For the first time in ages, I completed a Bee block in the right month. In Cocorico, Amy had asked for blocks from the 'Artist's Studio', great theme! I knew where this was going. When I want to do a quick colour sketch, I reach for my little water colour box, and that was my inspiration. I drew this out on quilter's graph paper and used that to rotary cut and improv piece the block.
I am not a massive fan of rainbow themes. I find them a bit predictable, they don't excite me, but this works for me with all the patterns and prints, old and new.
The hardest thing to piece was the paint brush, straightforward by itself but an awkward shape to fit into the rest of the block.
The smudgy multi-coloured vintage fabric was a bit of a gamble. It was meant to represent colour mixing in the lid palettes but I think in hindsight a dirty moda grunge in cream would have been better and given a little more clarity to the design, but I like the little cubes of paint.
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! I love the smudgy colour mixing, it works so perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteOh, it's divine! And I knew at first glance that the multicolored bit was paint mixed on the lid. Ya rocked it. Again. Of course. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's divine! And I knew at first glance that the multicolored bit was paint mixed on the lid. Ya rocked it. Again. Of course. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteI think the multicoloured lid is perfect
ReplyDeleteAnother corker - bravo xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic Kerry! I love the watercolour fabric too, I think it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic Kerry! I love the watercolour fabric too, I think it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, and love the effect of the smudgy fabric, I knew what it was straight away!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Kerry - love it!
ReplyDeleteSigh..... Gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteYou sew inspire me....this,is brilliant?.. Your process is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat is just so super cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerri!! This block is marvelous!! I love how you used the abstract print for the top of watercolor case. It really is great representation. The brush on the side is fabulous!! I love how you do your fuzzy cut on these words.. again, you always inspired me!! { back to my artwork now!}
ReplyDeleteI still think it is funny that the part you like least is my favorite part. Go figure! Thank you so much for making this block for me Kerry! I will think of you every time I see it :)
ReplyDeleteWow Kerry! You amaze me with what you do with fabric! Love it.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love seeing the process of your block too!
ReplyDeleteJust too cool, Kerry! Great job. I'm with you on the rainbow quilts but this isn't the same...
ReplyDeleteLove it.
**standing ovation!**
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! It works! Its gorgeous, I love it!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxxx
Very clever. The mixed paint on the lid is perfect and I love all the different little paints - it would have been easy to do plain colours but the patterned colours are so effective. Nice brush too.
ReplyDeleteThe smudgy mixed paint lid is brilliant, and judging by the comments everyone knew exactly what it was, so it clearly worked! I love your little snips of colour and text - all your blocks recently have had me stalking the Japanese and text prints on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous and the lid is perfect for this block it has worked so well! Love it x
ReplyDeleteI just love this. Now I have to go out and buy some water colours - him who must not be obeyed will not be impressed. I'll say I'm buying them for the grandchildren - good idea woman (that's me).
ReplyDeleteWow. I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this block. I totally agree; the fabric you added to the lid worked just how you intended it. It might be my favorite part!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I can't get over how fun your work is. You are a true artist and seeing the blocks you produce is just soooo much fun!
ReplyDeleteSigh. You are so talented! I love the box lid, I think it works brilliantly. So clever!
ReplyDeleteIiik ihana! Hi Kerry! I just had to say 'wonderful' in Finnish beause it sounds more strong with 'iiik'! I love your watercolour box! I didn't guess first what you are making - this is so great idea - again as usually from you! Beautiful and I love water colours! x Teje
ReplyDeleteMan!! That is just beautiful!! You gals all impress me with your creativity! I really do get inspired from it. ;p
ReplyDeleteI love the little brush and the fabric for the mixing palette is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling! I love it that you shared your process for devising the block construction as well as fabric selection. I have a LONG WAY TO GO as far as selecting fabrics that give me the look I want for my quilts. I'm always surprised when I put it all together, like, "Who designed THIS?!"
ReplyDeleteHello Kerry!
ReplyDeleteThere's an award for you in my blog! I know we are all busy, so no pressure attached, just a thank you for bringing some sunshine to my days :)
Yours,
Mia
So great to see how you go about it!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite blocks - fantastic!
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