Structures #37
Structures #37 – Almost finished
Tonight was an exciting night. I finished quilting structures #37. I designed this huge thing back in 2004 and then stuck it in a drawer because it was too overwhelming to think about quilting it. But I’m on a kick to get all my old work completed so I pulled it out and started quilting it over Thanksgiving weekend. It took about 34 hours of work. A lot less time than I thought it might take so I’m very happy.
I used all of these thread colors to quilt it:
So up close there are sparks of color to give life to what I’m thinking right now is a bit depressing color scheme. I took some close ups tonight of the quilting but they weren’t really doing the colors justice so I’ll wait to show some details after I finish the quilt (it needs a binding to finish off the edge nicely and pressed flat) and take it outside for final photography.
In my post about thread a while back I mentioned I had ordered a bunch of new Valdani threads. Here they are:
I used a whole bunch of these in this piece and they are just gorgeous. I need to find some money and order more. I want them all – I love this thread.
One of you wonderful readers out there forwarded my previous post about the thread to Valdani and as a thank you for mentioning their thread they sent me this gift. Thanks Valdani.
There a few spools of their variegated thread in there to try. I’m looking forward to seeing how that looks with my work.
Posted by Lisa in: Abstract Contemporary Textile Art
I look forward to seeing #37 finished and esp. see how you used all those colors! I never see any traditional binding on your quilts so do you bind them like putting on a facing so all the binding rolls to the back? Also, I did some searching on the Valdani thread but was unsure of where would be a good place to order them from. Do you order via the internet? Would you pass on the e-mail address? Valdani thread colors are so beautiful and they have such a big variety. And doesn’t feel so good to get a older project done?!
Lisa, would this quilt fit on my bed?;-)
It’s beautiful and I love the subdued colors. And I was intrigued with the variety of colors of thread that you used in the quilt. I am sure it looks amazing IRL.
Hi,
Beautiful work! I have ordered the Valdani thread from redrockthreads.com with good luck.
Can’t wait to see the finished photos! Thanks for sharing.
your quilts are great!
Patty – I make a pretty traditional french binding – but then I pull it all the way to the back of the quilt so you can’t see it. I took pictures one day of how I do this and someday it will turn into a blog post.
Donnau has a source for the thread – thanks! I order through a friend.
Tracy – :) – actually I think this one comes close actually fitting – although maybe it’s a bit short – your feet might get cold. I haven’t actually measured it yet but I’m guessing 8′ x 7′.
Aaron – thanks!
Lovely work Lisa! I am hoping you would consider posting a photo of the back of this quilt, also a close up of the quilting. Thanks for your generous sharing.
Jan