Where does a quilter get his inspiration from, when she has to work on a theme. People are often inspired by nature. While making a trip you can also be impressed by buildings, people, cultures, landscapes, coastlines and much more. With me during our trip to Spain, was the SAGRADA FAMILIA.
As I wrote in my previous blog, this Cathedral is a great source of inspiration. This is thanks to Antoni Gaudí, who designed this spectacular structure. Despite the fact that the first stone was laid in 1882, it is still not finished. There are not many buildings in the world that are being built continuously for so long. The reason is that it is only paid for with gifts. Nowadays, even 3D printers are used to make molds for certain parts of the towers. Gaudí had found that very strange in his time. But he was a person who was ahead of his time in order to create a masterpiece.
Mine mainly inspired the pillars, which support the roof construction. Different in thickness, color and shape, I immediately thought of vertical lines.
For the new prompt “lines” this was a good starting point.
The inspiration was there, now the execution. A while ago I was involved in the shibori technique. Very nice to do. There are so many different ways that you would like to try everything out. But the limited time makes that if you master the basic rules will stop. There are so many other techniques that you would also like to try out.
With this technique you fold the fabric very tightly. Different parts are folded differently, this determines the final pattern. Then the parts are tightly tied together and painted. Originally, blue colors were usually used. I also added a little yellow. That explains the green/ blue parts. This technique makes it possible to obtain highly accurate and specific designs.
The quilting is then a child’s play, which I love to do. I followed the pattern in the fabric with different blue embroidery threads. Then finish and sew a tunnel to it, and again there is a quilt ready to be presented to the big world.
Dimension: 39.5 x 39.5 inches
Material: bedsheet cotton
Technique: shibori, longarm stitching
The shibori techniques and colouring of this piece speaks softly of the rhythm and strength required to bear the weight of responsibility. I see columns, soldiers, structural integrity, people standing together. Another quilt to admire and another technique to aspire to.
The impromptu lines are a wonderful treat, a lot of work and thought went into this. WELL done and perfectly executed,
Interesting. Shibori can indeed be very exacting. I’ve never tried it. Good on you!!
What a wonderful fabric you created! The quilting really brings out the shapes.
Perfectly lovely in so many respects, Elfride… love the depth of colour and unique print lines and surges, and celebrate your beautiful stitching.