Thanks for looking at my blog, and welcome to the
Blogger's Quilt Festival. The quilt I am showing is called Sea Glass. It is 63"x78" and is my original design. It is currently at MQS in Kansas through this weekend. It's made from all batiks and hand-dyes. The watercolor background is made from the kaleidoscope block. I then hand appliqued waves, and machine appliqued the 120 or so small pieces of sea glass.
I had this quilt already in progress prior to last summer. But last summer my kids and I discovered a couple of beaches that had lots of pieces of sea glass to find. It became our little obsession for the summer, wondering if the beach we were going to would have as much as the last. Anyway, I had many pieces of batik for a while, and just thought they just looked like sea glass. I knew making the quilt was my destiny.
The quilting was liberating. It was my first quilt that I have longarm quilted that was mostly free-form quilting. My machine is not computerized, but I wanted the motifs in the quilting to appear free and organic, as they do in nature.
The sea glass pieces are arranged in a symbolic wave, emanating from the wave, and being deposited on the beach. The only "structured" quilting was on the outer border. It is axisymmetrical - opposing corners are the same, and it has a scalloped edges. The feathers, though wavelike, are intended to juxtipose the unstructured and randomness of the churning wave of water.
Here are some of the interesting organic fillers I used.
The opposing borders (ones with scallops) have this design. The feathers again are somewhat wavelike, and the curved-crosshatching is just to give the design a change of structure.
More cool fillers...
I should also note that this quilt is currently in the Quilting Gallery's quilt of the week contest. I'd love it if you'd hop on over here and vote for it!!
What an Extaordinary quilt!!! Such amazing quilting!
ReplyDeletewow this is incredbly creative and the quilting is just beautiful - I also love the shaped edges
ReplyDeleteStunning!!
ReplyDeletewow! that is amazing! from the colours to the piecing and quilting - so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope a lot of people hop over here and look at your quilt because it is really quite spectacular and unique. You did a fantastic job on the design and quilting.
ReplyDeleteTotally Awesome quilt. I love the design and all the detail in piecing and quilting right down to the shapped edge! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Always, Queenie
I'm at MQS and we just saw your quilt in person. It is absolutely gorgeous. I love the piecing and the quilting and the pebbles and ocean stones. It is very soothing. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilting! And I agree that it looks like sea glass!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is amazing! How long did this take you? So beautiful, I voted for you :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I voted for this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have been quilting for 40 years and this is the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen.
Good luck, I hope you win!
Beautiful quilt!! Thanks for sharing the details of the quilting - I love the variety which turns it into a Goldilocks Quilt where everything is "just right". And I did put in my vote, because you asked nicely and it deserves to win.
ReplyDeleteThe thought behind your quilt is mind-boggling! I love that it is axisymmetrical--I've never seen that before. OH, the way the creams go form darker to lighter as they move across the quilt from top right to bottom left--I just am so floored! All the appliques--what patience you must have :O)
ReplyDeleteI jumped over and voted--I hope you win!!
So beautiful...saw it at Quilter's Gallery this morning and it got my vote! Love your symbolism and awesome quilting.
ReplyDeleteThe thought behind your quilt is mind-boggling! I love that it is axisymmetrical--I've never seen that before. OH, the way the creams go form darker to lighter as they move across the quilt from top right to bottom left--I just am so floored! All the appliques--what patience you must have :O)
ReplyDeleteI jumped over and voted--I hope you win!!
Oh wow! This is gorgeous, Margaret! Your FMQ is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Everything about it is amazing. The colors, the pattern, the quilting - unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteWow, your quilt is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved this quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is an incredible quilt. I love every detail!
ReplyDeleteWow, Margaret! Your quilting is amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful quilting. I was actually and the MQS show yesterday. The sea glass bits are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhere to start?
ReplyDeleteI like to collect sea glass and I love the way you have interpreted it here. I also love the colours you have chosen and as for the quilting....
This quilt is beautiful! I am sure that it is even more beautiful seeing it for real. Very nice.....you did an excellent piece of art.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING! so gorgeous. I "pinned" it as inspiration too. Just beautiful. I'm off to vote. :)
ReplyDeleteMargaret, this quilt is stunning. I love the whole concept and the execution is phenomenal. Your quilting is truly outstanding. I wish I could see it in person!
ReplyDeletewow that is incredible! Love the fluid movement of it. Gorgeous! And thanks so much for leaving your lovely comment on my blog x
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is stunning! Love all the beautiful quilting. Sea glass is the perfect name for this lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteWonderful attention to detail!
ReplyDeleteWonderful attention to detail!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I love the design and the way the edges are part of the picture. Your quilting is wonderful, it must have been so much fun to do.
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt and I love that it is something that you and your children will have to remember your summer of collecting sea glass :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You are so out of my league. This is stunning
ReplyDeletewow, this quilt is incredible. I admire the time and meticulous crafting you invested. I don't have the patience for that. Glad to meet you too. Will definitely come back and keep an eye on what you create.
