I haven’t posted anything since Quilt Canada because I’ve been working on a secret project. It will be a few months before I can post about it, but I can show you some of the colors I used. This little pile of leftover scraps and threads was a great source of inspiration for my next project.
I’m working on my entry for the VMQG Modern Mini Showcase Challenge. It must be made from solid fabrics and have a maximum perimeter of 80 inches. I’ve been considering various options including improv piecing, circles(!) or an abstracted scene of trees and water. I had pulled a number of solid fabrics that made me think of the West Coast – mostly cool colors – blues, greens, purples.
But this pile of colorful scraps inspired me to broaden my color palette. And the return of my most recent cityscape mini quilt from Cloth Paper Scissors, gave me the inspiration I needed – a Vancouver cityscape in solid colors and a modern, abstract style.
When I think of Vancouver, I think of: colorful sunset skies, mountains, city skyline, water, and sailboats. This is how it evolved on my design wall. First, I selected my color palette. Second, I cut out the buildings and fused them to the mountains. Third, I added sunset clouds to the sky, and a reflection of the skyline in the water.
And finally, a few sailboats. Right now, they are just paper triangles pinned in place and will most likely include a few bright colors.
Now I have to unpin it from my design wall and start sewing and quilting.
Thanks for stopping by. Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many other creative and inspirational projects.
Nina-Marie’s Off the Wall Friday
Can I get a Whoop Whoop? by Confessions of a Fabric Addict
This is wonderful!!!
Love it so far!