SAQA Auction quilt – 2015.04.29

Here’s my entry for the annual SAQA Benefit Auction.  Every year, many of SAQA’s members donate 12 x 12 inch square quilts which are displayed online, and auctioned in September and October.  The auction has a dual purpose – to increase the recognition of quilts as art and quilters as artists, and to raise funds to support SAQA’s exhibitions, publications, and education outreach activities.

You can see the quilts here.  Currently there are 4 pages of quilts.  Keep checking back because many more will be added during the month of May.

A couple of weeks ago, I showed my sketch and some possible fabrics.  I knew which fabrics I was going to use for the tree trunk and foliage, but I spent a lot of time auditioning fabrics for the background.   Once I finally made my fabric decisions, I assembled the background, and quilted it before adding the tree.

TerryAske_SAQA auction  TerryAske-quilting background

 

Then I fused the tree trunk and foliage into the background, and did more quilting.  I then spent a lot more time auditioning binding fabric.  I’m thrilled with the end result.  It’s called ‘Happy Purple Tree’.

TerryAske_HappyPurpleTree

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Today, I’m linking up with these blogs – click on the links below, where you’ll find many creative and inspirational projects.

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced     Esther’s Blog   Sew Fresh Quilts

 

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6 Responses to SAQA Auction quilt – 2015.04.29

  1. I love your choice of fabrics for this quilt, but I especially love the way the quilting makes the fields come alive.

  2. Definitely happy purple tree! Iove it!

  3. Well this made me smile and I love it, Happy Purple Tree is the perfect title for your art piece!

  4. Looks great Terry. I love it.

  5. Margo says:

    I love your art quilts, especially the leaves!

  6. Kate says:

    Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful use of color.

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