A Machine Quilting Quick Challenge

February 21, 2018

Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy, Mark Hearld Inspiration

Good Morning, Quilters!

One of my favorite artists is British collage artist and lithographer, Mark Hearld (Born 1972).  I just love to pour myself a cup of coffee and page through his illustrations.

One of my favorite books is Mark Hearld’s Workbook a large collection of his works as well as notes on his methods and inspirations.(Amazon Affiliate link-fun to check out this link as MANY of his works can be seen through Amazon’s “look inside” feature.)

I also love books he has illustrated like Outside Your Window –a collection of charming poems and stories about nature and the seasons.

Mark Hearld Illustrations

THE CHALLENGE

Earlier this month, I gave myself a one week challenge to quilt an eight inch square each day inspired by one of Mark Hearld’s collages.

Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting, Mark Hearld Illustrations

To keep it simple, I used pre-cut 8 inch squares and one spool of thread (Aurifil 28wt cotton).  I allowed myself 20 minutes each day.  No pre-drawing was allowed.  Just sit at the sewing machine and stitch.

Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting, Mark Hearld Illustrations

Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting, Mark Hearld Illustrations

As you can see, some are better than others, but I thoroughly enjoyed each day’s exercise.

Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting, Mark Hearld Illustrations

Lori Kennedy, Machine Quilting, Mark Hearld Illustrations

What about YOU?

Do YOU have a favorite artist you’d like to try stitching?

Does YOUR child or grand child have a book with great illustrations?

Have YOU ever given yourself a quilting challenge?

We’d LOVE to hear!

Happy Stitching,

Lori

PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use.  Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!PS…If you like these motifs and tips, be sure to check out my book, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 .

 

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