Sunday, August 16, 2009

A Semblance of Seasons


This quilt is made of nearly forty different Asian-inspired fabrics, for which I have a real passion. I also call it "Spawn of Hellgirl" because I got the idea for it from the opening and closing credits of the anime series "Hellgirl." I have used Quilter's Dream Green batting, which is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. It is machine-pieced and hand-quilted. It measures approximately 65" X 74". I plan to use it on my couch, along with the three Asian fabric pillows. This was a fun quilt to design. I started with a large collection of fat quarters and cut them into 5" squares. I first put up the four central panels and then built the rest of top around them. I have one wall in my workspace that is covered with fleece. That makes if possible for me to try various combinations and design choices before I actually start sewing. The backing and the quilt thread are pale lavender.