It seems I’ve spent quite a few hours designing quilts for challenges. It’s near the top of my “Things I do for Fun” list.
You might not know these things about me when I’m designing:
1) I love contrast. Brights on white. Brights on Black. Happy, interesting, or bold color choices make me happy. I love red, white and blue together. I love red, white and green (think Christmas. Think watermelon colors.) I love all colors but I want them to POP against another color. As a result, I do. not. do. “neutral” colors when I design quilts. They can be stunning and gorgeous but they are just not my vibe. I made a black and gray quilt once and had to f.o.r.c.e. myself to finish it. Force. Myself. Never again.
2) I love curves. Love.Love.Love curves. I love soft, gentle, easy-to-sew curves. Keywords: easy-to-sew curves. They add movement, cause my eyes to roam all over the quilt. They add symmetry and balance. To make the curves, I found and I love using the Quick Curve Ruler by Sew Kind of Wonderful. I seem to be in a curvy period of quilt design because I’ve designed dozens of quilts (and sashings) using their ruler.
3) I love designing quilts for challenges. I work best when in problem solving mode and challenges do that for me. They excite and inspire me. I love designing quilts for clients–it’s a fun and fulfilling challenge to help their vision come to life.
4) I love popcorn, too. I add that because I felt like I was on a roll!
So, this week I submitted 2 quilt designs to the EQ7 Monthly Challenge. Actually it’s the same quilt – one with a border and one without a border. Go look. Here’s a sneak peek.
Hope you enjoy!
Annie