I can not take credit for the design though, as I saw a picture/poster/something like this somewhere sometime that caught my eye. I was really fascinated by the sense of depht and dimension that was created with simple lines.
When our national quilt association (NQF) issued a contest with the theme “My innermost space”, I decided to try creating a similar effect. I dug out fabrics in different shades of blue and grey (like the original – I think…) and added black for contrast. Then I drew the design on gridded paper varying the strip width between 1, 2 and 3 squares, cut a lot of strips, and started stitching.
I did not fall in love with paper piecing, hence the UFO, but I wanted to see how it turned out, so there was only one thing to do – finish it. It's quilted in the ditch. I had not done that for a while, and forgot how slow you have to sew to get it right. Oh, well...
Now I’m going to add this to amylou’s sew a tell.
When our national quilt association (NQF) issued a contest with the theme “My innermost space”, I decided to try creating a similar effect. I dug out fabrics in different shades of blue and grey (like the original – I think…) and added black for contrast. Then I drew the design on gridded paper varying the strip width between 1, 2 and 3 squares, cut a lot of strips, and started stitching.
I did not fall in love with paper piecing, hence the UFO, but I wanted to see how it turned out, so there was only one thing to do – finish it. It's quilted in the ditch. I had not done that for a while, and forgot how slow you have to sew to get it right. Oh, well...
Now I’m going to add this to amylou’s sew a tell.
That is great. The colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Love it!! You really did capture the depth perception idea. I like how you named it. Did you say it is paper pieced?
ReplyDeleteI love these thin strips--I've seen some similar things & always wanted to try it. Cool!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things I like about this -- the different strip widths, the off-center placement, the colors and values. Glad you finished it and are going to have it out where you can see it!
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty i love the colors you used
ReplyDeleteThat is perfect to represent the inner space. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteQMM
Wow, that is very cool! It really does pull you in... awesome! Enjoyed my visit to your blog, and I just love your "who am I?" in the sidebar. What a great sense of humor! :o)
ReplyDeleteAlways looking forward to seeing what you come up with and am never disappointed! This is awesome - love the pillow!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! It actually looks 3D. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors! Good for you for finishing so many projects.
ReplyDeleteKjempeflott pute. Fin dybdevirkining også
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I felt like I was being pulled right down into it. Congrats on finishing so many projects.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great effect, very 3 dimentional. Good idea in making it into a pillow that will now be seen and not hidden away as a UFO.
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect! Love the great feeling of depth you have created. Great choice of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteRita
Wow this is very unique! Great fabric selection.
ReplyDeleteFlott pute :-) Artig med virkningen ut i midten. Den gir en fin effekt.
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