ReplyDeleteWow I am bowled over by your quilt. Its amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and it was lovely to come and visit yours xxxx
I don't know what to say! Your quilt is completely amazing!! The quilting is just fantastic!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, this quilt is like eye candy! It is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! Your work is amazing! I love the pattern, and the bits of sea glass :) I would love to venture into long arm quilting, but I think I'm quite a ways off from that, especially looking at your work! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a truly amazing design!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the detail that has gone in to your quilt. It is beautiful (I love seaglass!). So much time and thought has been invested in it. Juliex
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, oh WOW! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow that is an amazing quilt! Your quilting is tremendous. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe colors used are very much like sea glass. The quilting is extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!:)))
ReplyDeleteWow...such a beautiful quilt. I love your design and the quilting is fabulous! I'll have to show it to a friend of mine who makes jewelry from beach glass.
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilt Festival.
This is still wonderful Margaret, as are all of your quilts. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes
Kay in Scotland
Your quilt is lovely, very lovely. I like the wave and the sea glass. I also like your quilting. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello - thanks for stopping by my blog during the festival! I've come over to check you out too! I love your sea pebbles - they must have taken you ages to do - and all that amazing quilting!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt. The design is awesome and then the sea glass just tops it off. Your quilting is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is soooooo amazing!!! Do you live near the ocean? I have jars of sea glass all over my house. I cannot go to the beach (NS, Can) without looking and picking! The quilting is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I love the quilting you did to make the sea glass pop up! Wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteWow that is amazing! Thanks for your comment, the header photo is actually Sorrento, so you were close!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how the quilting is so organic. Reminds me of sea shells and kelp
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how the quilting is so organic. Reminds me of sea shells and kelp
ReplyDeleteyour quilting is incredible! Lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! I like the inspiration behind it too. I am also an avid beach glass scavenger. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt - I wish I had made it, or that I at least owned it so I could look at it whenever I want.
ReplyDeleteMadly impressive work! It's just gorgeous, everything, the fabric choices, the piecing, the quilting, all perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing art quilt! I love what you've done for the sea glass and the quilting is just perfect. You are very creative! You've shared great details with us - thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's intense. Especially the quilting! It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteWOW, what an amazing job on the quilting! Sea Glass is a favorite of mine to collect on the beach so maybe I biased by the subject matter, but this is truly a beautiful interpretation. I voted for you!
ReplyDeleteI really really would love to see this quilt in real life! The photos are so very enticing and your description of it makes me want that much more to get a close up view of it!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is absolutely amazing!! I love the movement, the colors. And the quilting is stunning. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am lost for words, except that I would love to see this quilt in person and close up! I even promise to put on gloves if you let me touch it!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. I'm going to send the link to my mom I think this is one she'll love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is beautiful! I love all the variations you used in the quilting.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful quilt! I love the rainbow of glass falling to the corner! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool quilt! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe design is wonderful, and the quilting is AMAZING! Neat idea.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Incredible!
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Wow!! Incredible!
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This quilting is amazing. I also love the fun, whimsical feeling of the design. The waves and the quilting go so well. I'm in awe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, and the quilting is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt should be hanging in the National Quilt Museum in Paducah! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteoh, my goodness!! this is one of the most fantastically beautiful quilts i've ever seen and your quilting is exquisite. i've loved sea glass since i went to college in hawaii and spent every spare minute at the beach. couple years ago i found a blue heart shaped piece in westport washington, so know how serendipity can feel. thanks so much for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteI've seen this quilt before and loved it, the design and quilting are fantastic
ReplyDeletegood luck with the vote
Stunning!! Love the pieces of sea glass at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteOMG Margaret. Your quilt is stunning! Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm glad I've popped by - there is so much inspiration in your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is a work of art!!!! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteMargaret, simply beautiful! Love your intricate free motion.
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilting! I wish I had your talent!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive. A true piece of art.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt.
ReplyDeleteMargaret - your quilt is amazing - both the top and the quilting. Wow! You should be very proud of this quilt. I am so glad to have seen it! Hope you are having fun at MQS (I went to to MQX last month and had a ball!)
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I saw this on the Modern Quilt Guild and loved it there. You're craftsmanship is amazing, and I think this is wonderful art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment on mine so that I came here and was sure not to miss your amazing quilt! It is stunning and I was thrilled to go vote for it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt! Truly inspiring!
ReplyDeleteVivian
www.1squareinch.blogspot.com
Wow! This is the kind of quilt I love to really admire at "in person" quilt shows. The pictures are lovely, but I'm sure they don't do this quilt total justice. This is certainly a quilt to treasure. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is incredible! What lovely work! I love the colors and the sea glass just adds so much to the design! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, the scallops are the perfect edging for this, and your quilting is extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt, with such intricate and beautiful quilting, wow!
