I couldn't not pick this little quilt for one of my entries - I'm still a little sad that it's finished, it really was such a joy to make. So I'm entering Sunshine Through the Rain in the original quilt category. I live in Tasmania, the little island to the south of mainland Australia - and in winter we have a lot of grey, rainy days that seem to go on forever. I get really grumpy and down in this kind of weather, so I made this as a gentle reminder to myself to try to stay positive regardless of what is going on outside my window. Winter seems to have arrived early this year, so it's been quite a therapeutic quilt already :o)
You can read all about the construction of this quilt here. I appliqued the rain drops using needle turn applique, and then improv-pieced the quilt top using a range of grey and white light value prints. It is densely matchstick quilted using a variegated grey Aurifil 40wt thread for the most part, with a light yellow thread around the sun. The dense quilting has made the raindrops and sun rays pop beautifully from the quilt top, and feels incredible.
Quilt stats:
Techniques: Needle turn applique, improvisational piecing, matchstick quilting.
Size: 30" x 36"
Quilted: using FMQ matchstick quilting on my Bernina 440QE, using Aurifil 40 threads.
Design: Improvisationally designed (ie I made it up as I went along!)
I hope you enjoy the rest of the festival!
xx Jess
26 comments:
ohhh this is great - I love the muted palette - I would like to invite you to add to my Off the Friday link up and share it with our art quilt group!
What a beautiful quilt. I love the idea of making a happy quilt to look at in the winter.
You never fail to impress me. Another gorgeous original from you.
What a fantastic quilt ! I know what you're talking about ... German winters can be dull and grey, too ... Thanks for sharing this quilt, I'll be back ;-))
Another beauty and so original.
This quilt is lovely, both modern and scrappy at the same time. What a beautiful original design.
Such an original and beautiful quilt!
This quilt is perfect. Love it!
Such a sweet and beautiful quilt.
Congratulations this quilt is absolutely awesome!!!!
I love it!
Great to see this one again - it's pure eye candy!
This is a beautiful quilt - and even though it's about rain it's very cheery. I love the quilting!
This came out great! I love the improv background.
Really awesome - hope your winter isn't too gloomy xxx
I really love your quilt! The choice of fabrics, the design, everything works together to make one happy quilt! Hope it cheers you up all winter long!
You had me at improv and matchstick and then you go and up the ante with the raindrops....
Another stunner, m'dear!
This is wonderful! Very original and inspiring!
You already know how much I love this quilt, but just in case I wasn't clear before....I LOVE THIS QUILT!
So nice to see it entered in the festival!
same here - I love this one so much. I hope it gets a Viewers award :-)
I just love it! Your work always amazes me :)
Amanda
I love this quilt Jess and the quilting just takes my breathe away! You have such a talent! Well done on creating another beautiful quilt.
This is an amazing quilt! Love it!
This is gorgeous! I love your improve piecing and your design. The message is fantastic also!
- Katelyn @ Sing While Crafting
Quiet but lovely!
Hi Jess,
I was really pleased to see this quilt got through to the last 25 - as you must be too! It's great to see a modern, art, improvised quilt being appreciated.
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