I'm still plugging away at Quilt Design A Day. I've surprised myself. I was certain my eagerness would wane after a few weeks, but I'm still at it as I near the four month mark. Persistence has paid off, and my designs have improved over time. I'm smitten with many of them; and if you've read Badskirt for any length of time, you'll know that I'm my toughest critic. We've had a lot of purple and green this month, and surprisingly those are the designs that I've liked the most.
Some palettes and inspiration designs really aren't me, but I try to make the best of them. Others give me clear direction. It shouldn't be hard to surmise which is which?
I've been asked repeatedly what I'm doing with these designs. For the moment, your guess is as good as mine. Don't forget that you're welcome to join
#qdad at any time as either maker or watcher. See you there?
I really like the Zebra (so "aerial") and the Crystal blue, the latest I'm surprised of. Not my type at all but I really like the movement in it. What software do you used for that, Illustrator ? I really have difficulties to think minimal designs, maybe I should set that as a goal for next year.
ReplyDeleteI use Inkscape for these designs which is a freeware vector program similar to Illustrator, which I've also used. We have people in the group who use both of though, as well as EQ, online quilt design tools, phone/tablet based apps and sometimes pen and pencil.
DeleteI love minimal design, but found myself always sewing complex things. The group has really helped me work on my minimal aesthetic, while periodically having a laugh.
My boyfriend is a graphist designer,sometimes using Illustrator. Maybe I should ask him to show me how it works, or design something for me. Thanks for your reply.
DeleteI love your Zebra Stomp!
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I think that these designs are great. I think you should pick one and sew it up!
ReplyDeleteIt's so great seeing all of your designs in one place, they really work well together! I think your work has been the biggest influence over my own work, although I've definitely been influenced by everyone in the group. I seriously can't express how much it means to me that we're all doing this together. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great Amy. Very impressed with your staying power for doing this for 4 months and counting!
ReplyDeleteZebra stomp = yes! What a fantastic name.
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