Many times we have discussed how the process of quilting. Be it by hand, domestic machine, or long arm, and how it enhances the project. All of my antique quilts are hand quilted. Beautiful perfection to random utilitarian stitches, all are beautiful, all give the quilt personality. Many of us also make art quilts, wall quilts, and bags, as well as table enhancements. My work is mostly by machine these days, The Coronet is my primary quilting machine but on occasion I like to use the quilting patterns in Destiny on smaller pieces. Hooping and rehooping is a bit much for me. Unlike Quilting Friend, Ruth Ann, I am not that skilled or patient.
Such is the case with Quilty Friend, Terri, from our Ladies of the Cloth quilting group. She continues to work, stretch her talents and share. Purdy Bird is such an example. Please remember, the art of quilting is just one of her stitchery talents and just a few years in, she has advanced significantly.
An artist, by nature, I feel she is destined to expand even more with each project. Since she acquired her Baby Lock Coronet she has been experimenting with rulers and templates and this project illustrates clearly how one can add dimension and texture with such a process.
Like the bubbles from the New Year champagne, the flow in this large negative space balances the geometric shapes within the main pattern.
Before Quilting, Purdy Bird was Purdy, but now fit for the runway!
By Terri, Ladies of the Cloth!
The Purdy Bird Design credit to Allison Richter @ Campbell_soup_diary
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