I loved how this quilt turned out, so from some scraps that I picked up at an estate sale I made these. I liked them when I made them, but then they sat on my shelf for a long time...I decided they were pretty boring. Last week I turned them into these and this quilt top. So monochromatic, but I think they are pretty striking. The background fabric is this subtle gray with white pindots. I called them storm windows when I first made them and this quilt has that kind of calm before the storm feeling. The windows are all different sizes and are placed randomly. This quilt is much larger than the first. I'm pretty pleased with it. I'm thinking I'll quilt it with black thread...could be pretty cool!
Speaking of storms...I have to share this with you. Victoria of The Silly Boo Dilly made this fabulous quilt inspired by her feelings during hurricane Katrina. The quilt is stunning, and her story is worth reading. She's an amazing artist. If you have a minute, check her out.
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This is really nice. I like the classic look to it. Great quilt.
Another beautiful quilt!! You are amazing!
Great work on your running!!!
Another beautiful quilt!! You are amazing!
Great work on your running!!!
Your quilts have such a strong aesthetic. This will be another stunner, I'm sure.
And "ditto" to your previous post (about education/opportunities in America).
Your right the quilt has that calm feeling. I love the contrast of the black and white. I can't wait to see it quilted.
Very sharp indeed. What made you make it in black and white? Its very good and can't wait to see it quilted
Beautiful Quilt! I can't believe how fast you get things done. I move in slow motion compared to you.
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Very aptly named! Love monochromatic quilts - very restful and serene.
your quilts are so elegant and sophisticated. Maybe I can learn a little control from you.
So cool - the black and white color scheme is really striking!
I LOVE this quilt. If it needs a good home I can provide one for it.
Thanks for your kinds words about my dad.
I love your taste. Wonderful quilt
I love this quilt! Gorgeous!
It looks great! I love the way you managed to transform it :) Making exercise public is hard but good, it helps having someone to check in with. You're doing great!
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Good job sticking with your exercise plan!!! I am really loving your new quilt, the random centers look great next to the outer strips in each block!
loving your storm windows.
I love stormy days...so long as I don't have to go anywhere!
definitely black quilting!
Seems you like geometric pattern...
Nice quilt!
As always your quilts are fabulous!!!
I think I'd quilt it in a dark grey rather than black, but it's up to you!!!!
Keep on creating, they are wonderful!!!
You are really disciplined about your work-outs! Good for you! Reading these posts keeps me motivated too, thanks!!
The quilt is really striking. The black windows frame the scrappy pieces beautifully, and gives a nice feeling of depth I think :-)
Black quilting thread will be gorgeous (what a brave and bold choice!!!), can't wait to see it finished :-)
The quilt is wonderful. I love it. I can hardly wait to see it quilted.
And good for you for sticking to your exercise plan! I'm here cheering you on.
this quilt is very elegant and sublime!
Thank you very much for your kind comment.
You’re in the good luck pot. And perhaps the fairy chooses you:)
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Christiane
I love this quilt! I think I would use white thread, just to keep the stark, yet very striking, simplicity of it going. But that's just me, and I can't wait to see how you complete your vision for it. I know it will be awesome!
Jacquie, gorgeous work, as always!!
I really like your black, grey, and white quilt.
I'm going to start a running program as well. You are an insiration for me.
Jacquie, what a sweetheart you are! Thank you!
Your quilt top is gorgeous! I love the black and white color pallet and think that quilting it in black could be very dramatic and cool!
Fantastic, I just love it....
I love what you did with the original blocks. They are so much more striking against the plan fabrics. I also adore the randomness of the blocks.
I like the black, grey, & white combination. It would look great in my brother & sis-in-laws house as she has decorated everything in black & white. You'd think it would be very modern but it isn't, and this quilt would fit in perfectly.
The quilts - yours, hers - fabulous! And you've just reminded me I need to get off the computer and go jogging!
it's striking!
Another amazing quilt Jacquie!! Black or grey thread will be stunning!
Thanks for the link! What an amazing quilt and wonderful how she has translated her feelins into it!
What a cool quilt - love it. And you are still doing fabulous on your fitness - GO JACQUIE GO!!! hehe - had to get that in there.
Kris
The b/w framing really picked this one up. I can't wait to see it finished with the quilting.
I am so impressed that you seem to actually use what you have on hand. I need lessons in being a minimalist. I wish I could better concentrate on using up rather than buying more. Do you ever feel that way?
Beautiful!
Great job on your fitness progres...celebrate what you can do not what you didn't. I find that when I beat myself up it is harder to jump back on the saddle. I had a scrumptious eating filled weekend...I started to fret myself and thought...I will get on that treadmill on Tuesday...I did. When, in the past I would have let the weekend of fun eating stretch to a week, then a month and then 45 pounds. Keep up the great work...beautiful quilt by the way.
I'm thinking that when I started reading your blog in the spring you seemed more tentative with your ideas, kind of testing the audience. Now, you confidently show your beautiful art. I like it. Congrats on the fitness. Very important. I also appreciate your post on our country's hope for change.
The subtlety of the colors and fabric in the center contrasted with the black and white is exquisite. Truly gorgeous.
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