Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Finished! "Indigo Summer"

"Indigo Summer" is finished, binding and all:



 

I loved every moment of making "Indigo Summer," from the dyeing of the fabrics, to the improvised piecing, to the hand-quilting, and then, finally, the faced binding.  It's quite a stunning quilt, if I do say so myself.  I'm thinking of entering it in the National Juried Show of Quilt Canada 2015, although I haven't quite decided whether or not to face the nervousness of putting the quilt into the mail.

I took the photos with my snazzy new 50mm lens.  This lens avoids the curved distortion on the edges that comes with my telephoto, plus the large aperture (to f1.8) allows photos in lower light conditions.  Definitely a good addition to the camera bag, especially if I start to enter shows on a regular basis.

I also made progress on the log cabin quilt this week.  No photos, alas, but I'm just about finished with the fourth block, and I'll try to have pictures next week.

Linking up to WIP Wednesday on Freshly Pieced and The Needle and Thread Network.  Happy quilting!

1/30: Now linked up to Finish it Up Friday on Crazy Mom Quilts, Link-A-Finish Friday at Richard and Tanya Quilts, and Off the Wall Friday at Creations...Quilts, Art....Whatever.  Cheers!
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18 comments:

  1. ShannonJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    This is beautiful! You should definitely enter it into shows- it deserves to be seen! As soon as I saw it I remembered some sun print blocks I made a few years back that I still need to put into a quilt. Maybe your lovely indigo piece will finally be the push I need!

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  2. Seams FrenchJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    I love your combination of sun printed indigos. Beautiful hand quilting as well..

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  3. Carole @ Fresh off the FrameJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Absolutely stunning. I would love to see it in the show!!!

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  4. MargaretJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Beautifully done! I do hope you enter it. There are many articles and YouTube videos online with advice on packaging and mailing your piece. Undoubtedly the CQA has something on its website too. I've shipped pieces to various points in the U.S. and to Europe (MUCH more expensive!) without incident. Also, perhaps you know someone who will be going to Quilt Canada and can take it for you in advance...It's worth the effort if you decide to go for it. Best of luck!

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  5. AllisonJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Really nice work... this looks fantastic! I'm looking for the block that you shared from your last WIP Weds... is it in there too, or am I missing it?

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    1. momijiFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:03 PM

      That block is for another quilt. I hope to have pictures soon of the progress I've made, but the weather is not cooperating!

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  6. Suz JJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    So glad to see this finished. It is beautiful, and I imagine only better in real life!

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  7. SheilaJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    Just stunning and yes you really should enter it in the show , wish I could be there to see it in person !

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  8. ReginaJanuary 29, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Congrats on a fantastic finish! It definitely deserves to be in a show.

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  9. MonicaJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Wow, it really is gorgeous. What a treat to follow from the beginning to the end! I imagine that working with your own dyed fabrics must have been doubly satisfying. Congratulations on an amazing finish!

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  10. What Comes Next?January 30, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    It is stunning! You better enter it!!!

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  11. Norma SchlagerJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    You have combined two of my favorite things, shibori and indigo blue. I also like the hand quilting. This is stunning and should certainly be entered into a show. I have entered many shows and never had a problem getting my quilts back, but I do understand your trepidation.

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  12. Linda MFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Beautiful! Combines some of my favorite things, leaves, indigo and stitched shibori.

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  13. Terry Aske Art QuiltsFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    It's gorgeous! I'll be looking for it at the Quilt Canada show in Lethbridge! (I've sent a lot of quilts to Canada and the US, and would be happy to chat with you about shipping.)

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  14. momijiFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Thanks, everyone, for your comments, advice, and encouragement. I just bit the bullet and submitted my entry form for the CQA show. We'll see what happens next!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    It's beautiful - congratulations! Fingers crossed for you - I'm sure you will be accepted!

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  16. PaulFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    Really beautiful! I like the two half circles hidden in the piecing.

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  17. AnonymousJune 12, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Such beautiful and inspirational work - congrats! I love your detailed and thorough posts on Shibori technqiues , so very educational!! Atb for your future work.
    cheers

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