I realized, while stressing over what I was going to do for this quilt, that I was glued to my television for two weeks in February watching the Olympics. What better example could I possibly find of mass communication to the whole world? My crazy quilt of the Olympic rings is the result. It is a celebration of all the nations that come together for one goal ... GOLD?
The rings are fused batiks with embroidery, beads, bangles and baubles, couched with silk sari ribbon, fabric and trim. (They're meant to be wonky!) The background consists of three pieces of shibori representing Canada's marvelous trees, mountains and sky. Hand quilted.
Awesome, Meg!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool Meg! I love your interpretation!
ReplyDeleteIt's very complex, textural and interesting!
ReplyDeleteWow Meg - this is a great interpretation!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt. The embellishment adds so much interest.
ReplyDeleteOooo I like this. I love wonky and all the embellishments are so fun to look at and add great texture.
ReplyDeleteThis is great, so much work and detail. love it.
ReplyDeleteI am feeling very unembellished next to you!!! this is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGood interpretation. It is a crazy world.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool piece. I really like the background fabrics representing Canada and your crazy quilting approach really conveys the theme well.
ReplyDeleteOh Meg, it was a GREAT idea! I love Crazy Quilts, & this one is RICH! I love all the embellishing & the meaning behind the quilt. Wonderful!
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