Seashell Cosmos

Quilt # 105

Seashell Cosmos

This is the photo that I took in my garden and the inspiration for this quilt.

seashell cosmos photo

Seashell Cosmos was an experiment using a technique that I believe is called Appliquilt.

Here's a couple of close-ups:

applique using blindstitch

All the pieces are fused to the background, then the quilt sandwich is made and the applique is stitched in place and the whole thing is quilted at the same time.

backgroung quilting and binding

The quilting design is from Leah Day called Roots.

back of quilt

quilting on back

 I use ExtravOrganza for a lot of my labels on wallquilts,  it is attached to paper that goes through the printer.   Just print, remove and iron on.

ExtravOrganza label 

DOCUMENTATION:

Quilt Name: Seashell Cosmos

Description: applique

Pattern: original from own photo

Size: 13” x 18”

Fabrics: own hand dyed 100% cotton

Predominant colours: Green and pink

Construction Techniques: Appliquilt – fused and stitched as the quilting is being done

Back: own hand dyed 100% cotton

Batting: Warm and Natural cotton

Edge finish: Single fold binding using commercial print

Quilting: Free motion quilted on Domestic Machine

Quilted by: Terry Whyte

Sleeve: yes

Label: yes

Date completed: 2010

Maker: Terry Whyte