December 14, 2016

Hillsboro

This quilt was inspired by brick work on a building in Nashville, Tennessee.


I made improv log cabin blocks from strips of various denim and indigo-colored fabrics, cutting free-hand, and set them on point.  The background fabric is an unbleached linen from Moda.

I threw in some small bits of Kona Lime just for fun.  I included a batik fabric as well, thinking it would be fun to sneak some into Quiltcon.  Unfortunately, though, this quilt was not selected for Quiltcon.


With so much negative space, I wanted to show off the quilting.  I used wool batting, which really pleased me in combination with the unbleached linen.  Here's a shot I took before adding the binding:


And more details of the quilting:



Finally, here is a shot of the back:


I'm a little disappointed not to have a quilt in this upcoming Quiltcon, especially since it is the first chance I'll have to attend the show in person.  But I do hope to enter this quilt in other shows.

I'll be linking up with crazy mom quilts for Finish It Up Friday.

6 comments:

  1. This quilt is amazing, the quilting is outstanding and the design is wonderfully modern. What a work of art, just a beautiful finish!

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  2. It's a lovely quilt, and I'm sorry it didn't get in. Don't take it personally; QuiltCon is odd in its choices. I hope to meet you, though! :)

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  3. This is a fabulous quilt. I love the simplicity of the design, and I envy the quilting.

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  4. Fabulous quilt, Ben, I love where your work is going!

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  5. This quilt looks amazing! I love the quilting!

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  6. the quilting is Fabulous!!! love the linen w wool combo - I'll need to remember that! (what machine do you use for quilting?)

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