We participated in a "Portrait Challenge" a few years ago.
Here's Mary's -
I had a couple of ideas for this challenge. I got a large charge out of this supersize badge. It still makes me laugh.
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This top is machine quilted with all the "roles" I play in life. It includes the usual, wife, mother, quilter, chef, etc. in the yellow squares I put my less appreciated "roles" in the black borders - procrastinator, 50+er, wine drinker, partier and then made the little top into a pillow for my reading chair.
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Here is Barb's-
I had fun making this. I used bias tape for my hair, a real barrette, snaps for eyebrows, and a wine bottle for my nose. I used baby beads in the background describing all the things that are important to me.
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I made the hanger using a pant hanger and embellished it with Scrabble tiles and buttons.
Enjoy all the quilts in
Amy's Quilt Festival.
12 comments:
Very clever..both of them...probably both of you!
both are fun quilts! Love that little hanger! Thanks for pointing it out. I probably would not have noticed it!
What fun, clever ideas.
Fab quilts! I love the writing, it's so well done and a very cool idea!
Love them both, very creative.
The name tag made me smile, I want one;)
What a clever challenge, and great quilts!
mary = your quilts are fabulous
xoxo
Great self portraits, they gave me a very nice chuckle this morning :0)
Crispy
fun stuff!
How fun!!! I loved seeing them!
Hello, Barb! I appreciated your comment regarding my entry (Primary Log Cabin) - thank you for the kind words.
Your entry makes me want to delve into the quirkier side of quilting! Huzzah!
Wow; what great quilts! Mary's quilt is SO unique!
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