Sunday, March 31, 2013

'every single day' collage

I tried several ideas for this theme but wasn't happy with any of them. As I make 'five minute collages' every day (as you can read here on my blog), I thought I could use them for my Latitude quilt. I thought of having a collage from my 'five minute collages' printed onto fabric by Laura Kemshall, but wasn't sure how long it would take to deliver and weather it would be in time for this challenge.
There had been a discussion on our Yahoo group on which materials can be used in making an artquilt and whether paper could be used. So I thought I could do something completely different and make a paper quilt. I chose nine of my 'five minute collages' and stitched them together. I used sturdy vilene as a batting and stitched all over the piece. It wasn't easy to control the stitching on this thick paper surface. I added a backing fabric, finished the edges with a zigzag stitch and added a hanging sleeve.
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    I love this piece! Your colours and designs are gorgeous. Also very good that you did it in paper.

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  2. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Love it, love it, love it! The colours and textures speak to me.

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  3. Lyudmila YanchenkoMarch 31, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Bravo, Meta!

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  4. GurliMarch 31, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    As always, Meta, I love your work.

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  5. Heidi, at London-WulApril 1, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Gurli,
    I do love a good collage :):)
    This one keeps me coming back to find more.
    ..heading to your blog now!

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  6. Vivien ZepfApril 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    This is such a good idea, Meta! I always wonder what folks do with small-sized creative exercises and this is a perfect solution. I love it that they all work together. I have zero talent for collage, so I'm very impressed. Wish I could touch this.

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  7. PAMELAApril 2, 2013 at 4:38 AM


    Meta, I love this quilt. It is very strong with its simplicity and complexity. Very interesting design and techniques.

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  8. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    What a good idea. There is a lovely graphic feel to the quilt. I love the strong colours

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  9. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Your use of colour and texture, the way you draw the eye around the piece, is inspiring. I love your work!

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