As I mentioned last week, my goal is to create a quilt every month in 2018. February's quilt is a little bit of a cheater. I made the bulk of it in February, but finished the binding in March.
Here's the fabric collage as it came together:
You can see an animated version HERE.
After quilting and washing and binding…
…this is what it looks like:
What I like about this quilt:
- I was hysterical about the washing — at first. It made the fabric edges raggy instead of smooth. In the end, I think it was a good choice because it starts to answer the question: Why does this need to be made from fabric? That texture is part of the reason.
- This quilt feels like my work. It's the first time I've ever made a quilt that I felt was 100% in line with the way I create on canvas and in my art journal. Yay!
- I took a number of risks while creating this quilt and I'm proud of myself for trying new things.
- This quilt feels like it could be the beginning of a series of face quilts! Isn't that exciting?!
- I really like how I created larger blocks of color and pattern from multiple little pieces of fabric.
What I would change about this quilt:
- I would like to try different quilting. This time around I simply free motioned around each piece of fabric. I'd love to try an overall pattern or perhaps mix in some thread painting?
- Without washing it, is there a way that this being fabric is apparent and necessary? I'd like to experiment and try to answer that question!
- I'd like to bind the quilt using a facing instead of a binding. A facing is a virtually invisible quilt binding, which would make the work feel expansive rather than closed in.
- I'd like to try quilting with an invisible thread — aka clear nylon.
I'm incredibly excited to share that this piece will appear in the Cambridge Art Association's exhibit, Lost & Found exhibit, April 3 – May 3, 2018 at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery in Cambridge, MA. There is an opening reception on April 5 that is open to the public and I hope you will come and say hello!
Thanks for stopping by!
Great job! Glad you are pleased, it definitely looks like your style. Looking back at your progression one thing you could have done that would have been cool was leave the lower left piece of hair protruding from the rectangle of the quilt just as it was cut. And no one says you have to wash a quilt. I have many art quilts I’ve never washed. Actually most all of them. Wish I lived closer so see the exhibit. I’ve followed your blog for years, thanks for all the inspiration.
Great job! Glad you are pleased, it definitely looks like your style. Looking back at your progression one thing you could have done that would have been cool was leave the lower left piece of hair protruding from the rectangle of the quilt just as it was cut. And no one says you have to wash a quilt. I have many art quilts I’ve never washed. Actually most all of them. Wish I lived closer so see the exhibit. I’ve followed your blog for years, thanks for all the inspiration.
Great job! Glad you are pleased, it definitely looks like your style. Looking back at your progression one thing you could have done that would have been cool was leave the lower left piece of hair protruding from the rectangle of the quilt just as it was cut. And no one says you have to wash a quilt. I have many art quilts I’ve never washed. Actually most all of them. Wish I lived closer so see the exhibit. I’ve followed your blog for years, thanks for all the inspiration.
Great job! Glad you are pleased, it definitely looks like your style. Looking back at your progression one thing you could have done that would have been cool was leave the lower left piece of hair protruding from the rectangle of the quilt just as it was cut. And no one says you have to wash a quilt. I have many art quilts I’ve never washed. Actually most all of them. Wish I lived closer so see the exhibit. I’ve followed your blog for years, thanks for all the inspiration.
Great job! Glad you are pleased, it definitely looks like your style. Looking back at your progression one thing you could have done that would have been cool was leave the lower left piece of hair protruding from the rectangle of the quilt just as it was cut. And no one says you have to wash a quilt. I have many art quilts I’ve never washed. Actually most all of them. Wish I lived closer so see the exhibit. I’ve followed your blog for years, thanks for all the inspiration.
Great job! Glad you are pleased, it definitely looks like your style. Looking back at your progression one thing you could have done that would have been cool was leave the lower left piece of hair protruding from the rectangle of the quilt just as it was cut. And no one says you have to wash a quilt. I have many art quilts I’ve never washed. Actually most all of them. Wish I lived closer so see the exhibit. I’ve followed your blog for years, thanks for all the inspiration.
