Did this make you chuckle? Hope so! Welcome to my day of the Making Us Laugh Blog Hop hosted by Joan of MooseStash Quilting.
All of the images were transferred with TAP or transfer artist paper (affiliate link), which was not only really easy to use, but provided great transferred images. Can you tell I had a lot of fun? Weee!
I was lucky to find the perfect background fabric in the stash - a blue ombre, grading from the sky
down to sea.
Notice the sails are appliqued on. That's because I wanted them to keep their vibrant colors and not get muted by the background blue, which is something to consider when using TAP (affiliate link). I'll have more on working with TAP, (affiliate link) and how I did the applique part on Monday's post.
And did you also notice the border? See any seams?
This is a 'picture frame border', a technique I learned from Noriko Endo's class in Houston. I actually remembered how to do it, and very happy with how it turned out. There's a tutorial coming on making this picture frame border next week!
I hope you've enjoyed this fun little project, and that it made you think about your quilt's second lives. I know I have a couple that would work great for sails!
Happy Quilting!
What a fun piece! The no-seam picture-frame border is very interesting and I look forward to reading more about it.
ReplyDeleteJUST CUTE!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun project. And that background. Hm, I might have one also, but never found a use for it. Have a nice weekend, in spite of the crazy things going on just now.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've seen quilts that have aged into stuffed animals, pillows and bags, but never into a parachute, hang glider or a sail - such a lively imagination, Susan!!
ReplyDeleteHeya Susan, so wonderful to see you and what you've been up to. I love your second life of quilts, so cute and way to go re-using from the old to make new again. I'll definitely be watching to see how you used the TAP and the tutorial on the frame. I'm quite interested in that.
ReplyDeleteWell you sure have my attention. I've seen a little bit of information on TAP. I'll be watching to see what your up to with it, as well as that border! Thanks for joining the hop. I've got plenty of second life possibilities! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteYes, you gave me a smile and a chuckle! What a quilt!
ReplyDeleteConnie
That is a fun quilt and I do like the frame/border and am curious how you did it, so I will be back when you post more about it.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! Very cool project! I am interested in learning about your picture frame border - I know I'll be back to learn about it. I am also going to check out your TAP item. You did indeed make me smile today, and I appreciate and thank you for that. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteLove your project! I love it when I learn something new in the land of quilting/crafting. I have never heard of TAP, but I will definitely be trying it out. Looking forward to you showing us more info on this product. Love the no-seam frame, too. Really interested in how it was made. Thank you so much for the inspiration and smiles today!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of an old quilt and I look forward to seeing how that frame is done.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Susan! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo creative. Love it and yes, it did make me smile. Looking forward to see how you did that picture frame border.
ReplyDeleteFun! I like seeing the different kinds of sails. Several smiles here for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an entertaining piece to look at and definitely worth a big smile!
ReplyDeletelol Isn't it great that quilts have a second life? Loved your suggestions for the second life!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea. Made me giggle.
ReplyDeleteI love this! The parachute/quilts are perfect. Look forward to your tutorial too!
ReplyDeleteThis was a helpful tutorial. I just ordered a pack of TAP on sale this last weekend. I will know better how to work with it. The Second Life of Quilts is a fun commentary.
ReplyDeleteThose are perfect second life's for quilts. lol
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