{"id":817,"date":"2010-12-13T13:54:29","date_gmt":"2010-12-13T13:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/argyle.org\/?p=817"},"modified":"2010-12-13T13:54:29","modified_gmt":"2010-12-13T13:54:29","slug":"what-i-did-for-love-a-quilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/argyle.org\/?p=817","title":{"rendered":"What I Did For Love &#8211; a quilt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I just got the CD from Art@830. Christine &amp; Tony were kind enough create. These high quality images depict &#8220;What I Did For Love&#8221; the quilt that sold to a cowboy from Texas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-818\" title=\"02\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/02-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All fans (the colored wheels that form the center) are made of antique and vintage kimono silk. The rest is mostly cotton but all fabrics are Japanese.\u00a0 Techniques include fussy cutting panel, hand quilting, Sashiko quilting, machine quilting, and hand applique.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the back:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-819\" title=\"06\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/06-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stick figures are made of handcrafted bias and form mini vignettes. In a quilt with this title, a marriage proposal is essential. This stick offers his true love a perfect Swarovski crystal and obviously, she is thrilled!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/68.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-820\" title=\"68\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/68-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/28.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hares in the final border have their own stories to tell.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/59.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-859\" title=\"59\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/59-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While humans dance &amp; fight . . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/28.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/81.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-828\" title=\"81\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/81-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The hares are more industrious, making food,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/47.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-829\" title=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/47-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Dropping messages to mad shoppers, running men . . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-831\" title=\"19\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/19-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/53.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-832\" title=\"53\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/53-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>While humans and cats frolic,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0639.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-848\" title=\"IMGP0639\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0639-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>hares are at the center of the quilt, a happy family of three. . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/65.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-835\" title=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/65-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>gazing at the moon,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-836\" title=\"23\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/23-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>swimming to Bunny Island,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/80.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-837\" title=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/80-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>eating flowers<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/82.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-838\" title=\"82\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/82-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>&amp; back to gazing at the moon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/87.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-839\" title=\"87\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/87-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was important to create a moody background out of the Japanese taupe fabric.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-843\" title=\"21\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/21-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>This blue-brown fabric changes in value creating an opportunity to play with light.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/191.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-846\" title=\"19\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/191-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Omnikat wants in on the action.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/DSCF1759.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-849\" title=\"DSCF1759\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/DSCF1759-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Binky wants me to stop sewing altogether and take him out. He hates it when I write &#8211; or sew &#8211; or pay attention to the other cats &#8211; sheesh!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMG_0261.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-850\" title=\"IMG_0261\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMG_0261-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>I wonder what will happen to this piece when it arrives somewhere in Texas. Will he keep it or give it to someone he loves? Will it be displayed or put away?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-860\" title=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/40-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>I hope they like the bag I made as a thank you for buying my quilt. . .<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0734.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-863\" title=\"IMGP0734\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0734-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the inside<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0735.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-862\" title=\"IMGP0735\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0735-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bye from the carefree sticks. Hope you like Texas!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0638.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-864\" title=\"IMGP0638\" src=\"https:\/\/argyle.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/IMGP0638-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just got the CD from Art@830. Christine &amp; Tony were kind enough create. 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