Fiberactions Challenge - Transformation

We are offically half way through the Fiberactions challenge and I am still enjoying every minute of it. You wouldn't think that given that I wait until the last minute to do mine! But I have always worked best to a deadline. However, in this case, I did have another plan and I had to change it. A couple of weeks ago I had a big allergy incident at the dentist and that ruined my energy level since. I just couldn't get my original plan done so I did a simplified version.

With this challenge I wanted to revisit the techniques that I used in the Communication challenge. I did that and made some improvements. So I suppose you could say that the transformations is happening within me. I am becoming more confident with the symmetry technique and starting to make them unique to me.....a little anyway.

Transformation

16 x 20

I know. It's a Christmas piece. I know that it's not "art" to most people but I like it. Chris LOVES it.

I have a big collection of symmetrical fabrics and I had this one Christmas print that I have tried to use in almost every kaleidoscope quilt I have made. It has never fit. I made myself use it on this one. Fortunately it's mostly used up now!

On this piece I quilted the background first and then applied the "ornaments". The binding is from a coordinating striped fabric. I like the frame effect.

Here are a few detail shots.

Please check out all of the other Transformation pieces on the Fiberactions blog.

Comments

[Randi]

Very pretty!

[shirley bruner]

OMG!...that is gorgeous...i LOVE it. you need to teach a class on that, too. that is so fussy...so exact....so beautiful. i want it. LOL
great job Vicki

[Yvonne]

I love it....especially the ruffled one. :)

[Karen]

so different and pretty.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

[Libby Fife]

Hey, I think it is very artful! Beauty and precision, thoughtful planning of placement and color choices as well as the technique, all say art to me. Good job:)

[Deb Levy]

Yes it is art...it includes all the elements of good design; line,color,unity, balance, variety...it looks good from a distance and draws you in for closer inspection.

Great piece!

[Judi]

I love it!!

[Carie Shields]

I love the look of these kaleidoscopes. Very pretty!

[ellen]

Stunning!

[elle]

Such a great effect and instantly recognizable. super!

[Summerset]

Love it! I think it is great - certainly easier than those Cracker Box ornaments.

[Ruth Lane]

It turned out great!

[paula.thequilter]

Sweeeeet!

[Linda Card]

At first glance, it is simple. But then you see the kaleidoscopes and their detail. Lovely.

[Annick]

I just love your ornaments! I just took a class "Simple Symmetry" in Houston with Paula Nadelstern and I really enjoyed it. Your piece is a wonderful inspiration on what to do with the technique. Thank you,
Annick

[Wanda]

It turned out great. It is unique, whether you name it art or not.

[Karen S]

Vicki! This is gorgeous! I would love to see the "uncut version" of some of the fabrics you used.

[Jeanne McBrayer]

I have been so busy that I have gotten behind in my blog reading. These kaleidoscope ornaments are stunning! I can see why Chris loves this piece.

[Becky in VA]

I love it, too. I like that it looks uniquely you! And don't you just love it, that Chris loves it!

[Terri]

Very clever! I love the frilly edge effect on the largest ornament.

[Mary]

I love it! I think its probably my favorite. I noticed the binding and how well it framed the piece right away, it was perfect and I love how you've created the ornaments from the kaleidoscope blocks.

[Peg]

This is spectacular!

[Vicky]

first thing i thought of were your ornaments....perfect addition to the collection!

[Susan]

I love this quilt Vicki. I can see why you like it...it reminded me of all the cracker box ornaments you make. At first glance, it looked like there was goldwork stitched around all the ornaments. I couldn't tell from the pics. Is there? They look GREAT!