I wanted to contrast the square geometry of the marquee quilt with some bold circles. The reverse-applique technique is inspired by Lu Summers's porthole quilt. The finished seam of the foreground fabric against the backing applique creates a striking sense of depth. I obviously took my quilting in a different direction than Lu.
The pillow binding matches the binding on the marquee quilt.
This project started with a doodle on deceptively rare and precious note paper.
I like the way the straight-line quilting meets the echo quilting around the circles. I think it evokes a bit of science fiction, or maybe crop circles.
Oh Dan I love those pillows!! they are the perfect complement for your quilt!
ReplyDeleteI've told you that your work is amazing? really A M A Z I N G!
Dan, those pillows are flippin' awesome!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog a week or so ago and am really enjoying your work.
RosaMaria and P - thanks so much for the wonderful compliments.
ReplyDeleteDan, I'm your newest follower, courtesy of P., blogging about your wonderful porthole pillows. She was not wrong. They are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMichelle- thanks and welcome!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work...I should say play. I love your quilt and pillows! Rosa Maria sent me over, and I am glad she did!
ReplyDeleteOh I was thinking crop circles too and then I saw your comment near the end - I like the contrast of line and curve.
ReplyDeletewow, those are awesome! i love anything with circles.
ReplyDeleteIs that porthole your idea? I would love to incorporate it in a show quilt for our next guild exhibit. The theme is "Making Waves" and I keep imagining looking through a porthole. let me know! I'm happy to (of course) to give your name credit.
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Quiltmaker and Fibre Artist