The "F" word

ooooo I really liked the last one, Sunset melody (I mean I liked them all, beautiful, but that one just said WOW!!!) I love it :)

Carissa

I agree with Carissa. Beautiful work! Gorgeous vibrant colours. A real treat. Thank you for sharing and well done getting something finished. Elly

"Carissa" wrote:

Thanks. It was one of those "I don't want to think" projects. It was basically tracing, cutting, and glueing. In fact, when I started pulling fabric for the project, I found I had virtually the same fabrics in my stash. So....still no thinking! That just suits me sometimes. The pattern is called Sunset Melody and is by Anita Bradshaw.

That "finished" part is the most difficult for me! Thanks!

Tell us about 'Sunset Melody'. I mean tell us All about it. How was the delirious background accomplished? and where did the design come from and how did you do the appliqué and was it difficult? You know. Just 500 words or more will do just fine. That calls me. Polly

It's pretty easy Polly. The background is a batik...probably one of the triple dyes...a commercial one. The black is cut from all one piece and then the other pieces are fused on top of the black. Then the black piece with the cut outs and other fabrics is fused on top of the background piece. I then did a small applique zig zag around everything with a raw edge. I didn't do a really tight satin stitch. Sharp scissors and patience are the most important tools in this project.

Wow, Kathyl! They're great -- especially that second one. :D

Way to go Kathyl!!! I really love that Sunset Melody!! What is the pattern name/designer on that one? Looks great!!!

Well done, Kathyl! You did it >g< I really like Sunset Melody; and the curvy squares is very clever - I love the combination of curves. So, what's wrong with the photography? Can't see it myself! . In message , KJ writes

Thank you, Kathyl. Fascinating. . . and gorgeous. Sunset just sings to me. Polly

"KJ" It's pretty easy Polly. The background is a batik...probably one of the

"Sunset Melody" by Anita Bradshaw...

When I open the curvy squares one bigger, it seems blurry. Or maybe I need to put on my glasses. The close up on that seems crisp and clear. The curvy squares is a free form cutting of two stacked squares. Then the pieces are swapped and stitched back together. The remnants of the squaring up process are the border pieces.

I like the way it makes you feel it's musical without any definitive music motif. Is it a clef? no, not really. Is it a staff? not really. a trombone slide?

Ah well, that's why then. I don't even know how to make it larger >gg< . In message , KJ writes

Kathyl, they are both awesome but I absolutely love "Sunset Melody"!! Thanks for sharing.

Maybe I shouldn't have asked . There are many lovely patterns there!!!! Thanks Kathyl.

All I can say is "Wow!" Your quilts are stunning! Happy dancing for you in a drab dreary but oh-so-cool central MA.

- dlm.