So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos –
So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos –
So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos –
So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos –
So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos –
So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos –
Yes this is 100% Julie, I would recognize it as yours anywhere I saw it. It is just wonderful. You are so talented, and imaginative. Thanks for sharing it.
Yes this is 100% Julie, I would recognize it as yours anywhere I saw it. It is just wonderful. You are so talented, and imaginative. Thanks for sharing it.
Yes this is 100% Julie, I would recognize it as yours anywhere I saw it. It is just wonderful. You are so talented, and imaginative. Thanks for sharing it.
Yes this is 100% Julie, I would recognize it as yours anywhere I saw it. It is just wonderful. You are so talented, and imaginative. Thanks for sharing it.
Yes this is 100% Julie, I would recognize it as yours anywhere I saw it. It is just wonderful. You are so talented, and imaginative. Thanks for sharing it.
Yes this is 100% Julie, I would recognize it as yours anywhere I saw it. It is just wonderful. You are so talented, and imaginative. Thanks for sharing it.
Wash and iron fabric before cutting and sewing to avoid puckering when washed afterwards.
Wash and iron fabric before cutting and sewing to avoid puckering when washed afterwards.
Wash and iron fabric before cutting and sewing to avoid puckering when washed afterwards.
Wash and iron fabric before cutting and sewing to avoid puckering when washed afterwards.
Wash and iron fabric before cutting and sewing to avoid puckering when washed afterwards.
Wash and iron fabric before cutting and sewing to avoid puckering when washed afterwards.
This is a great piece. I like the black lines/stained glass effect.
I also like the fact that you’ve critiqued the piece. I always do that, too, and find it to be very useful.
I also made a “stained glass style” quilt recently. I didn’t wash it, though, so I didn’t have much raveling. Why did you need to wash yours? (Here’s mine, if you want to see it.) http://adventurequilter.com/flower-stall-challenge/
This is a great piece. I like the black lines/stained glass effect.
I also like the fact that you’ve critiqued the piece. I always do that, too, and find it to be very useful.
I also made a “stained glass style” quilt recently. I didn’t wash it, though, so I didn’t have much raveling. Why did you need to wash yours? (Here’s mine, if you want to see it.) http://adventurequilter.com/flower-stall-challenge/
This is a great piece. I like the black lines/stained glass effect.
I also like the fact that you’ve critiqued the piece. I always do that, too, and find it to be very useful.
I also made a “stained glass style” quilt recently. I didn’t wash it, though, so I didn’t have much raveling. Why did you need to wash yours? (Here’s mine, if you want to see it.) http://adventurequilter.com/flower-stall-challenge/
This is a great piece. I like the black lines/stained glass effect.
I also like the fact that you’ve critiqued the piece. I always do that, too, and find it to be very useful.
I also made a “stained glass style” quilt recently. I didn’t wash it, though, so I didn’t have much raveling. Why did you need to wash yours? (Here’s mine, if you want to see it.) http://adventurequilter.com/flower-stall-challenge/
This is a great piece. I like the black lines/stained glass effect.
I also like the fact that you’ve critiqued the piece. I always do that, too, and find it to be very useful.
I also made a “stained glass style” quilt recently. I didn’t wash it, though, so I didn’t have much raveling. Why did you need to wash yours? (Here’s mine, if you want to see it.) http://adventurequilter.com/flower-stall-challenge/
This is a great piece. I like the black lines/stained glass effect.
I also like the fact that you’ve critiqued the piece. I always do that, too, and find it to be very useful.
I also made a “stained glass style” quilt recently. I didn’t wash it, though, so I didn’t have much raveling. Why did you need to wash yours? (Here’s mine, if you want to see it.) http://adventurequilter.com/flower-stall-challenge/
I was thinking also what GB suggested.
I was thinking also what GB suggested.
I was thinking also what GB suggested.
I was thinking also what GB suggested.
I was thinking also what GB suggested.
I was thinking also what GB suggested.
