Wednesday 3 August 2011

My distraction is finished!

Last week I could do nothing but sew bits of denim together despite there being quite a few more pressing things on my to do list. I've got it out of my system now though and here is the glory and splendour that is my third denim quilt:

Denim and scraps quilt

Denim and scraps quilt

I really don't mean to sound boasty and ego driven when I say that, but I just love how this one has turned out. I'm really enjoying how the scraps of fabric work together with the denim and the lovely Japanese cotton for the binding helps to soften the look of something that is quite functional. (Incidentally, might I suggest that hand sewing binding in the park, in the middle of a heatwave is not to be recommended. I've ended up with most ridiculous comedy suntan across my legs and arms!)

Denim and scraps quilt binding detail

Denim and scraps quilt binding detail

So, this one has turned out completely different to the two that preceeded it and I've no doubt the next one will be different again. I really like this freeform way of making quilts, using the mighty Gee's Bend quilts as a starting principle; using up what you've got, every scrap (pockets and all), and piecing as you go along.

Anyhow, here are the other two quilts that started this obsession:

Denim quilt

Quilt No.1 - Denim

And here are lovely things to look at over at Our Creative Spaces.

12 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Gorgeous quilts! So much work has gone into them and they all look fabulous!!
    I've never heard of anyone getting a quilted suntan before! You could start a new fashion!!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  2. they are all really amazing- my favorite though i have to say is the third one.
    Happy Creative-space-thrusday

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  3. Absolutely blimmin fabulous - you talented lady, love you, Em xxxxx

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  4. totally unique and beautiful, love them.

    Miss Kitten

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  5. Thank you all for your lovely comments. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that loves them ;-)

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  6. They are just fantastic, really! I love them all but yes those brilliant *pops* of red on the first one are just fabulous. Kx

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  7. This is really beautiful. I am a big fan of denim and it looks wonderful with the combination of fabrics you have chosen.

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  8. Such a beautiful quilt - I love the colours. SO unusual to see a denim quilt.

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  9. Really like them Jo, You are very talented. Really like the last one you have made. Are you needing more jeans??Lucyxxx

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  10. I love all your quilts!! They are gorgeous!!!!

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