Need to create a quilt
#1
Need to create a quilt
I have been asked to make a quilt for a future DIL of a friend of mine, and am stumped...... My friend said that she would like a personized quilt that portrays her. This girl is a music therapist, likes earthy tones and loathes girly girl frills. I asking for some ideas to make this quilt...........please help.
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I have recently worked with patterns like Venetian Dream and all of the BQ patterns and with the appropriate (musical) fabrics I think you could create something wonderful fairly quickly. Please show us what you end up creating; I am sure it will be fabulous and loved.
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I think that a lot of old, traditional patterns done in mono-chromatic color schemes can have a very modern look. Something in strictly earth tones can be very striking, modern, and not girly! My latest quilt in earth tones for my daughter has that look, I think.
Sometimes simple is best and it sounds like she may prefer simple and classic.
Sometimes simple is best and it sounds like she may prefer simple and classic.
#5
I recently bought two fabrics from Hancock's that were earth tone and had musical scales on them. You might check into that...or I bet you can find music themed fabric online easily. I have no suggestions for a pattern though.
#7
When I'm reaching for ideas I sometimes google images. Here are the results of "music quilt images".
https://www.google.com/search?q=music+quilt+images&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=aUJ&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=5V_CTpLzNoTo2QXorLnIDg&ved=0CB4QsAQ&biw=1025&bih=439&sei=7F_CTvOhLqis2gXQyPzSDg
Also some fabrics: scroll down for some earthy colored fabrics.
http://search.myquiltshops.com/cgi-s...gi?thumbnails=
https://www.google.com/search?q=music+quilt+images&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=aUJ&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=5V_CTpLzNoTo2QXorLnIDg&ved=0CB4QsAQ&biw=1025&bih=439&sei=7F_CTvOhLqis2gXQyPzSDg
Also some fabrics: scroll down for some earthy colored fabrics.
http://search.myquiltshops.com/cgi-s...gi?thumbnails=
Last edited by dakotamaid; 11-15-2011 at 04:55 AM.
#8
Sounds like to me that she is a simple kind of person. Music therapy people tend to be naturalist, vegans, you know the type. I think I would lean towards a Batik quilt with earthy tones. Google Batik quilts. There's may beautiful patterns, a simple pattern would be the way I would go. The music themed quilt might be a little too "quirky".
#9
I just made a crazy quilt out of all creams and light neutrals. I varied the fabric textures by using cotton velveteen, linen, premium muslin and good-quality quilting weight fabric. It turned out just beautifully - very modern and tranquil. I didn't do any embroidery but rather just had it all-over stipple quilted. It may be one of my favorite quilts! I started with a 13" lightweight muslin foundation and then after piecing it, trimmed it to 12.5". I have a tutorial on my blog {www.andiejohnsonsews.blogspot.com - click on the tutorials tab} that gives directions on how to make a quick scrappy crazy block. Good luck with whatever you choose!
#10
Thanks for all the great ideas y'all! I've decided on one from one of the links......I'll go see my friend in the morning to show her, the hope to get a go ahead. What I'll make off it will be just in time for Christmas....yea!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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