Oh, my! I am so excited to see this! I’ve been looking forward to it since your post mentioning it last week! Thanks so much for sharing with us!I love it so much and would love to be able to go see it in person. Too bad I am so far away though. I suppose the blog posts will have to do for now:) I love all the extra texture from the wash. I think its wonderful and makes it that much more interesting!
Oh, my! I am so excited to see this! I’ve been looking forward to it since your post mentioning it last week! Thanks so much for sharing with us!I love it so much and would love to be able to go see it in person. Too bad I am so far away though. I suppose the blog posts will have to do for now:) I love all the extra texture from the wash. I think its wonderful and makes it that much more interesting!
Oh, my! I am so excited to see this! I’ve been looking forward to it since your post mentioning it last week! Thanks so much for sharing with us!I love it so much and would love to be able to go see it in person. Too bad I am so far away though. I suppose the blog posts will have to do for now:) I love all the extra texture from the wash. I think its wonderful and makes it that much more interesting!
Oh, my! I am so excited to see this! I’ve been looking forward to it since your post mentioning it last week! Thanks so much for sharing with us!I love it so much and would love to be able to go see it in person. Too bad I am so far away though. I suppose the blog posts will have to do for now:) I love all the extra texture from the wash. I think its wonderful and makes it that much more interesting!
Oh, my! I am so excited to see this! I’ve been looking forward to it since your post mentioning it last week! Thanks so much for sharing with us!I love it so much and would love to be able to go see it in person. Too bad I am so far away though. I suppose the blog posts will have to do for now:) I love all the extra texture from the wash. I think its wonderful and makes it that much more interesting!
Oh, my! I am so excited to see this! I’ve been looking forward to it since your post mentioning it last week! Thanks so much for sharing with us!I love it so much and would love to be able to go see it in person. Too bad I am so far away though. I suppose the blog posts will have to do for now:) I love all the extra texture from the wash. I think its wonderful and makes it that much more interesting!
As always, your work is fantastic! I marvel at your creative energy and thank you for sharing your talents with us.
As always, your work is fantastic! I marvel at your creative energy and thank you for sharing your talents with us.
As always, your work is fantastic! I marvel at your creative energy and thank you for sharing your talents with us.
As always, your work is fantastic! I marvel at your creative energy and thank you for sharing your talents with us.
As always, your work is fantastic! I marvel at your creative energy and thank you for sharing your talents with us.
As always, your work is fantastic! I marvel at your creative energy and thank you for sharing your talents with us.
I didnt *need* to wash mine. I wanted to explore the raveling.
I didnt *need* to wash mine. I wanted to explore the raveling.
I didnt *need* to wash mine. I wanted to explore the raveling.
I didnt *need* to wash mine. I wanted to explore the raveling.
I didnt *need* to wash mine. I wanted to explore the raveling.
I didnt *need* to wash mine. I wanted to explore the raveling.
Thanks! I actually am aware of that. I must not have been clear in my post. I wanted it to ravel and pucker and to explore what that was like. 🙂
Thanks! I actually am aware of that. I must not have been clear in my post. I wanted it to ravel and pucker and to explore what that was like. 🙂
Thanks! I actually am aware of that. I must not have been clear in my post. I wanted it to ravel and pucker and to explore what that was like. 🙂
Thanks! I actually am aware of that. I must not have been clear in my post. I wanted it to ravel and pucker and to explore what that was like. 🙂
Thanks! I actually am aware of that. I must not have been clear in my post. I wanted it to ravel and pucker and to explore what that was like. 🙂
Thanks! I actually am aware of that. I must not have been clear in my post. I wanted it to ravel and pucker and to explore what that was like. 🙂
I think I wasnt clear in the post. I was aware that it would ravel and pucker.
I think I wasnt clear in the post. I was aware that it would ravel and pucker.
I think I wasnt clear in the post. I was aware that it would ravel and pucker.
I think I wasnt clear in the post. I was aware that it would ravel and pucker.
I think I wasnt clear in the post. I was aware that it would ravel and pucker.
I think I wasnt clear in the post. I was aware that it would ravel and pucker.
I have lots of art quilts Ive never washed as well. This was an experiment in seeing what would happen if I washed it.
