Violet Patch: More Quilt Content

Monday, September 11, 2006

More Quilt Content

I had the morning at home today(as I'm at work tonight). I put in some time at the machine and was able to quilt this new piece. I feel comfortable with the machine quilting, the free motion work was smoother, I was in my zone, and I balanced

straight lines with the free motion work.

This started as scraps fused together, the hot pink flag in the center with the blue & yellow stripes. The rest of the quilt grew around it. This piece measures about 40x40 and so far is un-named.

Any readers out there? How about a name? Or, how do quilts get named?

3 comments:

Karoda said...: I tend to factor in a couple of things when I'm naming a quilt...my emotions while working on it, my intent for it, and the impression of the design after I've completed it. I always have a working title that changes when I'm completely finished.

Since you used the word "flag" to describe the core...I would bounce off of that word and see where it leads you.; 8:18 PM
Linda said...: Hi, I just wanted to say that your quilt is awesome :-); 4:30 AM
Nellie's Needles said...: I agree with Karoda's approach. If you're still stuck and want a suggestion, how about "Flying Colors"?; 10:02 PM

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