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20 May 2008

A conversation of kettles

From thumbnail sketch -To an 8"x8" collage of pieces of iron-on interfacing. The silk I planned to use was too floppy, and by using the interfacing for the finished shapes, the edges could be ironed under -If you're using this method, remember to cut the templates with the iron-on side face up - otherwise you'll end up with your picture reversed.

OK, here all the pieces have their raw edges ironed under - and to get the pointy bits to behave, I lashed the seams across the template underneath - no stitching showing (in this silk, extra stitching might leave holes). The handle on the left is printed velvet and on the right, some polyester damask -The next photos show the kettles sewn down and padded, ready to quilt. I suspect the vast expanse of copper kettle might need a scattering of interesting stitches (after all, the original is battered and scratched, and there's even a hole near the top - we use it on the narrowboat).

My first idea was to mount this piece on a ready-stretched deep canvas, but maybe a border is a better idea. So, which one??

A: B:
C:
D:
- or something else? This is the decision point at which things start to morph into UFOs...
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14 comments:

  1. magsramsay20 May 2008 at 22:38

    I like the 3rd version with the different b&w borders - makes the kettle colour sing ( sorry couldn't resist the pun!)

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  2. Tonya Ricucci21 May 2008 at 07:03

    I hope this doesn't end up as a UFO - it's lovely. I like the first version best. maybe skinnier borders though? these seem to be overwhelming the little center.

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  3. Mai-Britt Axelsen 21 May 2008 at 14:57

    I'm with Margaret here. C would be my choice, use the frame as a frame and leave the colours for the focus.

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  4. RHONDA21 May 2008 at 22:39

    I think A. To me it reinforces thoughts of home and grandmothers, and comfortable, warm, welcoming kitchens. It suits the kettles.

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  5. Vivian21 May 2008 at 23:49

    My choice is the 'C' option. The white and black gives importance the the copper kettle. I would also suggest binding rather than boarders. It will give 'zing' without overpowering.

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  6. Jill22 May 2008 at 01:48

    A. - It gives it a happy, homey feeling.

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  7. Kay Taylor West22 May 2008 at 03:28

    I agree with option 'C'. The darker fabric at the bottom gives it more weight and grounds the design. I also agree with the other comments about making the borders more narrow or just use a wide binding instead. It's a great little piece so I do hope you finish it. It has such personality!

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  8. Anne Wigfull22 May 2008 at 08:27

    Definitely C for me, but I wonder how it would look with the stripes at the top?

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  9. Pascale22 May 2008 at 14:31

    I love your C option, go for it.

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  10. West Country Buddha23 May 2008 at 13:49

    I prefer either of the ones with the orange on the left hand side. I think it echoes one of the kettles.

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  11. Unknown23 May 2008 at 15:16

    I like B, but I would put the lower fabric on top, and vice versa, also would put the black and white near the copper and the plaid near the other :-) but that's me..lol

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  12. Carol E.25 May 2008 at 14:23

    I love C the best.

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  13. Cher25 May 2008 at 16:52

    well...I like D. so there is another answer thrown in. I agree with Tonya, narrower borders would help.
    what a fun project, hope you do not allow it to languish too long.

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  14. Sandra Wyman26 May 2008 at 09:47

    Love the shapes - like C best for the reasons Mags and others have mentioned. Look forward to seeing this finished!

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