I have finally finished my Snake in the Grass quilt. Even though I don’t know how long it took me to finish, I do know that I took much more time than any other of my quilt’s. It measures approx. 30″ x 42″. It is all cotton, with cotton/poly batting and embroidery thread. It is all handsewn, with the exception of the very edge. The quilt’s edge was sewn like a pillowcase on the sewing machine, then turn rightside out. This quilt has a lot of applique, with up to 6 layers of applique on top of each other, on some of the designs. The quilting has been done around all the major design elements and the border.
Since I like my work to be funky, you’ll notice that the right side and the left side of the quilt are only loosely mirror images. Same with the border. I have no interest in making a very exact quilt. For inspiration I once again used Pennsylvania Dutch Fratur artwork as inspiration, and indian/oriental needlework. This quilt was started at the beginning of hiking season when the snakes start to come out into the open. So far this season I have see about 10 rattle snakes.
Amazing in every way.
This is so beautiful. I like looking at it and seeing different things – like the mask. It’s just all so unbelievable!
That is the most amazing thing I’ve seen all day!
Wow! I have to admit I struggled to visualize what it would look like ahead of time and am stunned by the results- so beautiful and colorful.
Wow, all the detail is amazing! I love the colors, too!
Wow it’s stunning!
Well done you!
Caroline
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fantastic work. It is such an amazing color explosion- but the mirror like pattern really helps contain your eye. Wonderful.
Gorgeous! I love all the bright colors!
Simply gorgeous!!!
WOW with a capital W.O.W!!
WOW is right. Fantastical! I can’t wait to see it in person. Please please bring this and all your pieces to my class on July 13th!
That is absolutely amazing!
wow, what a great piece. I love the embroidery details. but EEK about all the real snakes