I played with negative space in this quilt. It wasn't easy to put together....lots of set in seams in this one, but it was worth it.
Angela quilted it for me and again that girl is a genius. We talked through some ideas and she took it from there. Can you see the design that is throughout the negative space?
Love this little detail.
Inspired!
My only struggle with this quilt is what to call it. In my world, all quilts need names. Ideas?For those who asked, the solids in this quilt are Kona snow, espresso brown, and ice frappe.
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LOVE this so much! As for names - what about Jon's Connection? Combine Jon's drawing with the Sew Connected Bee:)
It really turned out great!
ooohhh, lovely, lovely. but its too early in the morning for me to think of a name. sorry!
Gorgeous! The first name that came to me was Gerrit Rietveld, a Dutch designer and architect, member from De Stijl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrit_Rietveld
A name for the quilt... Jon’s Style?
how about "disconnection" or "broken ladder" or "shutes and ladders"
these is fantastic!!! I really love it!
I think you already named it! What's wrong with "All About Jon"???
This is a wonderful clean and fresh quilt! I love that it was inspired by a drawing!
can we see the drawing?
I agree.....What's wrong with IT'S ALL ABOUT JON
so beautiful! i love the frank lloyd wright feel. how about "jonny on the spot?" :)
bess
the drawing is incredible!
thanks for sharing this quilt process
I so love how this quilt looks. The name that pops in my mind is connection
Jon Squared... LOVE that quilt.. such great colors..and design
Amazing quilt! I so love the connection; you'll cherish it always. I agree with the others: it seems to me it already has a name.
It is really outstanding! Naming quilts is not my strong suit...good luck! How wonderful to finish up such an inspiring bee quilt.
I love the urban, architectural feeling, how about 'City Blocks'?
I think you did name it...."Its all about Jon" or "Jon's Gift"
jsample
It is really spectacular! I'm no good with names - so no help there.
I was thinking "Negative Space" when you wrote that...
LOVE IT!!!! How about Jon's Art, Jon's Inspiration or maybe Art@10? Again, truly wonderful quilt!!!!
I was on the same wavelength as Tammy. How about "Artistry", or "A Son's Artistry"?
I just commented on Flickr, but I'll say it again -- this turned out AMAZINGLY. It all started with your vision, which looks like it was realized beautifully.
I hope it is well-loved by your family for a long time to come!
Another stunner Jacquie - the quilt speaks for itself so I'd keep it simple - eg: 'Connected'
Wow!! I love it so much. I'm a nightmare about naming my own quilts so I'm not gonna suggest anything... I never have good quilt name ideas. But boy do I love the quilt!! That quilting sure does make me wanna go take some long arm classes...
I now have my favortie quilt of all times. Love the colors, design and overall look of your quilt. I have to agree, you already named it!!!
How about "Jon's creative mind" that would be a good name since it was inspired from his drawing. I absolutely love the end result, amazing and inspiring!!
I LOVE this quilt. I know we'd all love it if the pattern were made available. I would, anyway. How about "Windows and Walls" for a title. It's the first thing that popped into my head. Take care. Great quilt.
I like your blog heading as the name! It's a very cool quilt.
What a fabulous quilt, what about calling it Frame Squared. It reminds me of empty picture frames.
amazing! Love the colors!
Is it ok to call it lovely? As for names...I'm terrible...I'm asking for help with naming a new bag pattern. But I'm thinking "All About Jon"
Love it! What about calling it "All About Jon"?
Bess mentioned Frank Loyd Wright and I immediately thought "Yes!"
Here's some info from wiki:
"Wright's residential designs were "Prairie Houses" because the design is considered to complement the land around Chicago. These houses featured extended low buildings with shallow, sloping roofs, clean sky lines, suppressed chimneys, overhangs and terraces, using unfinished materials. The houses are credited with being the first examples of the "open plan". The manipulation of interior space in residential and public buildings are hallmarks of his style."
You have some elements of the prairie - the dark fabric for the earth, the sky blue, the lines are quite architectural.
How about Prairie Style, Prairie Home or something along those lines? I like Prairie home. It ties into your studio name, the quilt was inspired by art in your home....
Bee Cause of Jon... ?
I too vote for soem mix of the scBee and Jon.
loveit..
