Out of This World
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| A3 Front |
This challenge made me think of outer space.
It also makes me think of something that is continuous and never ends.
So my art quilt has been created to be continuous.
However I also need to conform with the group size rules of A3 (16.5" x 11.5")
To accommodate both A3 and continuous I have created the front of the quilt to be
11.5" x 33" and folded that in half to be 11.5" x 16.5".
For the front of the quilt I have used 9 identical pieces of 'space' fabric and "Shattered" them.
This technique was learned from the book Shatter and Sew by Connie Mantini.
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| Full size Front during construction, rows still to be sewn together. |
To accommodate both A3 and continuous I have created the back of the quilt to be
11.5" x 33" and folded that in half to be 11.5" x 16.5".
For the back of the quilt I have used the leftover and off cut pieces
of 'space' fabric from making the front.
These strips were pieced with a purple tone on tone as connecting strips.
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| Back during construction - strips to be sewn together |
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| Showing front and back |
The continuous part comes into play by the addition of velcro strips at each end
enabling and joining of the ends to form a cylinder.
This creates a piece that can stand alone as a sculpture (or maybe a lampshade) .
It is also reversible and can be displayed with the "back" as the "front".
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| Finished piece in the "continuous" position. |
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| A3 "back" (or other front!) |
What an interesting way to do a quilt. I like how you have used the space fabric as if you have reprinted over itself.
ReplyDeleteThat's the Shatter & Sew technique - really requires concentration and a quiet space when cutting for this technique!
DeleteWow! Now this is clever!!! I need to reread a few more times!!! Great challenge!!
ReplyDeleteI like to make it interesting!
DeleteI really like this piece in its 'continuous' position. As a child who was very into astronomy I would have loved to have it in my room growing up!
ReplyDeleteI think it would make a great lampshade and I did consider putting holes through the fabric to allow light to escape like twinkling stars. - another time maybe.
DeleteThe fabric is perfect for your "out of this world." Love, love your idea to accomplish this challenge in just the perfect finished size.
ReplyDeleteReally had to think out of the box to incorporate a continuous image and still comply with the group size limit. It is very satisfying to achieve this. Not complaining about the group size limit at all - love the size limit - just very happy to out-smart it.
DeleteAwesome concept! Well done Fleur! I'm having enough trouble getting a cube to be perfectly shaded and all the lines going in the right way - this would have done my head in!! It's great.
ReplyDeleteNeroli cutting the little squares for this piece nearly did my head in!
DeleteI like everything about this Fleur. Your thinking is "out of this world".
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn. Yes really thinking outside the square (rectangle) for this one.
DeleteWow, like others I will read over and over on how you did it. Love the concept and the endless theme.
ReplyDeletePleased my little challenge quilt / 3D soft sculpture intrigues you Christine.
DeleteThanks Candy, I created the problem for myself (wanting the image to be continuous) but very pleased that I managed to also solve the self imposed problem.
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ReplyDeleteVery nice....I keep seeing the quilt differently every time I look at it!
ReplyDeleteAnd there are so many ways you can look at it.
DeleteThe continuity is an amazing idea!!! <3
ReplyDeleteYes problem created and problem solved - but I bet there are other ways to solve this "problem" too.
DeleteWow! Is all I can say, great piece Fleur.
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