Quilt Creations

From an endless array, selecting just the right combination of colors and patters becomes the decisive first step in the creative process.

This was determined to provide just the right balance for a throw to be used on our living room couch.

Once the colors and patterns are chosen for the individual blocks, the cutting begins. Attention to detail at this stage provides for precision as the pieces are sewn together.

As the blocks are completed, they must be arranged into larger squares.

Which blocks fit together to provide the most pleasing result?

Finding the perfect balance of light/dark, pattern/plain, red/green/brown/blue requires a good "feel" and an ability to envision the whole.

A "birds eye" perspective is helpful!

The project takes shape.

With borders sewn on it almost is complete. Next step is to add filling, backing and do the quilting. Then it will take its proud place on the back of our living room couch.

Becky, Nadine and Annika have found a common passion for creative pursuits that periodically finds them lugging their sewing machines and supplies to one another's houses for an evening of quilting fun.

Meanwhile a second quilt is in the very beginning stages. This time Becky and Annika are working on the same project together.

Nadine is called in for consultation as they seek to strike the perfect balance of colors, patterns and shades. Finished products will be displayed at a later date.