Monday, March 31, 2014

O Canada

Love….. it can go from one extreme to another; either it is totally mushy and commercial or something as simple as a love of the outdoors.  

Well, I wanted to do something completely different. Firstly, I haven’t done any hand stitching in this piece except when putting on the binding; and secondly, I’m getting over my fear of free motion quilting and have done the entire background in different motifs.

During the Olympics in February, I found that every time the Canadian flag was raised, I stood proudly in my living room belting out the Canadian anthem with a great sense of pride.  So, my interpretation of “Love” is for my country.  I may not like the politics, the politicians, the taxes or the weather, but I’m very thankful to be living in this country - O Canada!
  
O Canada - Detail 1

O Canada - Detail 2
Material:         Commercial cotton and batik fabric
Technique:      Free motion quilting, fused maple leafs, trapunto

Katie

9 comments:

  1. As an equally proud Canadian, I salute you and your "O Canada" piece, Katie. Well done -- and thank you!

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  2. I like your use of free motion quilting.

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  3. The quilting is absolutely wonderful! I like the idea and the quilt!

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  4. What a crisp clean stylish design, I love all the quilt patterns and the texture of the white leaves. The piping just adds something extra to the finish

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  5. Katie, this is a spectacular piece! The crisp red maple leaves are a perfect foil for your wonderful stitching. Your love of country shows beautifully here.

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  6. It's so good to see you using your FMQ skills in this piece. I love the quilting you have done. I don't think you need to worry about your quilting skills anymore, it all looks perfect from here!

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  7. Katie, what a great quilt. The contrasts of colour and texture make this a stunning work. I agree with Janice that the FMQ is fantastic and we need to see more!

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  8. I knew this had to be yours, Katie! I went to school with a Canadian girl and you just about have me standing in my living room (in Australia) singing O Canada! This is a fabulous quilt.

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  9. The machinequilting is really beautiful, so many different patterns on such a little quilt.

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