Thursday, March 31, 2011

Judy's #4 Orange/ Blue/ Purple Challenge

I answered this challenge with some springy 3-D daffodils. A learning experience, as I don't recall folding this sort of flowers before. The little bitty quiltlet measures 6" x 7." It's ok. But I don't love it.
Then I stumbled across a Charley Harper Quiltalong currently happening on flickr. The coordinator has permission from the estate for the group to reproduce his drawings in fabric. I googled images and when I saw the cardinal, I knew this is what I was meant to do all along. I intended to use the image for inspiration but I came close to reproducing it.
I love everything abut this cardinal. His attitude. His sharp clean lines. His beady black eyes. His knobby knees. He's actually a tomato color, which I consider a shade of orange. Isn't it? The blue seeds are stitched with lilac thread. The little quilt measures 8.5" square.

13 comments:

  1. Exceptional! Now that's what I call coming up to the challenge - making two. I really do love both of these. The 3D flowers are perfect and that cardinal is just super. How did you do his tracks and feathers? Are they embroidered or did you draw them in?

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  2. Wow you did wonderfull....I just love the cardinal and the flowers look like they are real. Congraultaions!

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  3. Both your pieces are delightful, Judy! I love the 3-d flowers and your purple emblished grass is awesome. The cardinal is fantastic!!!!

    SharonM

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  4. I love him Judy great use of the pallet.
    Delia

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  5. JUDY You 3d flowers are wonderful.
    Delia

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  6. I love them both! That is great that you could use your acu cutter for the one piece. I really like the flowers too.

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  7. oops, got my birds mixed up! lol
    You did your own bird!

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  8. Thanks so much for your kind comments, ladies. Dolores, it's stitched and quilted at the same time. No drawing. Only the tracks are hand- stitched.

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  9. both are wonderful. I love your work Judy -- as usual these are great

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  10. Both works are great, I do like your 3D flowers. Margaret

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  11. I love the cheeky look of your cardinal.

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  12. Wow! Two quilts - great job! I like them both!

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