I have lots of art quilts Ive never washed as well. This was an experiment in seeing what would happen if I washed it.
I have lots of art quilts Ive never washed as well. This was an experiment in seeing what would happen if I washed it.
I have lots of art quilts Ive never washed as well. This was an experiment in seeing what would happen if I washed it.
I have lots of art quilts Ive never washed as well. This was an experiment in seeing what would happen if I washed it.
I have lots of art quilts Ive never washed as well. This was an experiment in seeing what would happen if I washed it.
i am glad that you were brave enough to try washing your quilt. i love the texture from the bit of puckering and unraveling threads!!!
i am glad that you were brave enough to try washing your quilt. i love the texture from the bit of puckering and unraveling threads!!!
i am glad that you were brave enough to try washing your quilt. i love the texture from the bit of puckering and unraveling threads!!!
i am glad that you were brave enough to try washing your quilt. i love the texture from the bit of puckering and unraveling threads!!!
i am glad that you were brave enough to try washing your quilt. i love the texture from the bit of puckering and unraveling threads!!!
i am glad that you were brave enough to try washing your quilt. i love the texture from the bit of puckering and unraveling threads!!!
I actually really like the quilt washed. It softens the features of the face. I also love the black background to contrast with the bright colors of the applique pieces. I think I understand what you are saying about using a facing, but it might be clearer if I could see it…
I actually really like the quilt washed. It softens the features of the face. I also love the black background to contrast with the bright colors of the applique pieces. I think I understand what you are saying about using a facing, but it might be clearer if I could see it…
I actually really like the quilt washed. It softens the features of the face. I also love the black background to contrast with the bright colors of the applique pieces. I think I understand what you are saying about using a facing, but it might be clearer if I could see it…
I actually really like the quilt washed. It softens the features of the face. I also love the black background to contrast with the bright colors of the applique pieces. I think I understand what you are saying about using a facing, but it might be clearer if I could see it…
I actually really like the quilt washed. It softens the features of the face. I also love the black background to contrast with the bright colors of the applique pieces. I think I understand what you are saying about using a facing, but it might be clearer if I could see it…
I actually really like the quilt washed. It softens the features of the face. I also love the black background to contrast with the bright colors of the applique pieces. I think I understand what you are saying about using a facing, but it might be clearer if I could see it…
That is really “you”. I like the washed quilt with the frayed edges. Gives it more texture. By the way, I bought the Brother sewing machine after watching you demo it on HSN. I am just starting to learn how to use it.
That is really “you”. I like the washed quilt with the frayed edges. Gives it more texture. By the way, I bought the Brother sewing machine after watching you demo it on HSN. I am just starting to learn how to use it.
That is really “you”. I like the washed quilt with the frayed edges. Gives it more texture. By the way, I bought the Brother sewing machine after watching you demo it on HSN. I am just starting to learn how to use it.
That is really “you”. I like the washed quilt with the frayed edges. Gives it more texture. By the way, I bought the Brother sewing machine after watching you demo it on HSN. I am just starting to learn how to use it.
That is really “you”. I like the washed quilt with the frayed edges. Gives it more texture. By the way, I bought the Brother sewing machine after watching you demo it on HSN. I am just starting to learn how to use it.
That is really “you”. I like the washed quilt with the frayed edges. Gives it more texture. By the way, I bought the Brother sewing machine after watching you demo it on HSN. I am just starting to learn how to use it.
It looks fantastic and just like your artwork.Facings are great for art quilts, fusible wonder under eliminates the need to sew them down (and create that stitch line, which you might not want). You are inspiring me to make a series of face quilts too!
It looks fantastic and just like your artwork.Facings are great for art quilts, fusible wonder under eliminates the need to sew them down (and create that stitch line, which you might not want). You are inspiring me to make a series of face quilts too!
It looks fantastic and just like your artwork.Facings are great for art quilts, fusible wonder under eliminates the need to sew them down (and create that stitch line, which you might not want). You are inspiring me to make a series of face quilts too!
