Small detail from a detail!!

I've been pondering for weeks about an idea for a quilt challenge that I want to take part in. I'm not sure if we are supposed to put them onto our blogs or websites until after the event, so for that reason I'm only showing a small part of it here. In fact, the whole quilt itself is inspired by a detail from a Moth's wing. I spent a few evenings looking at different images of British Moths, and sketching the shapes and details of the their intricate and fascinating markings. I also love the subtle colours, and managed to dig out some fabric that I had dyed in subtle shades of grey and blue grey. I haven't finished it yet either, but so far I'm feeling pleased with how it's coming along. I started it during my Independent Study Day with C2C on Friday, it is so much easier to lay out cloth and pattern pieces on a  large table, with plenty of space to be able to stand back and see the progress.

On a different note, I went along to Sandown on Saturday for the Quilt Championships, and spent a few very happy hours studying the different categories of quilts, and also browsing the vast selection of books and other goodies! As usual, I spent too much, but came home with some embroidery and machine threads, wadding, and two books. The Found Object in Textile Art by Cas Holmes, and connecting art to stitch by Sandra Meech. Both are absolutely full of inspirational ideas for textile artists, and I'm sure I will be using lots of the ideas from each of them. All I need now is MORE TIME!!!!

See you next time!