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I had recently taken a class using EQ7. That's when fate jumped in. For practice we were to draw the quilting block Cat's Cradle from scratch. That was it! I sought out various strings and ribbons I had in my stash and envisioned couching the string over a background of the blocks in such a manner that it was easily recognizable to anyone who had played the game.
I started to play with some of the layouts in EQ7 and realized that a baby block setting would also fit within the theme of games. Let's face it; didn't we all play with blocks as little ones? All I had to do was get it to a 16" x 16" size. Paper piecing help me to complete the small intricate pieces of the blocks.
With the cats fused onto the background fabric it started to take shape for me. I agonized over the placement of the string but nothing seemed to look right. I finally decided to couch wool around the outside edge to represent the string. I also finished the edge; something I had never done before to finish a quilt.
Let me say that I am thrilled to be part of such a creative group of women. You are encouraging, fun loving and enthusiastic! I can't wait for our journey to continue!
I love it when traditional quilting blocks or motifs are given an original twist, and you have certainly done that here! The blocks look 3D, and the kitten silhouettes are just delightful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you've done of creating the 3D illusion; I love how the kitties and the varying block values keep my eyes moving around and studying. It's so fun and playful!
ReplyDeleteFor a minute I forgot I was looking at a quilt, not actual 3D objects. You have created a great illusion with some gorgeous fabrics. Your reminiscence of childhoods gone by sure hit a responsive chord.
ReplyDeleteBrigitte! What an appealing quilt -- and what a lot of detail and visual impact for a small quilt, at that! I pulled my daughter in to see it as she is a cat-obsessed person and she gave you very high marks. And I love your incorporating a traditional block (actually two -- the cats' cradle and the baby blocks) with the whimsical cat imagery. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Brigitte! I love the 3D affect you`ve achieved with the baby blocks, and incorporating the Cat`s Cradle block in them is pure genius! Great fabric choices! The fused kitty`s just complete the illusion - well done!
ReplyDeleteBrigitte, you did it! Your cat’s cradle quilt is purrrrfect!! The blocks are really 3D! I’m not familiar with the cat’s cradle game, so thanks for learning me something new!
ReplyDeleteSince I love cats and especially black cats, and since you all know I lost my little kitty recently, This quilt will always be special to me. I did think of doing something about cats playing and you have done just that. I love how you have paired the applique with a related block and of course cat's cradle is a very old, old game. Great job Brigitte. I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning! Playful perfection!
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You guys did a wonderful job on your first challenge! I'm very impressed!
Brigitte this is wonderful and I love the 3D affect also. The cats look awesome and really bring out the 3d I think. Congratulations!
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