It looks fantastic and just like your artwork.Facings are great for art quilts, fusible wonder under eliminates the need to sew them down (and create that stitch line, which you might not want). You are inspiring me to make a series of face quilts too!
It looks fantastic and just like your artwork.Facings are great for art quilts, fusible wonder under eliminates the need to sew them down (and create that stitch line, which you might not want). You are inspiring me to make a series of face quilts too!
It looks fantastic and just like your artwork.Facings are great for art quilts, fusible wonder under eliminates the need to sew them down (and create that stitch line, which you might not want). You are inspiring me to make a series of face quilts too!
Wow! So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos – keep working hard on that.
Wow! So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos – keep working hard on that.
Wow! So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos – keep working hard on that.
Wow! So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos – keep working hard on that.
Wow! So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos – keep working hard on that.
Wow! So cool! It does represent your ‘style’ and thank you for sharing the progression photos – keep working hard on that.
I’ve always wanted to experiment with art quilting, and one day I will. Never enough hours in the day. This came out fabulous. At first seeing the edges frayed I too was kinda like nooo, but I agree with you it shows the texture and gives it a distressed feel. I just love it. I’d love to experiment with maybe making small coaster sized ones so you can use them and make many.
I’ve always wanted to experiment with art quilting, and one day I will. Never enough hours in the day. This came out fabulous. At first seeing the edges frayed I too was kinda like nooo, but I agree with you it shows the texture and gives it a distressed feel. I just love it. I’d love to experiment with maybe making small coaster sized ones so you can use them and make many.
I’ve always wanted to experiment with art quilting, and one day I will. Never enough hours in the day. This came out fabulous. At first seeing the edges frayed I too was kinda like nooo, but I agree with you it shows the texture and gives it a distressed feel. I just love it. I’d love to experiment with maybe making small coaster sized ones so you can use them and make many.
I’ve always wanted to experiment with art quilting, and one day I will. Never enough hours in the day. This came out fabulous. At first seeing the edges frayed I too was kinda like nooo, but I agree with you it shows the texture and gives it a distressed feel. I just love it. I’d love to experiment with maybe making small coaster sized ones so you can use them and make many.
I’ve always wanted to experiment with art quilting, and one day I will. Never enough hours in the day. This came out fabulous. At first seeing the edges frayed I too was kinda like nooo, but I agree with you it shows the texture and gives it a distressed feel. I just love it. I’d love to experiment with maybe making small coaster sized ones so you can use them and make many.
I’ve always wanted to experiment with art quilting, and one day I will. Never enough hours in the day. This came out fabulous. At first seeing the edges frayed I too was kinda like nooo, but I agree with you it shows the texture and gives it a distressed feel. I just love it. I’d love to experiment with maybe making small coaster sized ones so you can use them and make many.
Congrats on being selected for the show! This quilt is amazing…I caught your Instagram post when you weren’t sure you were happy about washing quilt. I’m so glad that you have embraced it…it really adds to the art! I look forward to seeing your future quilts!
Congrats on being selected for the show! This quilt is amazing…I caught your Instagram post when you weren’t sure you were happy about washing quilt. I’m so glad that you have embraced it…it really adds to the art! I look forward to seeing your future quilts!
Congrats on being selected for the show! This quilt is amazing…I caught your Instagram post when you weren’t sure you were happy about washing quilt. I’m so glad that you have embraced it…it really adds to the art! I look forward to seeing your future quilts!
Congrats on being selected for the show! This quilt is amazing…I caught your Instagram post when you weren’t sure you were happy about washing quilt. I’m so glad that you have embraced it…it really adds to the art! I look forward to seeing your future quilts!
Congrats on being selected for the show! This quilt is amazing…I caught your Instagram post when you weren’t sure you were happy about washing quilt. I’m so glad that you have embraced it…it really adds to the art! I look forward to seeing your future quilts!
Congrats on being selected for the show! This quilt is amazing…I caught your Instagram post when you weren’t sure you were happy about washing quilt. I’m so glad that you have embraced it…it really adds to the art! I look forward to seeing your future quilts!