On my design wall – 2013.08.16

I’m working on a journal quilt (8.5 x 11 inches) for an upcoming quilt retreat.  The theme is Sanctuary.  Most definitions refer to churches and holy places, but those words just weren’t generating any design ideas for me.

A synonym of ‘sanctuary’ is ‘safe haven: a harbor or anchorage protected from the sea’.  That reminded me of a photo I took last summer when visiting Salt Spring Island BC, of sailboats moored in Fulford Harbour.  I love the reflection of the sailboat masts in the water, so I cropped that part of the photo, traced the reflections and fused some fabrics.  I like how it’s looking so far.

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6 Responses to On my design wall – 2013.08.16

  1. I LIKE it! Can’t wait to see it finished, Terry!

  2. knitnkwilt says:

    Cropping a photo just right is such a challenge! Love your result.

  3. nadia says:

    Hi, Terry. Lovely effects you’ve achieved with the interesting fabrics. It will be interesting to see this quilted.
    best, nadia

  4. Yes, I can see why you picked this scene – it’s lovely! And your translation into fabric is so beautiful. Can’t wait to see this one finished !

  5. So beautiful!

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