Icy Printed Hydrangeas



It's been a cold week here in Chicago, but I am pleased to say that a little sleuthing, a very helpful mother on the phone, and a kindly man from the physical plant put our furnace in order. Now we are toasty! With the long weekend, I pieced two simple blocks in solid grey and white to experiment over-printing. After a blustery morning inside, curled up reading about Manet and Goya, I hit the studio. Several hours later, here we have it. The first printed quilt block.


Although the color is off (not the navy I was hoping for), I love the effect. With some tasteful stitching, I think I can push the geometric-organic juxtaposition a little bit further for a nice finished product. Even if it can't go in the show (because it's the wrong color), it will definitely find a home. I've already had two people claim it for their office and bedroom walls!