Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024

 The Quilters Hall of Fame ( Marion, IN) presented a call for art to celebrate the total solar eclipse that is happening on April 8th. I participated by sending in these photos of my piece called "Behind the Scenes".

AND,  the 18X18" quilt was accepted for display at that Museum. What an honor! It was a fun piece that I thought about for a week or so. I finally decided on these layered circles to represent the sun and the moon. Then I added the phases and lots of stitching with both metallic and regular embroidery threads. The background fabric is one of my favorites from Marcia Derse which is a piece of art all by it's self. I love her fabrics.  Yesterday, I got it ready to mail and I will pop it in the mail today. Wish me luck! Will keep you posted. 

Raspberry and Lime Tumble

 

Raspberry and Lime Tumble Digital Pattern

Created In EQ*

I'm currently working on the above quilt design. I created it using the Improved Nine Patch block and the Mosaic block.  I had the hot pink and black on hand for another quilt that I decided I did not like. I was inspired by a quilt I saw on Pinterest that had the bottom of the print fabric curved. I plan to curve more than what I could draw on the pattern. Then it will float onto the black background. I don't plan to add a border. Finished it should be about 50X70-a perfect nap on the couch quilt or wall hanging. 

This is my second time to do the Improved Nine Patch. The first time I did it, I did not mark or clip the pieces as instructed on the templates I purchased. Some came out good....others not so much. But on this one, I am slowing down and taking the time to mark all the pieces so that they will fit together nicely and show those beautiful points. I am very pleased with how they are coming out. I only have 2 more of these blocks and then on to the mosaics. I can't wait to create that curve at the bottom. I will keep you all posted!.

Raspberry and Lime Tumble