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| Gina's Madrona Road Challeng Quilt - Journey to a Simpler Life |
This was my first challenge quilt and I am thrilled that I did it! It got me over my "fear of submitting my work" and now I am eager for the next challenge!!
After reading the story behind the Madrona Road collection, my focus became a "journey to a simpler life". Images of rural land and uneven roads were the inspiration for my schematic sketches and layout for the quilt.
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| Journey to a Simpler Life |
I started with my sketch of improv pieced field and road bands, quickly realizing that I didn't have enough fabric! After adding a bit more fabric to my pile, I begin playing around with wonky 9-patch blocks. My thought was to combine strips of improv piecing with these 9 patch blocks...The final layout ended up quite different and more "structured".
I used the wonky nine patch blocks on the back of the quilt and really like the way it turned out!
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| Wonky Nine Patches |
I maintained my original idea of a pieced field but chose to use one earth-tone color instead of multiple neutrals. This allowed for better contrast with the "paths". Piecing the neutral field was tons of fun and I love the visual texture it added to the piece!!
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| Front Detail |
Working with this more subdued palette was a challenge for me, but it felt good working with colors I don't typically use! What are challenges for right!
Thanks for sharing your gorgeous quilt, Gina! The quilting really brings everything together!
Stay tuned for two more Madrona Road Fabric Challenge reveals.
-Melissa
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