Sunday, 10 February 2013

Festering

Do you ever get ideas, and they ferment there in your brain, churning away, insisting on getting out? I've had an idea in my mind when I saw a quilt somewhere (can't for the life of me remember where) and I saw a pattern in it that was completely different than what the other quilter had made. This idea has been festering away, overshadowing the WIPs I should be working on. So I gave in. I was tempted to make a bigger quilt with this idea, but decided to try it out in miniature first.

Yesterday I cut 82 2.5" squares and 3 orange ones. Then I worked on my layout.


Today I tweaked the layout and then pieced my squares, with just a tiny bit more orange added in.


I was rather pleased with my three little fishes in the deep blue sea, until Emily guessed that they were birds, and then I was less certain that I had achieved my aim. Regardless, I am going to find a scrap of wadding and turn this into a mini quilt. Now quilting ideas are knocking about my brain instead. Best to get it over with so I can return to the jobs I should be doing.

Susan
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50 comments:

  1. Elvy Crafts10 February 2013 at 15:33

    I thought they were fish right away. Very pretty blues!

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  2. Sadie10 February 2013 at 15:34

    Oh I love it!

    Can't wait to see what you do for the quilting. Also I have three real life goldfish - I'd be happy to swap!!!!

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  3. Kate10 February 2013 at 15:40

    Definitely, fish was my first reaction along with 'brilliant', which you are.

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  4. Run Quilt Knit Write10 February 2013 at 15:42

    Emily is bonkers and was winding you up - they are very clearly fish - and this little quilt looks fab!!

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  5. Run Quilt Knit Write10 February 2013 at 15:42

    Emily is bonkers and was winding you up - they are very clearly fish - and this little quilt looks fab!!

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  6. Mary Ann10 February 2013 at 15:46

    It is so cute and playful! I want one just like it.

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  7. cheeky monkey10 February 2013 at 15:50

    It can also be kites :)
    I love the imagination from the kids and what they see! This looks great

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  8. Katy Cameron10 February 2013 at 15:52

    Hee hee, fun! I spotted they were fish straight away, what do they teach them a school these days? ;o)

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  9. Yon Quilting Wife10 February 2013 at 15:56

    I love it ..... can I copy ?
    If I were quilting I would do water ripples across everything.

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  10. Di10 February 2013 at 16:05

    Definitely a Goldfish bowl with goldfish in it! Di x

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  11. Lynz10 February 2013 at 16:26

    I knew fish right away, too. Maybe Emily was thinking flying fish? *g* It is a beautiful, whimsical piece of work - can you imagine it bed sized?!

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  12. Marit10 February 2013 at 16:39

    Of course, they are fish! Very fun idea and love your ombre effect in the blues!

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  13. heart of charnwood10 February 2013 at 16:55

    I thought fish, but then as you were telling me about it the other day, it could be the power of suggestion. : )

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  14. Cindy10 February 2013 at 17:00

    Eee! I love it! What will you name them? My little fish was called Shiner...you can take it if you want :)

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  15. Two Wednesdays10 February 2013 at 17:00

    I too thought they were fish as soon as I saw it. It's brilliant - I love it. It is always lovely to visit your blog and see what you've been inspired to create.

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  16. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com10 February 2013 at 17:25

    these are fish for sure and I think it is great. How about some wavy lines to look like they are under the sea for the quilting?

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  17. Sarah10 February 2013 at 17:34

    Oh well done missus I love it! You sure are on a roll this year, making up for lost time no doubt ;-)

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  18. Cille10 February 2013 at 17:43

    Oh wow... First I thought "yeah yeah some blue squares and a few oranges and so what". Then seeing the next picture my eyes popped out of my head in excitement... I live to learn :) I adore your fishes in the sea!

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  19. mammafairy10 February 2013 at 18:04

    Oh I love this one! such a fun little idea! Cannot wait to see it quilted up!

    Maybe you could do a slightly different one for birds?

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  20. Annabella10 February 2013 at 18:11

    Oh I love this!!!! No wonder you were anxious to know what my 2.5" squares were for! This is much cooler. I love it especially how the darker blues are at the bottom. Yes, this can be your own little aquarium - and not so smelly.

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  21. Sew Create It - Jane10 February 2013 at 18:35

    Really pretty! I love the colour wash of the blues and the fish are lovely! Can't wait to see how you quilt it.

