Soooo much thinking has been going on around the next step for my improv trees. I've pinned and pinned and pinned again. I really like this one but had a simpler snowy notion rolling around in my head.
There's also been lots of sketching.
Just when I think I've settled on a plan another idea comes along. And then, in the most unlikely of places, I settle on the nugget of how to proceed. This. It has the winter feel that I want this little grove to rest in - the trees surrounded by two plain, wide borders very similar in colour and then quilted in random lines across the quilt to suggest the idea of a snowy field (at least that's how I see it!).
Surprisingly, this little quilt is in the Modern Medallion Workbook. I want to try my hand at a medallion one of these days but never imagined finding my inspiration for a snowing quilt here amid all the bright colours and pieced borders. Never assume.
So, I've laid everything out on a large design wall and have been cutting strips/pieces in whites and creams to fit between the trees and stars. I only made one more star since my last post about this quilt because I don't think it needs any more than that.
The variety of tones will add just enough interest - luv those large white polka dots. Once it's all together I'll see if it needs anything incorporated into to the borders but right now I think not. Sometimes you just have to start laying things out and cutting....M
8 comments:
Love where your quilt is going. So fascinating where a germ of an idea can come from.:)
This is really looking wonderful. Looking forward to seeing your progression with completing the top.
Decisions, decisions. I like the first layout, but I'm looking forward to seeing how you improve it. Love all the whites and neutrals together, interesting and soothing.
Working with just neutral can be a real challenge. Looks like you're working through all the decision making, experimenting and narrowing in on your final directions. I like the polka dot fabric too.
I see this quilt in a whole new way since you've used the words "snow white." I love the quiet, light, neutral colors (non-colors?) in the background of the trees and also the little stars. I can almost imagine them as snowflakes.
It's interesting to see where inspiration, our imaginations, and other images take us when we're creating a quilt.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next with this top, Marie!
Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
This is coming together beautifully! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
I like your winter trees, with the light backround it looks like they are standing on snow.
KATRIN W.
Your winter forest is wonderful! I love the trees and the little stars add subtle sparkle. I will be back to watch your progress.
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