Quilting Bee ~ February
Here's my submission for the Virtual Quilting Bee for February.
the flowers are buttons. the "pasture" is corduroy, with a Superbuzzy lamb frolicking in it. the field on the lower left is a lovely organic colorgrown cotton fleece that had the perfect texture to match with Jennifer's chenille on the right. I added wool yarn to be the vegetables growing in it and felted them a little bit with hot steam from my iron. they should felt up even better when Jennifer washes the quilt.
I had the idea for the farm as soon as Jennifer shared the picture of the fabric she was sending. The chenille just seemed like a field of wheat to me. So I'd already sketched it before I even received Jennifer's fabric in the mail. And I pieced it and appliqued the tree and the clouds several weeks ago.
some little farm people that are fussy cut and pieced into the quilt. the fabric is from Superbuzzy, and it's supposed to be the fairy tale "The Golden Goose", but I thought they looked like the most adorable little farm children with their pig running along behind them!
And then it just sat. I worked on knotting the yarn into the lower left field here and there. But for some reason, it was adding the windows and the door to the house that really held me back on this. I just don't know why, but I couldn't get motivated to add them. Isn't that silly? I think I was just tired of looking at it -- the things that didn't turn out the way I'd hoped (perfectionist me, of course). But, actually, the end result is making me pretty happy.
wool felt appliqued tree trunk -- the clouds, windows, and door are also wool felt, which I've discovered washes just fine as it's already felted
Anyway, Jennifer, I hope you like it. I had so much fun making it, and thinking about what Katie and Tristan might think of it.
eegads! I can't read the smaller type.
Grace- this is so GREAT!!!
Posted by: Alicia A. | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 07:48 PM
oh.my.goodness! AMAZING! You seriously are so talented. It's just gorgeous.
Posted by: Bluebirdbaby | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Love it...the textures are so cleverly chosen and utilized.
Posted by: Mystele | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 09:08 PM
WOW, how inspiring! What a great idea!
Posted by: Myshell | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 09:18 PM
I can't convey how much I love this! I want it to put on my wall! Beautiful, beautiful job!
Posted by: emilie | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Good gravy it's fabulous!!!
Posted by: Morgan | Friday, February 29, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Stunning!!!
Posted by: patience | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Very nice!
I remember these from my childhood. My aunt made them.
I'm in a swap group where we are making farm scenes with knitted squares. Love this theme.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lizz | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 02:36 AM
grace, it's wonderful! just wonderful.
Posted by: emily | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 05:35 AM
That is the cutest quilt block I've seen. I love it.
Posted by: Allison | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Oh man, this makes me squeal with joy.
Posted by: Sarah | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 07:23 AM
This is lovely. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: oliver rain | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 10:52 AM
This is so adorable, Grace. I was the same way, I kept thinking about the kids, particularly Tristan, because I figured most of the little details would be more girlie.
Posted by: Courtney | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 01:13 PM
that is so freaking adorable. i love it!
Posted by: capello | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 03:31 PM
beautiful, grace!
Posted by: kirsten | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 05:14 PM
perfect.
Posted by: melissa f. | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Great block! I love the lamb running through the field.
Posted by: carrie | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 08:22 PM
How fun! I love that swath of bright color running through the center.
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 10:40 PM
My goodness it's so good. The kids will love it. I just love how my quilt is shaping up.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 05:22 AM
omy! I love this piece. what a fun collage and use of all those different textures. I think if I did quilts this is very similar to how I would do it.
fantastic!
Posted by: nessie noodle | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 10:12 AM
That is to cute! You did a fabulous job!
Posted by: Mandi | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 12:00 PM
So pretty! I love it!
Posted by: Susan | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 12:02 PM
I have just awarded you an Excellence Award - details at my blog!
Posted by: Tracy | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 01:25 PM
So freaking cute, I can't stand it!
Posted by: Gina | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 01:31 PM
so wonderfully great, grace. i love it.
Posted by: erin | Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Oooooooooooo! Texture. Mmmmmmmmm...Xxx
Posted by: bex | Monday, March 03, 2008 at 03:28 AM
This is just awesome. This quilt is gonna rock.
Posted by: miss chris | Monday, March 03, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Wow...that is beautiful!!!! You are so creative! I just love it.
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Oh this is so playful and fabulous! I love your use of texture and the way you managed to use those FAB and WONDERFUL japanese prints in a storytelling quilt. WOWee is all I can really say, Oh I hope you won't mind when I try and duplicate it...
Posted by: Allison | Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 07:45 AM