Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Crystallography

This is going to be kinda long, because I took a bunch of pics along the way- first I have to give a shout out to my pal Karen Stone http://www.karenkstone.com  who started me paper piecing years ago with her genius patterns.
ooh my favorite thing- a blank piece of paper-

I begin sketching the lines, stepping back often to make sure everything flows

Then I put some rough sewing lines in- they don't need to be accurate because I will make it up as I go along. 
each shape is numbered and also given a directional arrow-this entire piece of paper will be cut apart and become my pattern.

fun picking fabrics!  it's great to delve into my batik stash for a change.

each shape is cut from the main pattern and sewn individually

then they're reassembled with all of their edges folded under- this will be turned edge machine appliqué 

I sew them all down on my trusty Bernina

and then quilt it
voila-
Crystallography 40x45"
detail.

my theme this cycle is macro, I thought I would get inside the poky world of crystals instead of organic shapes for a change.

5 comments:

  1. Loved seeing the design and construction process Betty. Love the quilting designs which enhance the crystals. Beautiful!

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  2. Stunning. Thanks so much for sharing your process too!

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  3. That was great! I love seeing your process - from beginning to end. Love the crackly stitching. Great piece!

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