Started in workshop in Sisters, July 2011. Got off on the wrong foot with the pentagon. Came home with a "volcano". Had to take it all apart, after numbering each piece to maintain order. Pieced again, almost flat; but tough to finally get back to grid. Now I understand. The Gee's Bend women tear their fabric, and work in a rectangular format. This is easier, faster, and far more efficient. Also less chaotic. This top is made from about 5 thrift market shirts. By tearing fabric into rectangles, the Gee's Benders must have a ton of irregular scraps. Wonder what they do with them?
It looks great! The original piece gives it focus. Love the bricks you added.
ReplyDeleteI like the pentagon. Did you press after each addition? That would keep things flat. What size did the quilt top turn out?
ReplyDeleteOops, you had the size listed all along. Sorry!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tips about tearing the fabric in strips--I didn't know that--
ReplyDeleteYes yes! the penta is perfecta. I love your fabrics. And the bricks are brilliant. I am looking forward to seeing much much more. This is so inspirational.
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