When I took my first crazy quilting class, I fell immediately in love. Like most practitioners of this art form, it was the combination of different fabrics, materials, threads and needlework techniques which captured my heart.
Since that first class, my own crazy style has begun to emerge. Increasingly, I am using a crazy quilt block as a backdrop for an embroidered story. I'm not sure I qualify as a crazy "quilter" as I've never once made a full-size quilt...I think of myself more of an embroiderer.
Below are samples of my crazy embroidery with links to the original posts where you can find many more detailed photos and the story behind each piece. Projects are listed from most recent to oldest:
Found on the Beach
The second block I stitched as part of the Crazy Quilt Journal Project.
You can read the original post here. All posts pertaining to this block can be viewed here.
January Reflections
The first block I stitched as part of the Crazy Quilt Journal Project.
You can read the original post here. All posts pertaining to this block can be viewed here.
Traveling
This block was inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote.
You can read the original post here. Other posts pertaining to the making of this block can be found here.
My Prayer for Sendai
This block was stitched to be included in the Hearts and Hands for Sendai project coordinated by the Crazy Quilting International Yahoo Group.
You care read the original post here. Other posts pertaining to the making of this block can be found here.
Your Majesty
This piece was stitched using Allie Aller's Flower Maiden pattern in her book, Allie Aller's Crazy Quilting: Modern Piecing & Embellishing Techniques for Joyful Stitching
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You can read about the history and creation of this piece here and here.
The Right Alice...
9 comments:
ADORABLE! FANTASTIC! I love it! ))) This is my favourite part of your lovely blog! Thanks to internet I was able to get to know you.
just spent some wonderful moments looking at your crazy blocks,very inspiring.
Oh. In my dreams, I aspire to have this style, creativity, and skill with my crazy/embroidery!
These really are super pieces. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just the teensiest bit jealous of your ability (and your bead collection - mine are seed beads only really!!).
Something to aspire to, thanks for sharing!
These pieces are outstanding... so beautiful!
I love all your crazy quilting and I will look forwards to following your blog
All I can say is WOW! I love your work. I am getting my sewing and craftroom ready for many projects this winter and I am going to try to do something like this - Mine will be much simpler but I am excited to get started. Thanks so much for sharing and being an inspiration!
Oh my goodness!!! These pictures of your projects are awesome!!! I have a client who wants two sofa pillows done with crazy quilting style. I have never done anything like this! I want to learn to do beautiful embroidery like this. Plus, how do you attach those shells, etc.?
My goodness, we just saw your pieces at the Woodlawn Plantation exhibit yesterday! Your work is absolutely wonderful and so inspiring! We voted for you for participant favorite, although we had a tough time choosing which piece to vote for! I can't wait to see more of your work.
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