I enterpreted the theme on a personal level. I am from British Columbia where the Olympics were held. As a former figure skater, teacher and volunteer of the sport I am forever connected. The Olympics achieve a connection between athletes and countries. The lettering was done on my computerized longarm, the clamshell background fill is something I haven't done before and instead of binding it I used a decorative trim tied in a knot at the corners. Wool batting was used to give a slight trapunto look for the figure skater. Fun, fun, fun! I am looking forward to the next one!
The group blog of four quiltmakers and textile artists scattered around the world in 4 countries and across three continents. Our aim is to create a small quilt every three months. The theme is chosen by the members in turn. Our website is: www.12bythedozen.weebly.com
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Olympic Connection
I enterpreted the theme on a personal level. I am from British Columbia where the Olympics were held. As a former figure skater, teacher and volunteer of the sport I am forever connected. The Olympics achieve a connection between athletes and countries. The lettering was done on my computerized longarm, the clamshell background fill is something I haven't done before and instead of binding it I used a decorative trim tied in a knot at the corners. Wool batting was used to give a slight trapunto look for the figure skater. Fun, fun, fun! I am looking forward to the next one!
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So glad you did an Olympic theme- beautiful work as always.
ReplyDeleteWere you able to attend/volunteer to the Olympics this year? Your theme came through very effectively and your quilting is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteI am continually amazed at the amount of tiny quilting you girls can get on your big longarm amchines. The quilting and design is truly impressive.
ReplyDeleteHilary