Disappearing Initials
Members were asked to make a quilt using only colours based on their initials, plus a neutral. A further complication was that it had to be based on a disappearing block.
We used our February meeting this year (2024) to explore different types of disappearing blocks - members then went away to cut, piece, cut and reassemble. Here are some of the results.
Perseverance - by Anne R
Disappearing half-square triangles - instructions from the Tulip Square patterns website. I was intrigued by how the half-square triangles morphed into something that looked so intricate and complex.
Aubergine, shades of Jade, Raspberry
My Japanese Nine-Patch Pinwheel - by Jane M
I was shown a disappearing nine-patch pattern by a Shirley Quilters member and fell in love with it. I had never made one before but really enjoyed the experience and hopefully improved my technique, not without hiccups. I was very inventive with my colour names but am very pleased with the outcome.
Japanese Rose, Myrtle Green
Whirligig - by Jackie B
A double This quilt was quite a challenge as I didn't realise how difficult I was going to find this. I nearly didn't finish it as health issues had prevented me from giving myself the time it needed.
In the end, I decided to follow Judi Kirk's motto:
1 - Enjoy it (not sure about this quilt)
2 - Finished is better than perfect
3. Nobody checks the points if it's keeping you warm
Jade, Ecru, Blue