Watercolor Quilts
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Watercolor quilts are quilts that are made from many small squares, usually 1" to 2". These quilts are usually considered in the artistic arena and favor the impressionism movement. They have become quite popular over the past few years and each quilt is truly unique, even if using the same fabric selections and pattern. Watercolor quilting can easily be learned! There are many sites that provide helpful instructions in creating these impressionist quilts. |
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There are quite a few options available when making a watercolor quilt, including, but not limited to: 1) A simple design using light/dark as the focal point, 2) A more complex design using different fabrics to create a secondary pattern, 3) An even more complex design using a combination of the first two, or 4) A design, either simple or complex, used in combination with appliqué to create a layered effect. Often times, many watercolor quilts are made using either floral fabrics and/or with a floral theme. This seems to be the standard, probably because of the Paris-based artists in Europe in the 19th century and the types of paintings they expertly brushed onto canvas. Many sites offer patterns for watercolor quilts. A few of the more well-known sites include:
Sites that share photographs of watercolor quilts include:
A few books with watercolor patterns and instructions include:
Hopefully, this is enough information regarding watercolor quilts to whet your appetite! Have you made any watercolor quilts that you would like to tell about, and possibly share a photograph? If so, please comment in the area provided at the end of this article! |
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Original article first published on Quilting Passion by Terry Crawford.
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May 8th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Watercolor quilts are a joy to look at… I’m just too much of an engineer to ever attempt one LOL. I need a sense of symmetry, of contrast, and I just don’t think I can pull it off. Kudos to anyone who can!!
May 8th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Great article Terry. I haven’t tried this type of quilting but you make it sound very inviting. Thanks for all you super articles.
May 8th, 2007 at 11:17 pm
I have to confess that I’ve not tried this type of quilt, either, and while they are absolutely beautiful, I think I’m in the same boat as Valerie! I think I’m too “organized” to pull it off. Plus, I think that contemplating all those little squares and trying to figure out the placement would require about 10 times more patience than I have.
Perhaps we’ll hear from someone that has made one?