I continue with my plan of getting the basic seam embellishments in place on all of the blocks to my beaded crazy quilt. With 5 in various degrees of embellishment I have 4 left to start. Here is a photo of the latest block. It has been a fun challenge to come up with new beading stitches. The center green bugle bead treatment is one of my new one. It started out as a sketch and worked quite well in beads. I do tend to gravitate back to several traditional stitches, like the feather (a personal favorite), chevron and Cretan. Why did I come up with such an ambitious crazy quilt project? My initial inspiration was from an antique quilt. I did not merely want to recreate this quilt, but use some of the design elements in a modern version. I found the applique floral border particularly striking as it is Incorporated on top of the crazy quilt blocks. As soon as I get each of the block with some basic stitching, I will be sewing everything together and working on the border. Another element that I am using is the play of light and dark fabrics. If you look at the corner detail photo of the antique quilt below you can see the change in fabrics.
This is a beautiful crazy quilt, I can see why you were inspired by it. The beading is really enhancing the seam treatments.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am tackling a giant CQ project right now... it is rather a daunting prospect isn't it? I have resolved to just do one block at a time and enjoy it as I go. I'll get to the end eventually!