Welcome to TGIFF!
At the end of March, I shared my 1st Albers Inspired Mini and said the plan was to make six of these in 2018. I'm happy to share Mini #2 today.
This Albers colour study was all about transparency - you can see how I attempted to create the illusion of transparency with the three different shades of grey between the black and the white.
I quilted it with straight lines using my walking foot. I first stitched a few random lines across the quilt and then echo quilted inside the different sections the original lines created. Lots of turning, but the quilt is quite small so not a huge deal.
There really was no way to choose a thread that would blend in on all shades of grey, the white and the black so I went with my trusty Aurifil #2600 (Dove).
I found a black, white and grey stripe in my stash and used that for the binding - I think it frames the mini perfectly!
Stats:
This Albers colour study was all about transparency - you can see how I attempted to create the illusion of transparency with the three different shades of grey between the black and the white.
I quilted it with straight lines using my walking foot. I first stitched a few random lines across the quilt and then echo quilted inside the different sections the original lines created. Lots of turning, but the quilt is quite small so not a huge deal.
There really was no way to choose a thread that would blend in on all shades of grey, the white and the black so I went with my trusty Aurifil #2600 (Dove).
I found a black, white and grey stripe in my stash and used that for the binding - I think it frames the mini perfectly!
Stats:
- Pattern: My own design inspired by the work of Josef Albers
- Size: 15" x 20"
- Fabrics: Kona White, Kona Silver, Kona Ash, Kona Black, Kona Iron and a purple blender from Connecting Threads
- Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2600 (Dove) in 50 wt
How about you? Do you have a finish to share? Add your finish below and please don't forget to visit a few people!
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I'll sharing this finish over at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Up Friday. This is also Project #4 and my 1st finish off my Q2 FAL list!
I'll sharing this finish over at Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish It Up Friday. This is also Project #4 and my 1st finish off my Q2 FAL list!
The binding is a perfect touch to finish the mini, and I love the texture the quilting added.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I always love seeing Albers-inspired works. Cool that you are doing this series. The quilting just makes it.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt design, Izzy! But the quilting is beyond fab - so striking!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting really adds to this quilt. I enjoy Albers' work and your quilt captures it well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your albers-inspired series. That striped binding is the perfect finishing touch! Thank you for hosting TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteWith this design I cant say that thread color matching the fabric would have turned out any better. Its gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIzzy, this is truly AWESOME! You have NAILED the transparency! I love how you quilted it too, and yep, 2600 is a great colour, I actually bought it as a cone, my first (and only cone of Aurifil purchase ha). Thanks for hosting TGIFF!
ReplyDeleteThere is so much texture in this quilt. I love it!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought when I glanced your picture was that it looked transparent in the center. So your design delivered! I love your quilting too, as usual. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteWell done!! This is a great piece. Love the quilting.
ReplyDeleteI really like how the design and quilting pattern play together in this mini!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting mini, you certainly achieved the transparency effect and I really like your design, but it is enhanced by the quilting. I’m not sure of the word I need to describe it but it gives a sort of shimmering effect, very clever in my opinion I love it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous finish Izzy, you definitely nailed that transparent effect with your fabric choices and your quilting is ideal for the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI very much like your pattern it's beautiful,thank for sharing good i dea !
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