Here is the finished Kawandi project....
It measures about 14" square, although 'square' is a debatable point. It seems all the hand stitching pulls it somewhat out of shape and I suspect it's the nature of the beast. I used scraps of fabrics in blues/purples and greens and hand stitched it with yellow crochet cotton. If you are a perfectionist with your stitches, then I wouldn't suggest attempting this because it's really hard to get the stitches evenly spaced. Now I'm wondering if the technique could translate into a landscape somehow. Pondering is happening....
- Now tell me - would you wear THIS? I definitely wouldn't.
- Have a peek through the gallery of THIS artist!
- I thought THIS article was interesting.
- Although THIS is targeted towards kids, why should they have all the fun?
- And I found THIS to be intriguing.
Today's quote..."Have we reached the ultimate stage of absurdity where some people are held responsible for things that happened before they were born, while other people are not held responsible for what they themselves are doing today?"
Nice kawandi
ReplyDeleteThank you! I know there are things I could have improved upon but for a first effort it turned out okay.
DeleteI like the kawandi! The overlapping would make a good landscape background.
ReplyDeleteWatch this space, because I'm planning to attempt a landscape. Could be a miserable failure, but we'll see.
DeleteThat baby doll dress, I would also not wear. Interesting tidbit, a blouse being in news is similar to the one Martha Stewart recently models.
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Love your quilting!
I guess Martha is still an influencer although I haven't heard much about her recently.
DeleteNo baby doll dress for me either!!:((( Your kawandi turned out beautifully--nice work...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have worn that dress even when I was young and foolish(er). Yikes.
DeleteThanks for the kind words.
I've had Kawandi on my To-Try List for quiet some time. It's all over You Tube. You won the race. Thanks for the tips. I've seen some that didn't worry about the stitches being the same all over. It also seems to be a bit mind twisting as I would want to stray off to tack something down instead of straight stitching on. Yes, I see how it could be used as a landscape or a card......depending on who we are. My problem is I'm always looking for the practical use. Have you seen these small pieces combined to make a quilt?
ReplyDeleteHeavens knows I can save orange pill bottles to make a pumpkin patch.
No, I wouldn't wear that dress, but am glad the puffy sleeves are coming back to hide my oversized arms. Frozen shoulders doesn't let you use upper arms so they've gone plop.
Kawanda was fun to do although it does take a little thought as you place the pieces. It's enough of a curiosity to make me want to try it with a landscape.
DeleteThat looks like it was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteThose colours are perfect together in your kawandi. Nope I would never wear a dress like that.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I just pulled out my drawer full of blues/greens/purples and worked with what came to hand. And me too, when it comes to that dress.
DeleteSherry of createology: I always have so much to learn. Kawandi looks very interesting and is perfect for slow stitching. I do like that dress however I could not wear it! I always want to try so many things you link but alas time does not allow. We drove to Northern California last week to visit our son and his wife. It was a very long two day drive which was exhausting however our visit was excellent. I only wish they lived closer. Please stay safe from fires and enjoy your days dear.
ReplyDeleteKawandi is definitely a slow process, both in the piecing and the stitching.
DeleteWe're not in the way of any fires, luckily. Where we live we're not surrounded by big forests so the risk is low for us.
I read the previous post first, and immediately said to myself, this technique is going to show up in a landscape! Will be watching :)
ReplyDeleteHah - I am nothing if not predictible?
DeleteIt turned out great, Mary Anne. I gave to say... when I made my kawandi the perfectionist me grew weary of ripping back and straightening out a row of stitching I had just done. When I finally relaxed over the imperfectness inherent in this kind of quilt making, the folk-artist-wannabe me loved each stitch that took me closer and closer to the center and being finished with a unique piece.
ReplyDeleteExactly! You have to leave perfectionism at the door if you're doing a Kawandi, that's for sure.
DeleteI love your finished project. No to the dress. And I was just about to toss a container of pill bottles, but now I'll have to rethink that.
ReplyDeleteI'm a resounding no to the dress too - wouldn't even have considered it when I was a teenager.
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