I carefully drew out the 'cog' pattern onto a sheet the size of a FQ, to maximise the use of the fabric. Transferred the pattern onto fusible web then ironed it onto the back of the fabric, cut it out carefully. I wanted to continue maximising the use of the fabric so I created both positive and negative shapes for the panel.
To ensure proper placement of the pieces on the negative images I carefully pulled the backing paper to these elements I wanted placed - you see I'l kept the bottom edge of the shape uncut and only cut it after the majority of the shape was glued onto the backing fabric. When cut and ironed on I peeled off the paper from the positive image then ironed it into place.
Each of the pieces was ironed on in this way with the only element needing set by eye being the central circle on the negative pieces.
I agonised over the quilting and in the end of the day let instinct take over when I sat down at the sewing machine and am really pleased how the quilting turned out.
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37 comments:
This is very special and unique! Love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing the process - it does sound complicated and fiddly - but great results!
I love this - the simplicity of the design works really well and the quilting sets it off perfectly.
Yes - it does sound complicated - think we need a tutorial ... as if you didnt have enough to do :)
It really does look wonderful!
Your quilting is amazing Ethne, I am really impressed. And that Kaffe fabric is one of my all time favs.
Just beautiful! I love that you used the positive and negative shapes - such a great way to maximize a limited amount of fabric.
Beautifully done! :o)
Thanks for sharing the process you used for this! Very nice!
What a great piece of work, I love the different sized cogs and super quilting.
I love the variation in size of the cogs and of course, your quilting.
I do like the clean cut graphic quality of this.
It's stunning, I love everything about it!
Really fabulous! One of my favs in the festival so far!
I love this Ethne (I use this shape often in my work, too!) and the quilting is just perfect!
Love it!!! Really great job all the way through. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
What a great way to maximize the precious fabric-- you have to cut it away to get the design anyway.
Brill!
Come see my entries: #29 miniature applique reproduction quilt and #31antique 1850 star quilt.
That is such a fun runner!! And the quilting is perfect for it!
love the quilt!
Margaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
I love the design here, and the color contrast!
It is stunning! I am always amazed by your work and this is no different, just beautiful.
Lovely Ethne. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting design. Great visual impact. Wonderful free-motion quilting too. You did a great job. I think you should market this design. I think it would truly be very popular. Inspirational...I know I'd like to make it!
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
This is really cool - I love the solid red and the subtle print on the cogs. Did you do that quilting free-motion? Impressive!
This is a lovely quilt. I enjoyed reading about the process. i like the colours you have chosen.
It turned out lovely and for me, shows some whimsy. I love a little whimsy. :)
beautiful table runner! love the colors and the quilting really adds movement!
What a neat pattern. I think I'd want to keep going and make it large enough to wrap up in! And I love the quilting.
the quilting is my favorite part!
beautiful colors and love the quilting. great job! =)
I LOVE THIS! So...crisp, perfect colors, flowing quilting. Gorgeous!
Unusual and striking--j'adore!! So inspiring!
Hazle
How utterly fabulous! Thanks for sharing your process, Ethne!
Very cool and I love the quilting!
I love this! Thank you for sharing your quilt and the process you used to make it.
Wow! I'm impressed with how much you were able to get out of one fat quarter!
Beautifully done!
It's very cool! I love everything about it!
This is so pretty. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
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