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.
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  1. DoloresMarch 31, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    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. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 6:33 AM

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

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  3. SharonMarch 31, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    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. JackieMarch 31, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    great job

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  5. Delia (Del)March 31, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I love him Judy great use of the pallet.
    Delia

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  6. Delia (Del)March 31, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    JUDY You 3d flowers are wonderful.
    Delia

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  7. tismeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    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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  8. tismeMarch 31, 2011 at 11:18 PM

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

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  9. Judy EllsworthApril 1, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    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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  10. ShirleyApril 1, 2011 at 7:33 AM

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

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  11. MargaretApril 2, 2011 at 9:33 AM

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

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  12. SueApril 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love the cheeky look of your cardinal.

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  13. Julie BApril 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

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

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