Splendor 1920 Modern Crazy Quilt
About to send her out the door for quilting, but I thought I'd show her off a bit before she's gone for some time.
I started this quilt in early December. I decided to make a crazy quilt because the style was extremely popular in the Victorian era. And I also wanted to show how the prints can be used in small bits. To give it a modern twist, I separated the blocks with sashing (Pure Elements in Nocturnal by Art Gallery) and set the blocks on point. It is comprised of 25 - 12 1/2" blocks which are foundation pieced on muslin. I used the stitch and flip method as I did on these string block coasters. They are set on point with 2 1/2" sashing. I then added 14" borders on the left and right and 6 1/2" borders on the top and bottom to make a king size of 110" wide by 98". The fabrics are, of course, all from Splendor 1920.
Because I can never leave well enough alone (as you know, more is more in my world), I added little bits of collage here and there. I simply cut out motifs and free motion quilted them raw edged to the top of the quilt.
Additionally, I used my Aurifil 12wt set to stitch the top of several blocks. I did this using my machine and I had 28 weight in the bobbin. The muslin base stabilized the work nicely. I decided not to do the whole thing with stitching as I didn't want to ruin the modern affect I'd created by going too overboard with details.
Now to make a back and send her off to be quilted!
Very interesting. I enjoyed the way you expressed your creative process. Looking forward to seeing the big finish! Happy Sewing!
Posted by: Janie Holbrook | Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 07:13 AM
really very interesting ....the little little finishing of blocks make it crazily good
Posted by: Embroidery punching | Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 08:52 AM
I love this qiilt BariJ. It is so pretty and the black highlights make the centers pop. You did a fantastic work here and you should be proud. I think you should enter it it into a quilt show. I know the pictures don't do it justice. I will make one someday. Thank you for posting. Its a wonderful quilt.
Posted by: Judy Blinkenberg | Wednesday, February 06, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Amazing! Your handmade quilt is soooo beautiful. Nice Work!
Posted by: Paula Parrish | Monday, February 18, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Love, love, love this quilt. It's not just a crazy quilt, it's a work of art!
Bari, I just noticed today that you haven't posted on WeLoveFrenchKnots since December. Did you give up that blog? Hope not - I miss you.
Posted by: Annmarie | Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 06:24 PM