It has been a long time since I've posted or done much of anything quilt wise.
However, a friend of mine sent me an assortment of about 20 African prints, plus several small pieces and a stack of solids along with a book about African American quilts. She asked if I could turn the fabrics into a queen size top. This collection of pictures shows the outcome. My husband helped with the color and print placement. Together I think we came up with a pleasing top.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/577359222pjWykB
The link above should let you view all the photos in my online album.
My first reaction was Awesome! Then I looked again, and I still say awesome! I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sandra, it's beautiful! The use of the bright solids as sashings is wonderful. Are the African fabrics cottons? Are you going to quilt it? What a good friend you are!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the photos Sandra. I love the bright clours and the settings. Nice work ! Your friend will be delighted.
ReplyDeleteLove African fabric. You did a fabulous job. Bunny
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ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, Nancy, and Marion, my friend was wowed too. She has had it machine quilted and the binding is all that is left to do.
The fabrics are all 100% cotton. Most of the prints were made by native African women in Kenya.
That was quite a challenge, Sandra, but you handled it very well. Congratulations on creating an exceptional quilt that your friend will surely be proud of.
ReplyDeleteSandra, that's a wild one and wonderful. Your friend might have trouble falling asleep under such an exciting eye popping quilt.
ReplyDeleteWild and wonderful quilt, that is.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics are all cotton.
Some of the prints were even made by native African women.
The top has been machine quilted and needs only the binding.
Sandra, the quilt is gorgeous! Love the brightness. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMary in Oregon