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  22. Catherine10 February 2013 at 18:35

    They definitely look like fishes to me. Such a great mini

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  23. Susan10 February 2013 at 19:14

    Your festering fish are fab! Love the gradation of the blues. I think wavy quilting lines would be ideal!

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  24. Sarah10 February 2013 at 19:14

    Send Emily to the opticians and quilt wavy horizontal lines to give it the movement of the ocean. Or you could just do little bubble quilting from fishes to the surface. Whatever you do it will be even more brill than it looks now. So sweet!

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  25. Pomona10 February 2013 at 19:29

    Definitely goldfish - are you sure she wasn't teasing you deliberately?!

    Pomona x

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  26. Archie The Wonder Dog10 February 2013 at 19:30

    I love it! They're definitely fish, I think Emily was having you on!

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  27. Sheila10 February 2013 at 19:51

    Definitely fish - I love the way you have shaded the blue, it's great fun.

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  28. Pennie10 February 2013 at 20:07

    It's very clever and definitely fish. Perhaps you could do a quick swim-along tutorial for those of us less creative :-)

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  29. Mrs Flying Blind...10 February 2013 at 20:37

    Definitely fish - when was the last time you saw blue f-ing sky?

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  30. Erin Quinn10 February 2013 at 20:48

    I thought it was a lovely use of colour and then you said fish and I'm like wow there are fish! And now I can't see anything else. :-) I think sometimes it's about perspective. Whether its birds or fish or just pretty colours, I think it's really cool.
    E xx

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  31. Shay10 February 2013 at 21:04

    I guessed fish too...

    I love it when an idea occurs and you have to get to it straight away. Its always so exciting.

    I think your project is inspirational!

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  32. QuiltCandy10 February 2013 at 22:06

    Oh I just love this! I'll be honest I didn't get it at first but as soon as you said, it all made sense! Just a thought, do you think the fish should have eyes? a little glass bead each perhaps? Just a thought. It really is fabulous!!

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  33. Trudi10 February 2013 at 22:10

    Fish, definitely and I love the colour wash effect too! Perfect Susan!

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  34. Trudi10 February 2013 at 22:11

    Though to be fair, Hadley makes a good point! Lol

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  35. Unknown10 February 2013 at 22:46

    Only seeing fish. I've tried squinting, and that trick where you look out through scrunched-up-almost-shut eyes.....but it's still fish! I can't wait to see the finished quilt!!

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  36. Judith, Belfast10 February 2013 at 23:09

    Oh that is too cute! Jxo

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  37. Leanne11 February 2013 at 00:31

    I love the fish in the ocean, getting darker and deeper as you go. It is wonderful and I think Emily was teasing you. And your ST quit is looking good as is the hoop, I am catching up it seems.

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  38. CitricSugar11 February 2013 at 02:11

    Great fermentation of ideas!! This is totally cool. I love the gradiation of colour and the way you've constructed your fishies. Just wow. Wonderful work.

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  39. thea11 February 2013 at 03:28

    Definitely fish .. I think Emily was looking at it upside down or something.

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  40. Kirsten11 February 2013 at 04:35

    Love your little fishies - the orange really stands out amongst the blue fabric too.

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  41. Charlotte11 February 2013 at 08:04

    bloody hell, that's fantastic! I love it!!!

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  42. Dianne Neale11 February 2013 at 08:10

    Brilliant brain, you have. And they are definitely fish!!

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  43. Sarah11 February 2013 at 08:13

    I saw three fish straight away. And so did my daughter! Clever how you get your ideas from brain to fabric.

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  44. Jo @ life in lists11 February 2013 at 09:24

    So cool! I saw fishes right away. Can't wait to see how you quilt it to avoid losing the fishies.

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  45. Marg11 February 2013 at 10:17

    They look like fish to me. So cute and it's good to get that festering out of your brain.

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  46. Nat at Made in Home11 February 2013 at 10:36

    I saw fishes straight away! Brilliant idea!

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  47. Mad about Craft11 February 2013 at 10:41

    Very, very cute!!! and definately fish!

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  48. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 13:19

    Very cool! I see a few French knot eyes and embroidered bubbles. Too cute

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  49. Heather11 February 2013 at 14:06

    Sorry Emily, but these are obviously fish. :)

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  50. Kathy S.2 June 2013 at 10:32

    Gorgeous! I found it on Pinterest!

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