This quilt was made in a class at The City Quilter. It is made of strips and small squares in a color set that ranges from dark to light, and repeats a second time. Its luminous quality is the result of this gradual change in color value. The bright red batik squares punch right out at you, and support the linear design.
French Braid
27 05 2010
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Categories : Earth Tones, Geometrics, Strips, Twin
Reversable Squares 1
25 05 2010This quilt is made by sewing strips onto a foundation, on both sides. I used two coordinated sets of related fabrics to elicit a harmony between the sides. The square blocks are then laid out on a design wall, carefully making sure that the pattern is correct on each side. The blocks are then joined with sashing and butted together to reduce bulk in the seams.
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Categories : Basic Squares, Earth Tones, Lap Blanket, Strips
Bamboo World
25 05 2010I made this quilt for some dear friends whose new bedroom decor featured an Asian theme. This twin size/throw was to be used on a lounge in that room. I decided on a central panel image of a house beside a lake with lots of green landscaping. Using a variety of Asian prints in staggered vertical lines simulated bamboo. I incorporated some fabrics that were used in the room for the bedspread, pillows, and drapery.
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Categories : Earth Tones, Twin
Eight Pointed Star
11 05 2010A class in “setting in corners” yielded these pieces. I chose high contrast colors to set up the stars. The table runner is a study from class. The lone star was a hostess gift to our friends Grete and Helmut. Each new technique adds to a quilters arsenal from which to draw inspiration for future projects.
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Categories : Basic Squares, Diamonds, Earth Tones, Small decorative pieces
Placemat Set for Monica
11 05 2010This is a simple set of pinwheel place mats, a Thanksgiving Day thank you gift for offering her balcony to watch THE parade down Central Park West. I used a coordinating fabric for the opposite side. and quilted the pieces with running vines and leaves. Not every quilting project has to be monumental. These small pieces, given as gifts are so welcomed by the recipients.
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Categories : Earth Tones, Pinwheels, Small decorative pieces, Triangles
Fall Pinwheels for Leslie
11 05 2010This small accent piece was given as a gift to my friend. The colors have strong contrast, and complimented her extensive collection of Czech pottery. Four simple pinwheels, put together, actually make five pinwheels. The forest green offsets the gold stripe pattern. It is a center piece for her kitchen table.
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Categories : Earth Tones, Pinwheels, Small decorative pieces, Triangles, Wall Hanging
Flying Geese for Anne
11 05 2010I made this quilt for my sister on her birthday, and since I loved it so much, I had to make another right away for keeping a while. For the first one I used wide animal print sashing and backing. For the other, a grass print for the sashing and a pale yellow for the back. The rows of geese are a variety of Fall earth tones. It is a classic pattern, strong and dynamic. And yes, you can feel “flight” when you see it.
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Categories : AVAILABLE FOR SALE, Earth Tones, Flying Geese, Twin
Solstice 1
6 05 2010My daughter commissioned a wall hanging quilt for her living room in California. I decided on a drunkards path pattern, in muted pinks, blues, tans, reds, containing lots of birds and flowers, and a splash or two of black. I added a doily crocheted by her great grandmother, as the “moon”, an homage to the lady who taught my daughter how to crochet. The room where this quilt hangs has a glass wall looking out over a magnificent native garden which host birds of all sorts.
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Categories : Curves, Earth Tones, Multicolored Florals, Uncategorized, Wall Hanging
Canoe Island Flying Geese
6 05 2010This pictorial quilt grew out of a jelly roll (2 – 1/2 inch strips) and matching five-inch charms. The pattern idea came from a Nancy’s Notions catalog. The blend of earth tones, and nature theme are all harmony. The black is a luscious print that coordinates with the top.
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Categories : Basic Squares, Earth Tones, Flying Geese, Jelly Roll strips, Twin, Uncategorized, Wall Hanging
Plaid Tumblers
6 04 2010This warm and cozy quilt was made from tumbler shaped pieces, in a large vareity of home spun plaids. The soft edge created by the piece shapes is enhanced with bias binding.
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Categories : Earth Tones, Reversible, Tumblers, Twin
Louise Naples Quiltmaker 