This mini quilt was also created for a Curated Quilts mini challenge in March of 2019, for the “Well Said” issue. Usually, I strongly dislike the color palettes that are picked for these challenges. There, I said it. Whew! Glad I got that off my chest. However, that is also one of the main reasons I choose to participate in so many of these and other fabric challenges. They literally force me out of my color and/or pattern comfort zone!
For this quilt, I tried my hand at “improv.” I put that in quotations because I am very uncomfortable with improv. I was inspired by one of my favorite blocks, the half-square triangle (HST). I did use a ruler but created the triangles using angles at random. The word “functional” is spelled across the middle using thread, which refers to the title of the piece, Functional Art. One of the defining characteristics of modern quilting is that the quilts are functional, yet I think they can also be art and not functional at all (except on a wall!).
The Details
- Finished size: 12″ x 12″
- Fabric front: Kona White, Khaki, Medium Pink, Chartreuse, Jade Green, & Flame
- Fabric back: Kona scrappy leftovers from the front
- Binding: Kona Khaki, Chartreuse, & Flame
- Batting: Warm & Natural White
- Thread: Aurifil Dark Turquoise (4182)
- Shows: None
- Publications: None
- Awards: None
