Wednesday, April 25, 2012

'V voom'

My quilt is titled 'V voom' in response to the Vivaldi music set by Martha in this first challenge. It is not so easy to make the intangible visible, but I chose to give form to my response through colour, line and shape.
The whole cloth background is a dye painted piece, then enhanced with oil stick rubbings [purple sections and green circles]. I first listen to the music with my eyes shut and saw green. When I listened again and drew my response I had a lot of scribbly lines, circles and a tangled mess!
The pace of the music is vibrant, energetic, lively and frenetic with dark passages and restful moments. I enjoyed using a few of the pre-programmed stitches on my Bernina 440  and couching threads.
The machine quilting is an integral part of the story in this quilt. I enjoyed the challenge once I put aside my fears about "will it be good enough?".
Photographed by Bob Dennis.
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8 comments:

  1. Kate ThemelApril 25, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Love it! I can see the music running through this piece. The repetition of lines and circles really captures the pace of the music. Well done, Sue!

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  2. Lisa-Marie SandersApril 25, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I love the energy of your piece Sue! No worries about "good enough", you did a great job!

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  3. Sue DennisApril 25, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Thanks for your positive comments Kate and Lisa-Marie. The fear factor was inhibiting at first, but I enjoyed and love my quilt.

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  4. janApril 25, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Love the vibrant colours in your quilt Sue. Thought it 'spoke' of the music's pace. Looking forward to seeing all the quilts unveiled.

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  5. bbusbyartsApril 25, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    wow Sue it looks JUST like the music- great job!

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  6. Diane WrightApril 27, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    Wonderful! Color, repetitions..bright and uplifting. Well done!

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  7. andieApril 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I concur! The color and bright feel of the piece brings summer to mind, and the repitition of the theme truly captures the music. Love it!

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  8. Martha WolfeApril 28, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Hi Sue, I just love this! There is so much movement and excitement in it. Interesting how we all experience the same music so differently.....but everyone's interpretation makes sense. Your's and Mary's read the most like actual music to my thinking:)

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