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Tuesday, 19 February 2013

In Three Words

Do you ever wonder about your style...I mean whether you have one? I don't mean a sense of style but a quilting style.  After 3 years of quilting I don't think I have found mine yet.  When I look back at the quilts I have made, yes the fabric may be a similar style but other than that it seems fairly random. When I look at some of my blogging friends' quilts I do believe I could pick them out of an identity lineup. I don't mean their quilts are the same but that they have a definite style.

I was pondering this today as I made some improv. blocks for the back of this quilt...


and as I was doing some secret sewing over the weekend...


...and as I planned some secret sewing with these new fabrics, which I bought from here.

Chicopee, Denyse Schmidt

How I would use these lovely low volume charms from Laura Jane's swap...


...or this Fat Eighth bundle of neutrals...


..and this Fat Eighth bundle both from here.


I didn't really come up with any answer other than perhaps decribing my quilting style as eclectic, colourful and big. I definitely don't do dainty...in any part of my life.  How would you describe your quilting style in three words?

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30 comments:

  1. Little Island Quilting19 February 2013 at 17:54

    Random
    Eclectic
    Varied
    !

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  2. Kelly19 February 2013 at 17:56

    Rainbow
    Random
    Bold

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  3. dutchcomfort19 February 2013 at 17:57

    I’m a quilting chameleon for almost 6 years now so I don’t have one style either.
    All I know now is what fabrics and patterns I don’t love. I do try to finish up old projects, because I learn so much from working with different style fabrics and designs.
    I love to be surprised when I visit blogs. Too many are predictable in colours and style. Just follow your instinct, I always love to see what you are working on!

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  4. dutchcomfort19 February 2013 at 17:59

    Oh... sorry, forgot the three words...

    Versatile
    Varied
    Challenged

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  5. Quilting In The Cold19 February 2013 at 18:09

    Good question. My three would be;
    Wobbly
    Bright
    Colourful.

    I asked husband and he said fresh, modern and colourful, bless I think I have indoctrinated him well!

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  6. Cindy19 February 2013 at 18:22

    I haven't found my style yet...I think we might share one, though, b/c I love the prints you're pulling ;)

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  7. Catherine19 February 2013 at 19:02

    I think yours is Always Spot On! Mine is Very Easily Led, Straight Line Quilting, Currently Not Happening:-)

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  8. Susan19 February 2013 at 19:15

    I like to think I am always learning and therefore always evolving so my style is still evolving too! Eclectic is a suitable description too! Can't think of a third one!

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  9. Judith, Belfast19 February 2013 at 19:28

    Not sure I have a quilting style, usually whatever is easiest! But I do love vintage, scrappy or recycled when it comes to quilts!Jxo

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  10. Janine @ Rainbow Hare19 February 2013 at 20:03

    Eclectic
    Simple
    Colourful
    ?

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  11. Katy Cameron19 February 2013 at 20:05

    mad
    bad
    dangerous to know

    Oh no, wait, you asked about my style. Errrrrr... yeah... um.... Will that do?!

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  12. Trudi19 February 2013 at 20:08

    That's a hard one,!
    Eclectic
    Random
    Heavily quilted

    But then I don't think I've found my style, just lately it's been calming colours ... But then again ... Too difficult for today! Lol

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  13. Fiona @ Poppy Makes19 February 2013 at 20:20

    Oh good question!
    I think cozy, eclectic, simple
    But I don't feel like I have much of a syle yet either :)

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  14. heart of charnwood19 February 2013 at 20:55

    Random, Unorganised, Eclectic

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  15. Strawberry Patch19 February 2013 at 20:58

    What Hadders said!

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  16. Archie The Wonder Dog19 February 2013 at 21:32

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  17. Susan19 February 2013 at 21:55

    Scrappy, ? ,?, not sure of the rest, not sure I have a style, sigh, its hard to grow up sometimes. Do i have to have a style?

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  18. Canadian Abroad19 February 2013 at 22:45

    I'm not sure I have a style either, other than chaotic, but that more describes the way I work!

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  19. Sewing Mom20 February 2013 at 01:58

    Awe, I like to think of my quilting like this...

    Keep it Simple!

    I must admit, I haven't gone overboard in design elements. I just want something I can start and finish relatively quickly. I want the recipient to enjoy it and I want it to hold up to wear and tear. I'm absolutely aware that I'm not the normal quilter...but for this time pressed homeschoolin mama, it works for me. =) I get to sew...and that's what counts. =)

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  20. Jenelle20 February 2013 at 05:06

    I think my quilting style is pretty all over the place. I like both traditional and more modern, improv designs. My color sense seems to be the most ingrained as I gravitate towards colorful, bright, and higher contrast. I see us being similar in that way. :)

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  21. Catherine20 February 2013 at 08:03

    I don't think I have a style ( Quilting or otherwise!) I do struggle with anything on wonk

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  22. QuiltCandy20 February 2013 at 08:25

    This is something I have thought about a lot too. Your style is certainly vibrant and playful?! I think my style would be vintage, colourful and hopefully fun?!

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  23. Collette20 February 2013 at 10:26

    I actually think it is a good thing not to be constrained by one style. It is one of the things that first attracted me to quilting and that I still love. The endless possibilities. So you can enjoy making a traditional fabric quilt and then the next time use modern prints in something really out there. With quilting the sky really is the limit in my eyes and I love trying out new fabrics and "styles" all the time.
    And now I can't think of three words cause I have said so much lol! x

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  24. Isisjem20 February 2013 at 12:38

    Colourful
    electic
    dangerous

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  25. Mary20 February 2013 at 13:19

    This is something I've been pondering myself recently. I don't know that I've nailed down my style so much, but I think I'm getting an idea of the type of construction that makes me the happiest, which seems to be more of an improv style. Although, now I've said that, I'm thinking how much I like paper piecing, which is the complete opposite! So, my three words are:
    Varied, Improvised and, right now, Infrequent!

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  26. Deborah20 February 2013 at 16:35

    I feel like I'm "stuck" in a style. But I try to sew what makes me happy so I usually end up in the same place.
    Crisp....color.....simple.

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  27. Archie The Wonder Dog20 February 2013 at 16:44

    Almost certainly non-existent! (I deleted my first comment as it didn't make sense...nothing new there but it was bothering me!)

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  28. cheeky monkey20 February 2013 at 19:13

    I am sure I do not have a style.

    random ... definitely
    experimenting .. sometimes
    trial and error ... always

    gorgeous bundles!

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  29. Nicky21 February 2013 at 20:13

    On a whim!

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  30. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)22 February 2013 at 02:15

    I have nooooo idea...maybe someone could tell me! All I know is I like to keep trying techniques and challenging myself. And I love to play with colour. xx

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