Inspired by a Kaffe Fassett design, which was a reproduction of a quilt made by Jane Austen, this quilt has been simmering on the back burner for a while. I made some design decisions which I regret now as I'm not at all happy with my version. If I were to do it again, I would include the center medallion and arrange the fabrics in a trip-around-the-world configuration, like the original, instead of the random placement. However, I would really like to add some more interesting elements to this one first. It's crying out for something, I don't know what. I started adding french knots, as you can see in the lower photo, but stopped with two as thread heavy enough to show up would tear holes in the fabric and I wouldn't be able to take them out if they looked a little silly. I'm open to suggestions if you have any. I would like to save it as I love the fabrics and the diamond motif. :o)
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I think it's beautiful! Very striking in its simplicity! Since I have a tendency at times to really 'busy up' a quilt,I like the clean lines and the way the diamond motif shows off the various fabrics up against the white.
ReplyDeleteI think you should leave it "as is." It's quite pretty.
ReplyDeleteFantastic quilt.. I personally wouldn't do another thing to it! Is it a difficult quilt to make?
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt just the way it is!! you don't have to change a thing..it is stunning!! excellent work
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