Twelve Quilts of Christmas – #12

A hand pieced quilt made of broadcloth and muslin, quilted at 8 stitches to the inch with a delicious orange straight of grain applied binding, this quilt exudes precision in applique, in piecing and in quilting.  It is a delight to view as the eye moves back and forth between squarish design of the appliquéd blocks and the round open spaced rings that are formed by the leaves and buds in what could be considered the negative space.  It is this visual movement that keeps a repetitive and unchanging block interesting and engaging for the viewer. 

Remember I told you I had a bias.  Well this is another example of a crossed tulip design.  Aside from colour and scale, each had subtle differences, for example in the stems and leaves, and in the design of the flowers. I didn’t know I had this bias until I dove into the research for this year, but that is one of the great things for me about doing this … learning about what catches my eye and seeing patterns in that. It’s a good thing to know and gives me loads of inspiration and information to consider for my own work going forward.  

Did you discover something for yourself with this year’s quilts, about the type of design you like in tulip quilts?  I’d really like to hear what that was.

I am so glad that you joined me on this “better late than never” edition of the Twelve Quilts of Christmas 2024.  I wish you and your family a healthy, peaceful and happy New Year.

Happy Stitching!

Mary Elizabeth