03 May 2011

Pink Hero



The Pink Hero Quilt is finally done.


I feel like I've been talking about this forever, and thinking about it even longer. Of the three stencil quilts I've finished so far, this is the hardest to let go of. I think that's why I put off finishing it until I finished the others.


I used almost all the same background fabrics for Hero and the stag. Hero, of course, gets a more traditional pinwheel block.



The reverse of the quilt is a crinkly soft off-white solid fabric (Kauffman Kona Crush) with a pink circle pieced from the trimmings of the unicorn applique. The outline of the applique forms a subtle shadow on the back.



The quilt is now available in my Etsy shop.
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13 comments:

  1. RosaMaríaMay 3, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    wow! you are such great artist!!!
    LOVE it!!!

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  2. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)May 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Just stunning - total genius - that pieced background is wonderful

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  3. Venus de HiloMay 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Brilliant and beautiful! The subtle pinwheels make a great, unexpected background.

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  4. Teje KarjalainenMay 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Fantastic quilt! And even more for someone who loves horses and pink!
    Have a wonderful May!

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  5. bionic robinsonMay 3, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    You are absolutely amazeballs!!!! Honestly, between this and the green stag, I'm going to explode. I am a newbie quilter, living in Berkeley and dying to come down to one of the East Bay Modern quilt guild meetings. I am astonished by your work.

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  6. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 3, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Amazing! There seems to be a playful yet strong feel this quilt while the green stag is regal and still. The effect of your different backgrounds with the feature top is very interesting.

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  7. bionic robinsonMay 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    You know, this might make a really good class at New Pieces. Just sayin....

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  8. Dan RMay 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    @bionic: i'm working on it! thanks everyone for your generous comments!

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  9. bionic robinsonMay 3, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    @Dan R, I will be the first one on the sign-up list!

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  10. Esch House QuiltsMay 4, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    A stunning quilt! Absolutely love the neutral background to show off the lovely unicorn.

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  11. Christie describeHappyMay 4, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Totally incredible quilt and really like the way the fraying softens the edge! Cool technique too... thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. ChristinaMay 4, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Amazing! I am having a hard time leaving a comment without a swear word in it, because that is how fabulous this series is. The play between the foreground and background is really powerful.

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  13. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Just beautiful. Lovely intricate work.

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