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HOLY COW! Stunning!!!!!! I am so glad for this festival...new LA machine and I need to find more bloggers with them!!!
ReplyDeleteA stunning quilt. Love your dense quilting. I did vote for you!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Mona in Norway
A stunning quilt, deserved my vote! Love your dense quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Mona in Norway!
Very impressive! I could look at the quilting for hours!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the design and amazing quilting!
ReplyDeleteWhat an AMAZING quilt - I love it so much, I'll be happy to go vote for you! Absolutely extraordinary! Takes me right to the beach!
ReplyDeleteThis should get a prize. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow! this is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think it was your destiny to make this quilt! Maybe whispers from a mermaid?
Congratulations!
Take care, Leslie
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ReplyDeleteYour quilt is exquisite! Congratulations on getting your quilt entered at MQS - you should be quite proud! I hope to make beautiful quilts as you do someday. You are quite talented! Which beaches do you find the beautiful sea glass. I have never seen it before - not at Carolina Beach anyways. Thank you for stopping by my blog this morning. I have been inspired with your creative touches, many that are shown in just one quilt. - WOW!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt - I especially like the curvy cross hatching.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us! Good luck in the contest, you have my vote ;). Smiles~Beth
ReplyDeleteWow - an amazing quilt - you must have spent hours and hours on the quilting alone!
ReplyDeletePretty quilting and a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is spectacular and your quilting unbelievable. I want you to know that I was at MQS and saw your quilt in person and was speechless. You are really a talented long armer. Did you win any awards there? I had to leave and go to quilt market, so didn't see all the winners and their ribbons. Just awesome is the only way to describe it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is stunning! I saw some of your quilting in person at MQX and it was amazing! This is right up there with the best.
ReplyDeleteWow that is an amazing quilt. Thanks for your comments on my blog about my little quilt. I just recently went to the HMQS and if I would have known I would have voted for your quilt for sure :) We went through just appreciating all quilts... we are not by any means great judges cause we forgot all of our favorites and had to go back to remember the ones we loved. So funny, lol. Great job though and I really like this new quilt you entered in this blogging festival :)
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely beautiful quilting!
ReplyDeleteThis is just exquisite!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Margaret...your quilting is amazing..
ReplyDeleteJulia ♥
Your quilt is amazingly gorgeous! I just can't get over the quilting! I'll go vote now, I hope you win!
ReplyDeleteWOW This is truly a work of art!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a work of art! Beautiful quilting and I love the edges!
ReplyDeleteLove that seaglass!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW Margaret!! This is a divine piece of art! So beautifully designed and made--
ReplyDeleteOMG, that's amazing. Well done you.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is wonderful. I'm in awe!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your quilt is gorgeous! It surprised me when you said it was free form quilting. You do beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Margaret...i love the colors. I keep on staring at it and wondering how you pieces all those tiny fabrics...lovely!! Thanks for your comments on my first finished quilt!!
ReplyDeleteOh what a bautiful work...I love the colors. It makes me wondering how you pieces all the small tiny fabrics. Your works realy inspire me.. Thanks for your comment on my first quilt!!
ReplyDeleteStunning, it's an amazing design.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a stunning quilt. Your quilting is amazing.
ReplyDeleteCome see my entries 64 (repro. applique) and 85 (antique appliques).
Fantastic quilting! Congratulations on a beautiful quilt!
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I just love your quilt! It came out really nice! Congrats! You are very creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
Love,
Andrea.
quilting superbe on voit la vrai professionnelle felicitation
ReplyDeleteGorgeous of course! I'll check for MQS pictures tonight.
ReplyDeleteOh my word, that is an amazing quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, that is an amazing quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love to find sea glass on the beach. I love how the sea glass looks like it will just fall out of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love your quilting.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your quilting makes this quilt spectacular!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow. What a stunner. Love the movement of the final piece and the quilting is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI am soooo Impressed! You did a very good job on this project. Have you enjoyed doing more free-form quilting on the long arm since this project? You should definitely be proud of your work!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt is breath taking and the quilting is so pretty. Well done!
ReplyDeleteCeline
Sea glass is one of my all-time favourite things so this quilt is especially beautiful to me. The quilting is exquisite, too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have seen this quilt a lot out there in blogland, and as usual, your quilting is inspirational! What a wonderful memory of a fun summer on the beach.
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome, especially like the quilting.
ReplyDeleteWow...just wow.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! This is a fantastic reminder of a great vacation. The piecing and quilting is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful and your quilting is exquisite.
ReplyDeletestunning!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful quilting you have done....the design too is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOMG You got my vote and you put my little "sea glass" quilt to shame LOL. It's just amazing, love love love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrancine (mochawildchild)
Wow, this is an awesome quilt! Such skills!
ReplyDeleteI've been oogling this quilt, for a while! Good Luck with winning. It is magnificent!
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