african fabrics

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Name: African Commission #2

Dimensions: About 60" x 60"

Pieces: Front - 281, Back - 4

Pattern: Chinese Lanterns

Technique: Patchwork, Applique

Materials: Hand-dyed batiks from Africa and Asia, Kona White

Quilting: hand-tied in two different colors of yarn

Same story as African Commission #1, which you can read about here. I convinced her that she should give me free reign on design for the second quilt. It was inspired by the center panel that she had purchased in Asia (I think China, but I don't recall exactly). The lanterns are based off of several Chinese lantern patterns I've ...

added by Anna 4 years ago. under african fabrics , commission , finished project , hand quilting

Stats

Name: African Commission #1

Dimensions: About 60" x 60"

Pieces: Front - 115, Back - 4

Pattern: Unknown

Technique: Patchwork

Materials: Hand-dyed batiks from Africa, Kona White

Quilting: free-motion on my Juki

So this all started with an email from the guild passing along a request from a woman in Washington, DC who wanted some quilts made from the fabrics she'd brought back with her from her business trips to Africa and China. I sent an email to the address listed and let her know up front what I charge for this kind of work (supplies, plus $20/hour for ...

added by Anna 5 years, 8 months ago. under african fabrics , batiks , commission , finished project

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