It's an interpretation of a weaving by Helga Barry. There was a picture of her work in Fiberarts magazine several years ago and I saved it. Sarah of our local fabric shop, Sarahs Fabrics, provided an extra challenge. She gave out fat eighths of fabric for us to use. This quilt uses 2 pieces from Barbara Brackman's latest reproduction line, Old Fashioned Calicoes. I had a good time pawing through my scraps for the rest. There are some vintage pieces - the border is leftover from some outfit we made in the '70s. And you'll note that the wavy pieces are snipped-off hem pieces from old men's shirts.
Sarah will display the challenge quilts in her window during the upcoming shop hop at the end of March. And then the mini-quilts will be auctioned at the show, April 21-22.
I need a snappy name for this. Hmmmm - the death of Davy Jones reminds me of what a big-time Monkees fan I was in the 1960's (but Micky was my favorite because of his naturally curly hair)......Another Pleasant Valley Sunday? Daydream Believer? What do you think?
Egg Salad Sandwich!
ReplyDeleteThe name "desktop" popped into my mind as soon as I saw it. Not a computer desktop but things on an old fashioned school desk. I have no idea why - maybe the yellow looks a bit like a ruler - I don't know.
ReplyDeleteA title just emailed to me:
ReplyDeleteSunny Side UP!
I vote for "Another Pleasant Valley Sunday." Great little quilt!
ReplyDeleteMy first impression was Bacon and Eggs, or Over Easy. I really like this quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like Picassos Breakfast! It's fabulous!!
ReplyDeletewhat a swell name!
DeleteWhen I first glanced at your piece I thought I saw a fried egg... and then the theme song to Frasier popped into my head... so how about:
ReplyDeleteTossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs, They're callin' again
I know, I know, I should be putting in a call to Frasier to have my head examined. LOL
For me it was "Kite at Night" the moment I saw it. I hope it raises a good handful when auctioned. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteFab!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking "Dots over easy"
you guys are good! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.....
ReplyDeleteAs for a song...well "Sunday Morning Coming Down" Cuz...clearly those are breakfast eggs!
ReplyDeleteEggs over Memphis, eggs a la Memphis..
ReplyDeleteA touching thought about remembering dear Davy Jones but your piece brought to my mind the confetti patterning, bold primary colours and geometry of the Memphis movement and breakfast! All very yummy indeed.
Toni-Anne {weftandwarp(at)hotmail(dot)com}
I giggled at "old men's" shirts...as opposed to "Young Men's"???
ReplyDeletePizza 'n' Eggs
ReplyDeleteThe winner is Starry Starry Kite! I think i will make more to go with these fabulous names, thanks for your spectacular creative thoughts!
ReplyDeleteEggs and bacon.
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