Sunday, January 8, 2012

Indigo Quilt

I can still remember when I first read the word "indigo." I was in third grade and trying to decide between a career as an artist or the person who got to think up the names for the different color's of paint. Of course, I decided I could do both. I just couldn't decide which one I wanted to do during the day. I've collected indigo fabrics for more than 20 years. Again, I pulled pieces out of my scrap bin and started there. This is what I accomplished last night. I'm thinking it's done and I'll start quilting today, but who knows what will happen once I get back into the studio. I do know it's time to play with all the indigo fabrics I have collected. I have been thinking about making an indigo quilt for more than a year. Feels good to be finally doing it!

7 comments:

  1. One of my favorite colors in apparrel! I enjoy the combinations of indigo; I'm very happy you're creating.
    Martha D.

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  2. Karen, I love the indigo work you are doing! Like you I have been collecting pieces of vintage indigo fabrics to make a quilt for myself. One day I will clear the schedule!

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  3. Martha, You are the kindest person I know.

    Bonnie, Coming from you this is huge.

    Love ya both!

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  4. Karen...this indigo piece with the angled pieces feels like a visit to the world of outer space... and it sings to me! I love what you accomplished with your first visit to your indigo collection.
    Kristin

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  5. Kristin, Thanks! I'm happy too! Still trying to decided if it should be larger. Hugs.

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  6. Keep it on the design wall and audition some more fabrics to see if you want to make it larger. It is beautiful and deliciously asymmetrical. The off-center center of something bigger? Or not? It will tell you what it wants to be.

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  7. Rayna, This is exactly what I did today! Thanks!

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