OK, it's done.
Mr. Kathie was Up North last weekend, giving me time to hunker down with the dreaded slice-of-house block. The thinking and planning was done; it was time to swing into action.
I'm reasonably pleased with the block. This kind of extreme detail work is just not my cup of tea. I've gained a new respect for one art quilter friend who has done numerous award-winning cityscape quilts, with incredible detail.
With projects like this, you have two choices--photo-realism or artistic license. This block is only one of 24, and they'll be assembled together and need to work together. And the worst part is that I was working alone here, isolated from everyone else participating. No clue how my effort will fit in OR measure up.
I traced an overlay from lightweight pattern material, so I could check placement of the elements. That helped a lot. And I taped an exact-size blowup to a window to trace the various elements. (Windows--the poor man's light box...) A lot of squinting at relative color value and looking through the wrong end of my dad's old hunting binoculars helped too.
The turquoise line visible is washout marker--an approximation of the final seam line.
At any rate,it's done; one of a kind. You won't be seeing many more projects like this coming from me, I guarantee!
16 comments:
Well, I think it is fantastic. Slice quilts are not supposed to be perfect, that is the charm, putting together the different parts and creating the illusion of a whole!
Kathie I LOVE it! It looks great! And you finished with time to spare! ;o)
Wow!!Well done!! It really looks amazing!! I can't even fathom how you've done it.
It looks fantastic. Well done you!
Wow, amazing! Is the siding drawn onto fabric? or is that stitching lines I see -- though I guess it hasn't been quilted yet? You may not have enjoyed making it, but it came out great.
Fabulous! I tried to click your photo for a closer view but it didn't work. I want more details! What is the block size? And what is drawn and what is appliqued(?)?
I hope we get to see the final project!
I laughed out loud, alone here, when I read your post title.
*Nevermind* I just found the closeup on your Flickr stream. Wow...all stitched...very impressive!!!
You certainly don't have to worry about measuring up. It's beautiful, Kathie.
That's amazing. I haven't done much quilting at all, but I love and admire it so! I hope you'll be able to post a photo of the finished piece -- fascinated to see how it all comes together.
woohoo for finishing a project that was making you nuts. I bet your quiltlet is fab and looking forward to seeing the whole thing. congrats!
It looks great. Really neat . I am glad you were able to finish it.
Now onto something you will enjoy!
Kathie, it's wonderful! I couldn't find your Flickr photostream, but some day I'll figure it out. But from what I can see, you did an absolutely beautiful job. Just as good as that other at quilting friend and I'm pretty sure I know who you are referring to.
Hugs, Jan Hartwig
It's just wonderful - but I can see why you may not want to do it again.
Kathie - I am duly impressed. I wouldn't even begin to know how to start this. Consider yourself proud.
sue
You did a fantastic job! I'm looking forward to seeing the completed quilt.
Oh WOW! It is wonderful!
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