Hello, today I thought I would share a fiber postcard WIP that uses the selvages (frayed edges) of dyed fabrics:
I love to use everything… nothing gets thrown away when I dye fabric or use fabric bits. Anyhow, I still need to finish the postcard today, then sew on some beads, too.
The oak leave quilt is together now- waiting for my table to become free. I decided to work on yet another Quilt UFO- this one is a black and white log cabin- very neutral background. The bright colorful pieces will be later appliquéd on top of the background… perhaps I will also paint some shadows to complete the 3D effect I am trying for. Here is the background logs getting pieced:
My own piecing style it to take something rather traditional- then put a modern spin to update it and make it more relevant for today. The above quilt is the second quilt where I use a basic quilt pattern as a background or back drop to what was happening on top.
The first quilt I made using this process was a commission quilt a few years ago with my friend, Molly. The finished quilt was later entered by Molly into the CA State Fair where it took a First Place and Best of Class. It now hangs on permanent display at a Sacramento College.
Anyway, enjoy your day!! Hugs, Carla
PS: Thank you for all the wonderful comments under yesterday’s post and blog contest. There is still time to enter… hint: look for the post dated 5/5… LOL!
Carla Barrett 
Fab postcard! Can’t wait to see the log cabin develop. I love gradient effects and I love it even more in black and white!
Love the post card! Do you have a picture of your log cabin quilt used as a background??
Karen A.
Hi Karen, no picture… I see the finished quilt design in my head though- hahaha! I tend to design quilts as the mood hits. I see the finished quilt with a bright multicolored shapes going off to eternity and disappering into the distance. Of course, the final quilt may not even have this, I might change gears mid-stream.
It’s me again….how did I get that green block in the post? Love the color – its my fav! Pretty much any shade of green is my favorite except of course…the infamous puke green! LOL
Karen
Karen, its a WordPress thing….
I’d like to see the picture of the quilt that won at the State Fair that you mention. Do you have a picture?
Hugs
Barb
Hi Barb, I’ll show you when we meet. I haven’t shared it publicly since I was thinking of creating a pattern for it.
Hi Carla: Love your Fiber postcard! Wonderfully inventive and joyous!!!! Your work is such fun!
Hugs to you, Sunnie : )