It's gorgeous and quilted so beautifully too. The name that popped up in my head was; 'Connected to Jon' not very original but implies the connection he had with the inspirational drawing, the connection to the makers and the best bit ... your connection to Jon.
This is just stunning. I, too, vote for "all about Jon".
awesome quilt
how about WINDOWS for the name
WOW that is a great quilt!!!
this is fabulous... unlike anything I've seen.
I'd probably call it "Jon's Drawing Quilt." or "Look what Jon Drew" or something like that. :)
What a stunner and a name stumper! Hmmm...I can't think of a good one...
What wonderful work....a tricky quilt, but truly a piece of art. You should be proud. As for naming it....
Frank Lloyd Wright or craftsman came to mind right off....but I like Julie's idea of 'it's all about jon'
ive never named a quilt...but Mondri-Jon is what popped into my head!!
its so wonderful!
It really is lovely ... and what an inspired and creative child to make such a lovely drawing.
How about "Jon's Geometry" or "Twelve" (the number of squares on the front side)(or you could use "XII")?
I am no good with names. But it's gorgeous, I love it.
I'm thinking that is one gorgeous quilt! What popped into my head was something like "Accentuate the Negative" or "Negative is Positive". Whatever you choose, it will be a standout!
It looks gorgeous, Jacquie!
Two words comes to mind: chocolate and Mondrian
; )
This quilt is totally amazing! You and Jon gave your bee buddies great inspiration and they really came through. Add your fabulous layout and the wonderful quilting and AMAZING!
How about 'Mondrian' for the name? This looks like a Mondrian painting!
"Bee Inspired by Jon!"?
"Jon-Inspired"?
Love this Quilt! and the quilting is gorgeous!
Jacquie:
Do we get to see the back, too?! Thanks!
Can't quilt coming back to look at this quilt one more time!
Gorgeous! Truly an inspiring quilt.
I'm no help with the name. I want to know where that quilt is going to live. Does Jon get it or does it stay with you to remind you of Jon?
It definitely looks "architectural" as others have noted. How about "Townhouse Layouts" or some play on blueprints, house, apartment, layout, etc.?
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I kind of reminds me of the game Jenga--so how about Jon's Jenga Quilt?
I kind of reminds me of the game Jenga--so how about Jon's Jenga Quilt?
When read that u r tring to figure out a name? ALL ABOUT JON is perfect!!!
That is *gorgeous*!! I love that you were able to capture your son's drawing in such a creative way; what a treasure!
"Glass Ceiling" is the name that popped into my head, although it doesn't capture the story behind it. I think it was just the way the bits of blue peeks through the white, and then is all broken up into panes by the negative space. Named or not, though, it's splendid.
Super awesome. Love the contrast & movement.
My son, John, age 16, saw this quilt on my computer screen and said, "Now that's a quilt I like!" I agree, "All About Jon" sounds right!
Fabulous quilt!
it turned out fabulously, jacquie!
Love the colors, the blue with the white and black...yummy!
I LOVE how this came together, and to be a part of it! It's amazing - I'm no help with names, I hope you got some good suggestions.
It reminds me of Frank Lloyd Wright's windows. So Jon's windows? Really nice effect in the blocks. Did a great job.
I think it looks like pathways. "Pathways of life", sometimes you go in circles, sometimes you have to stop and ponder, sometimes you can get there in a straight line. Just a thought.
Jacquie - this turned out amazing! I am way behind on reading my favorite blogs - life has just been so busy - so forgive the lateness of this comment! I LOVE this quilt, the design, the negative space - all of it!
The name that popped to mind immediately when I saw it, was "intersecting lives". His design, your quilting brilliance, quiet times in our lives together where we are just allowed to "be" (the negative space that has such an impact on our relationships) and busy times where we are running into each other and trying to find our way. :) What a blessing that we get to do life TOGETHER! And your stories of your kids, yourself and your hubby - well... this quilt just spoke it all to me :)
You are truly blessed!
xo
This is beautiful. I love your inspiration!
That is a FANTASTIC quilt!! I can't wait to start on our quilt! Hubs and I are making one together! :-D
wow - it's gorgeous! I love how the quilting has been done...like line drawing over a line drawing. Utterly perfect match!
...I'd call it Dear Jon, since that's who inspired it!
This is stunning - what an amazing job you and the Bee did on it!
Amazing! I vote for "All about Jon!"
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