I started out with a Hello Luscious Charm Pack and a 1/2 yard of the blue and cream fabric from the line. I wanted something with clean lines, modern and fresh feel and straightforward piecing. I added in the soft white of Kona Snow -- so a Snow convert now!
If you'll remember, I was kind of stuck for a name. Luscious Columns/Modern Columns was what was brewing. However, when I took the kids to the Museum of History last week during March Break and saw my favourite totems again, it hit me -- Modern Totems.
The quilting was done with white 50wt. Aurifil #2021. Wishbones in the totem columns. Alternating double loopy loos and single loopy loos in the background. Flowers in the squares.
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| Modern Totems - Front |
Simple pieced back:
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| Modern Totems - Back |
I'll be teaching Modern Totems in a workshop with the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild in November.
Finished Size: 52" by 59".
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Great name, lovely quilt. I like the way the strips of piecing are laid out so they come forward. Sometimes white keeps other colors "in the background" but your clever longer-in-the-middle and shorter-as-you-move-to-the-sides layout lets me see the fabric first and THEN enjoy the white spaces.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely M-R! That freshness we all need right now..
ReplyDeleteNICE!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous :) I worked at that museum an age ago - nice to see your quilt there!
ReplyDeleteanother one for the museum? looks great there. how many puzzled looks did you get during your photo shoot?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! The quilting looks great on it.
ReplyDeleteTurned out lovely and what a great pics with the totems!
ReplyDeleteAmazing finish! I love the colours, the quilting, everything! And the photos are pretty cool too. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe perfect name for a fabulous quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful springtime quilt! Makes me want to have a picnic in a meadow. In a sundress and a big floppy hat. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric and spring feel to it. Lovely and soft.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. The colours have a lovely softness about them and I like name Totems :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so yum! I love the quilting, and the name is awesome too! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is sew-weet! Those soft spring fabrics are whispering. And I love what they have to say! Love the quilting, M-R. And the name. Lovely pictures. Have a great time teaching the workshop!
ReplyDeleteI see you have as much fun naming your quilts as i do. Love the quilt, love the name. I wish for some spring weather in your part of the world soon!
ReplyDeleteooh that's pretty! Summer is hanging on grimly here - we had our first rain in 100 days... but it's 33C and 6pm right now ... come hang out with me ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect name for an absolutely gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteI loved the museum when we were there this summer. The quilt is perfect for that photo shoot! Or is it the museum is perfect for the quilt! Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteBarb@Witsend
It's beautiful! I love that you took your quilt to the museum for the pic! :)
ReplyDeleteCarol