I love learning what makes
other quilters “tick”. Where does that creative inspiration come from?
I want to share just one
example. Audrey of Quilty Folk posted her amazing quilt “Sunburst” today
(here). Isn’t it fantastic? I marvel at her choice of colors and her
creativity.
Here is what amazes me…
In 2006, I made a quilt (”Pennsylvania
Palette” ) using this same quilt as inspiration.
I had seen a photo on an
auction site and I fell in love. Years later I found out that Ann Hermes purchased
the quilt and Dawn of Collector with a Needle made the pattern shown above called “Calico
Paradise”. I ordered it immediately. I must say that Dawn does a fantastic job
with her patterns and I highly recommend getting one for yourself. You can order it (here). Even if you
never plan to make it, the pattern is so lovely it is worth owning!
So you see how two people can
come up with two such different quilts based on the same inspiration. What
makes you tick? What gets your creative juices flowing?
So glad you posted your interpretation too. I love both of them. Audrey took the elements and let them do their own thing and you did the same thing gently nudging the quilt to resemble a first cousin, but an individual just the same. Your quilting is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour interpretation is so lovely. I'm glad that we can express the artistic flair that is in all of us through quilting. Cloth is a delightful medium. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo very different quilts yet the inspiration quilt peeks through in both yours and Audrey's. Wouldn't it be fun to see all three in person next to each other. All beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are quite wonderful! Petting and fondling my piles of fabrics really stimulates my creative urges even when I may not have enough energy left over to do anything about it.
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time I saw your quilt. I was thinking, ahhh.. why couldn't I have made something like that! Your interpretation is wonderful. Love seeing the different results of the same initial inspiration. Always so fascinating!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite quilt patterns and your version is beautiful! the colours are a large part of the attraction for me - can't go past them. I agree Audrey's version is amazing too:)
ReplyDeleteYour interpretation is incredible, Wendy!!
ReplyDeleteHow very different but similar your quilt and Audrey's is. I don't know that what I wrote makes sense to anyone but me. Both beautiful. Audrey has such a creative mind when it comes to taking what is in her head and putting it down in fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is awesome...this appliqué and this quilting ...wow ! I'm going to see Audrey's blog after.
ReplyDeleteTo answer to your question, I think a large piece of fabric can inspire me. This is the case at this moment ! I have bought one yard of fabric in Paducah last year and I created a quilt with it ! I'm working on it this week and I hope to show you in a post in a few weeks !!
Wonderful interpretations! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful combination of colors and fabrics--they work so well together
ReplyDeleteI saw Audrey's quilt earlier so this was such a fun read...seeing yours as well !:)
ReplyDeleteIt is just such a great quilt! I love your colors! Traditional but so bold. Audrey's is awesome as well. I love seeing the inspiration and the unique interpretations.
ReplyDeleteI've made several projects with my friend susan using the same inspiration and doing it two ways. It's always fun to see different interpretations.
ReplyDeletethat acid yellow background is my favorite part!
Great interpretations from both you and Audrey! My inspirations comes from antique quilts for sure!
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