This is cheating to show an already finished project but we just decided to take advantage of some lovely sunny weather and go camping next week, then I'm visiting my sister the next weekend and in between making a birthday card for my niece. Maybe this will inspire some one on their quilt. This was made in 2004 and is only 8 x 11. It does have 3 layers with a piece of tin for the backing, some screening for the batting and stuff appliqued on top. Plus I used duct tape for the binding! I like to use metal also and have sewn copper onto quilts, and used the copper scrubbing stuff (that you can unravel and get a neat mesh) on quilts. Maybe I'll get something new in late. I'll enjoy seeing what others come up with.
Nancy Schlegel (off to packing-bad part of camping)
I like the arrangement of circles and the chains for the edges. I think it works really well for the chain to go partially around, leaving spaces for the eye to escape.
ReplyDeleteI think the sqiggle lifts the piece and makes it more art than a collection of metal.
I hope you are able to come up with something current as well. Looks like you know how to use metal findings very well!
I like your piece! It gives me a few ideas to play with....
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a super trip!!
Nice piece and layout of everyday recycled things. Color choice for the background is just right.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me think of 'steam-punk' art. It is perfect for this challenge...I like it a lot! Hope you will be able to do a new piece when you get home :-)
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This is so cool... I have been looking at it all week. Wish I could use metal like this...just
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Hope you are having/had a good vacation. Any more metal to share with us?
Thanks for all your comments-I have ideas galore for a new metal piece but also have a challenge round robin piece to work on, a curtain to make for my sister and a visit next week to said sister. Not going to happen soon.
ReplyDeleteGood trip despite the work. So nice to have weather warm enough to sit by the fire at night in shorts and T-shirt. Looking at the stars after dark is always fascinating.
Nancy Schlegel
WOW! Your quilt must be really heavy. Thats alot of metal. You certainly met the challange. It's fun to look at,well balanced and the color is very pleasant. Good work
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