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Interpretations

3/11/2021

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The album blocks shown here are the result of a challenge issued to a group of friends. It began with a pattern for a traditional vase of flowers and the idea of seeing how many different ways we could interpret a single design. A study of period styles and other specific design elements helped us to discover what colors, fabrics and techniques were key to each style. Working as a group helped us to see results more quickly and provided a good learning experience for all of us. And, of course, working with friends is always fun!

I will be offering this challenge to my Journal subscribers at a later date. Full descriptions of fabric choices, colors, and techniques used will be included in the workshop. Who's ready for a challenge? 
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Traditional Baltimore style made by Rebecca Whetstone

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Dimensional Red and Green made by Janet Hamilton

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Folk Art style made by Sheila Kennedy

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​1930's style made by Jo Ann Lischynski

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Realistic shapes and colors made by Anita Shackelford

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​Non-traditional colors made by Glenda Clark

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Non-traditional fabrics made by Connie St. Clair


​Before you begin your next appliqué project, think about the look that you want to achieve. Choose your fabrics to set the mood. Make adjustments in stem sizes and flower shapes to create the look you want. Add dimensional techniques and embroidery embellishments to make the quilt what you want it to be. And, most of all, have fun!

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The techniques used in creating these blocks can be found in my Three-Dimensional Applique book, published by AQS in 1992. 
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    Anita has a long background rooted in traditional handwork and quiltmaking, which she still enjoys.

    Often, these days, you'll find her digitizing patterns for the Statler Stitcher and other computerized longarm quilting machines. 
     
    Her summer days are spent in the garden and she loves finding new ways to prepare good veggie-based meals.


    She's always in search of a way to balance all of those activities and find time to share with others who are passionate about the same things.

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