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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Out Of This World - Robyn - "Synonyms"

Synonyms
 I knew I didn't want to do what usually comes to mind when hearing the phrase "out of this world". Aliens, outer space, and the supernatural are not my thing. I was thinking of something more "earthly", like "wow! that chocolate cake is out of this world (it is soooo good). I googled the phrase and came up with lots of synonyms and as I've always wanted to make a quilt with text I was off and running. Armed with some pale blue fabric, an alphabet stencil, a fabrico pen and a list of synonyms I set to work.

The quilting design was one I'd seen at The Australian Modern Quilt Show on the day I started the quilt. I used stitch #19 on my Janome machine and adjusted the stitch width and length and am very happy with the result. I was watching my footy team, the mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs while working on the quilt so as a nod to them I did a row each of red and green quilting through the word awesome, because they are.



Initially I planned to simply face the quilt but felt it needed some colour. Suggestions from the group were a red and green stripe to tie in with the 2 coloured lines of quilting but it didn't look quite right on the pale blue background. After auditioning several different stripes I settled on a multi-coloured one. The Superman fabric was in my stash and I thought it suited the theme so used it for the backing.


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13 comments:

  1. Fleur MaddernMay 31, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Cool! (there's another synonym for you).
    As for binding a red & green stripe would be 'unreal' .

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  2. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    You know this pains me Robyn but red and green binding definetly. There, don't say I never support you and your footy team. Your quilt came out well after all the procrastinating and the quilting came out great, that was a good idea. Now onto our Snowflake!!! stop groaning.

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  3. RobbieJune 1, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Very clever!!!

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  4. Monique KleinhansJune 1, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    What a fun idea! (and yes to the red and green binding) :)

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  5. Marty MasonJune 1, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Oh, how I love your idea. What a fun way to depict "out of this world" on fabric.

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  6. RobynJune 1, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    Looks like I'll have to hunt out a red/green stripe, thanks girls.

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  7. Fleur MaddernJune 2, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Wow! amazing what a difference binding makes.
    Great choice - love it.

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  8. RobynJune 3, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Thanks Fleur. The binding sure does make a difference. Just goes to show you have to change your mind sometimes and let the quilt make its own decision.

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  9. Christine LeeJune 3, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    So different, so love it, great quilting, have to teach me. Love the colourful binding soooo much better than just green and red.

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  10. Neroli HendersonJune 3, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    A very modern 'modern' quilt. Love it's clean simplicity.

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  11. Neroli HendersonJune 3, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    oh and the binding absolutely makes it!

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  12. Shruti DandekarJune 12, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Love Love Love your quilt!!! Modern quilts are my favorites! The simplicity of the quilt appeals to me!!!

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  13. SueAugust 1, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Love the binding you used and the simplicity of the design.

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