Saturday, December 23, 2017

Tendrils :: Mini Quilt

There are always certain events that get me excited and inspire me to create.  Like the Pantone Color of the year (Ultra Violet this year), Block of the Month (especially paper pieced ones) or a good Quilt-along (one that is easy and quick).  But there is another event that I've been waiting for.  

Curated Quilts is a quarterly magazine that has a Mini Quilt feature in each issue.  Last issue it was Log Cabins (here is my entry), this time they are asking for Minimal Mini Quilts.


Curated Quilts
Minimal Mini Quilt Palette
You just have to follow the rules, use the specified color palette (some or all of the colors), interpret the theme and then submit your quilt via a linky.  This link will take you to the link and post with the rules, Minimal Mini Quilt Link.

The reason I get excited about this challenge is it has a theme and color palette, but they leave the inspiration and interpretation up to the maker.  Also, the quilts need to be from 10" up to 16".  That makes it pretty easy to put an idea together from start to finish before the deadline!

TENDRILS
11" x 13 1/2"
A little out there I suppose!  'Tendrils' was a fun little quilt to make and then quilt!  I got to play with curves, skinny little curves!  I've been stagnate with my quilting the past week or so, and this challenge was just what the doctor ordered!  Something quick and super fun!


The colors for the challenge are: light gray, dark gray, blue gray, leaf green, orchid pink and black.  The good news is you don't have to use all the colors...I like those odds!  I grabbed my version of the colors and was off and running!


My idea wasn't fully formed in my mind before I started.  I knew I could work out the details as I went along and if it worked...great!  If it didn't...great.  This was my play time!


I wanted the tendrils to feel like they were in motion.  Almost writhing from deep down in the depths of the abyss!  I just made that up, but I did want the motion part! 


The bottoms part of each tendril is 1/4" wide and straight.  I wanted the bottom part to be the grounding force, the stabilizing factor so that the tendrils felt like they were stretching out.  Much like the tendrils on a plant.


The quilting was a combination of organic curve and straight lines.  I used Aurifil Aluminum 
(# 2615) for all the quilting.  The straight lines are about 3/8" wide.  

I'll make a confession...I machine quilted with a regular foot, used the side as my guide for each line and didn't do any special adjustments or use a walking foot. 


There is no guarantee that this mini will make the cut for Curated Quilts.  And now that its finished I may have disqualified myself!  It isn't square!  Oops...it helps to read all the rules before hand!  I guess it's a good thing that I have one more I'm working on...and it is square!

If you are thinking about entering a mini you better hurry!  The deadline is Jan. 10th!  Good luck!

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24 comments :

  1. This is beautiful! It certainly has my vote!

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    1. If only I had read the rules better and made the mini square!! Next time!

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    1. I love it too! The balance feels right to me in its shape and size. There won’t be any cutting to make this one square…but I might make another...

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  3. I don't generally do really modern quilts, but i do love this one. x

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  4. The motion created by the tendrils and quilting is fantastic. Interesting that they are asking for square quilts. I look forward to seeing what you are making next!

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    1. I really tried to capture the movement and I’m pretty happy with the results! I’m not sure why they need square quilts, but rules are rules!

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  5. Wonderful motion and that kind of play IS so invigorating!

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    1. I love when an idea comes together! And it was a blast to finally do whatever I wanted and play! It seems like its been to serious lately!

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  6. Super cute mini!!! Your quilting makes the shoots look like they'll keep right on growing.

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  7. simple and stunning. So very pretty. Great job on color and placement

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  8. Very cool! It reminds me of brightly color sea creatures, reaching up from the reef.

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  9. This is beyond words. How did you do that?? Awesome!

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  10. I love your challenge piece. It is very creative and you have my vote too.

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  11. I love this, too, Jayne! Your ideas are always inspirational. I saw your new (square) one on Instagram and it is also amazing! It should definitely be in the magazine for everyone to see!

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  12. Awesome quilt! I think that you meant the challenge wonderfully with the color scheme and the minimalism.

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  13. This one is so dynamic! The perfect bit of art that lets people see different things. My eye immediately envisioned a gal laying down on the beach, head toward sea, with her hair streaming sensuously down as the water recedes. . . Somehow she doesn't even have sand embedded in it all. :) I think I'm cold today and missing the Emerald Coast beach! Love your mini - hopefully the square thing won't preclude its entry.

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  14. It turned out lovely! The quilting is great, too!

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  15. Square or not it's beautiful! This design needs to be tall and thin: who'd want short and stumpy tendrils?

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