About 20 of us exchanged squares of Black and White fabrics. I decided to do a modern twist on a traditional block, Whig Rose, and here is the result.
I approached this challenge by first separting the fabric into these categories; mostly black, mostly white and 50/50. I used the mostly white for the background of the center block.
I used the mostly black for the stems and leaves.
I used the 50/50 pieces to make these hourglass blocks for the border.
Here you can see some of the machine quilting I did on this one. I have many little sparrows on this quilt. I add the sparrow to almost every quilt I make and I'll have to share the story with you someday.
Jill surprised me Monday night with this super cute new tote bag! I love it! The tape measure handles are my favorite part. Thanks Jill and Joann fabrics, I needed this!
And now a few words about stems. I was recently asked me how I applique' my skinny stems. Well, first I prepare them with the Clover 1/4" bias maker. But I think the real trick is in the prep. Isn't always?
I pin baste the stems into the placement I want.
Then I re-pin them horizontally with very fine pins. Then I machine sew baste them down, using a baste stitch. I'm sorry, I forgot to photograph this part (too anxious to start sewing :)
Happiness is appliqueing the stems without the pins. Here they are finished. I can not share the rest of this piece because it is a challenge for my Brownstone guild's upcoming quilt show in November.
And lastly, but certainly not leastly, The Garden State Quilters are having their bi-annual quilt show a week from Saturday!!
Click here for all the information. I hope you can come!
22 comments:
the quilt is beautiful - my favorite bit are the birds. ooh, very clever way to do the stems.
Barb, your quilt is stunning!
Love the quilt, you make wonderful quilts with a twist, I love the way you put fabrics together.
Have fun at the show.
Christine
I love your B/W quilt and the sparrow too! Not that I'm fond of sparrows but I like birds.
About the quilt in your header - did you make it? Froncie Quinn just spoke at our quilt guild had brought this Calico Garden quilt to share with us. I like it but I'm wondering about all that small applique!
I love this quilt!! It was interesting to see how you tackled this quilt. It would be hard working with two color fabrics.
Crispy
I love your quilt! Awesome!!
Barb,
That B/W quilt is amazing! I would have never thought of that. Applique on a red background.. I like that idea! Ooooo... I am curious..What pattern are you working on?
Love how the quilt turned out!
Striking quilt, Barb. You have some really unusual B/W fabrics. Thanks for the tutorial.
Your black and white challenge piece is super good. I like how you sorted the fabrics for their use in the piece. I don't know that I would have thought of using the fabrics for applique but it all works together so well.
Oh, my, another great quilt Barb! You are such a good artist.
LOVE your B/W quilt! Nice treatment of an antique pattern. I love black and white fabric and collect it every chance I get. I always think of them as "black on white" and "white on black" and store them labeled as such. But you are so right, there are some that are definitely 50/50! Think I need a new bin!
Machine-basting stems...GENIUS!!!
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
I LOVE this quilt!!! Wonderful use of black and white. I love your update of a traditional pattern. And the little hidden birds too! And the quilting! Great idea for stems--basting them by machine. Thanks!
That is a great idea for stems - I'll have to try that.
I love your challenge quilt - the colors shine on that fab variety of black and whites. I like the birds quilted in and look forward to hearing the story behind them.
Love your black and white quilt--cute quilting designs and what a fun use of fabrics! (I've been accumulating black and whites and telling myself I will do something fun, so it's nice to see what you've done!)
Barb, you are such a talented lady! I love everything about your quilt but I think the birds add just the right amount of whimsy. Love all the black and whites.
Genius design in that black and white quilt! Wonderful fabrics, a delight for the eye, you really have to study it to appreciate them all. You are amazing, Barb!
Jill
What a great block, and I love your colors. The black and white background is perfect. I MUST try your idea for stems...I never seem to get them right, thanks for the tip!
Love your version of the quilt - its really, really great! Sometimes I hand baste the stems if they are coming apart despite a sturdy press, but your idea looks perfect - must try it soon. Really hate those pesky pins getting in the way!
I absolutely love your black and white quilt! The design is perfect and the fabrics draw the eye in for a better look. What a wonderful assortment of fabrics you got..and such a brilliant way of using them. :)
Your Whig Rose is so refreshing and modern looking .... lovely!
Great tip about sewing bias strips and one that I will do. Many thanks for sharing!
your black and white challenge quilt is really wonderful~!!~
what a great take on a traditional pattern.
thank you for sharing your tips on stem applique. i have a similar techneque but with a bit of a twist . . . i'll have to share it on my blog one of these days . . .
:-)
libbyQ
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