thinking about trying this method, I bought the book and played for awhile, but you have inspired me to get it out again.
Wonderful, love your colour choices and quilting....
Best Wishes
Kay in Scotland
That is absolutely stunning in colour and design!
Wow! I didn't believe that it was actually a quilt, I had to take a second look - fantastic!!!!
Wow- it almost looks like a painting! I love the design and the colors are beautiful!
This is amazing. Really amazing. As a newbie, I'm awed by the talent I've been seeing through this link party.
http://www.littlebitsandmore.com/2011/10/bloggers-quilt-festival-serendipitous.html
A super stunning quilt!!
So beautiful....I love the colours.
Gorgeous quilt, congratulations:)
I keep getting drawn to this style of quilt and hope someday to gather the courage to design and make one - really lovely work
I love this quilt, it's beautiful!
I love your stunning colors and design. I attended Ricky's seminar and bought the Rhapsody book but have not been brave enough to try it. Kudos to you!
What a striking, graphic quilt. Great use of color.
Come see my entries: #29 miniature reproduction and #31 antique 1850 star quilt
Gorgeous, as are all your quilts.
Absolutely Stunning Diane!
My color family....
LuAnn in Oregon
luannkessi.blogspot.com
Greetings from Hungary. It is very pleasing coloring. beautiful stitching.
I love the colors in this beautiful quilt. Didn't know about the latest Bloggers' Quilt Festival. I'll have to post something.
GORGEOUS!!! Absolutely a treasure!
This is so spectacular - how I would love to stand in front of it and study it in detail. It's a gorgeous quilt Diane!!
That is indeed a wonderfully vibrant and bewutiful quilt. Would love to try his method. You did a fantastic job-- love it all! Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Gorgeous! Love those colors
This is absolutely gorgeous Diane - lovely work and beautiful colours.
Fantastic bold colors !! And the pattern is stunning !
This is stunning! Your quilting is amazing but I really like the simple approach you took to the rays with the offset design. Gorgeous gorgeous piece.
amazing. great quilt. hugs
gorgeous. =)
Love your color choices and the design is just beautiful, quite striking!
Impeccable as always!
As always... stunning work!
This quilt takes my breath away. It's fabulous!
I remember seeing one of your quilts at a show Somers NY. Unbelievable! I only hope to be so creative and talented.
Wow! Stunning quilt. Love the design. Gotta admit I'm a symmetry fan too.
Beautiful quilt, thanks for sharing!
Diane, it is extraordinary! I love the colors and the design it is just beautiful!
Wow! What a stunning quilt! Love it!
OMG! Your quilts are always stunning! Especially because it's an original design. I love that you tend to use solids a lot...something that really makes your design (and your quilt) and the quilting stand out! Impeccable!
Stunning.
Beautiful quilt...thanks for sharing.
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