JulieB

This is the first whole cloth quilt I have ever made, but the concept has been rattling around in my brain for 4-5 years now. I kept putting it off because I knew I didn't have the skills yet to attempt this project. And in fact I did change the mode; I had originally thought about trying to piece something for this, and just recently changed my mind to doing a thread-based project. I call it the Big Bang because I'm visualizing color exploding out of blackness. To that end, I utilized reverse applique with the white bursting through the black from behind. I had to really work on my threadwork to make it show. I ended up buying a mini-suede material for the black because I loved the depth to the material, but then had to deal with its effects on my stitching. Some of the colors show up better than others. I also had to vary stitch length to different purposes; longer stitches for single lines, shortened stitches for maneuverability but then I would trace over the lines multiple times. I also incorporated bead work for my first time, trying to give another pop of color to the piece. She measures 35"x29". While I was sure that no matter what I did, it wouldn't ever match up to the picture in my brain, I'm quite pleased with the effect! Hope you enjoy looking too.

QuiltnNan

nicely done

SHELTIE'SMAMA

Deftly executed -- can't wait to see what else is currently rattling around in your brain. Was worth the five year wait.

feline fanatic

What a great piece! I love all the threadplay you did on it.

BerninaGirl

Absolutely beautiful!

fxsts93kf

Spectacular! Wish my brain worked like yours.

Diane007

nice and colourful

quilts4charity

Spectacular!!! Love it....

Doggramma

Love it! Great job.

just_the_scraps_m'am

love it, it was worth the wait!