Brown Waves

So, I was watching him create his patchwork square, and I couldn't help but notice those beautiful fabric strips calling my name. The waves of inspiration just washed over me!

Without even thinking, I started collecting the longer, narrower strips from the pile of chocolate brown fabrics, its something intuitive that I do.

Choosing the Fabrics

As I sifted through the pile, I focused on those rich chocolate browns and the various lighter and darker shades that complemented them. Each strip had its own personality, and I loved how they all worked together to create a cohesive look. It was a bit like picking out ingredients for a delicious recipe—you want everything to blend just so.

I laid them down on a wooden board, arranging them in a way that felt right. The different tones of brown reminded me of the deep earth and rolling hills of his forest in Africa. I wanted to capture that feeling in this quilt. It was like piecing together a little slice of nature, all in fabric form.

Sewing the Brown Waves

Once I had my strips selected, it was time to start sewing. I set up my machine and let the rhythm of the sewing guide me. As I stitched, I could almost hear the waves crashing on the shore,and it was such a relaxing process, and I knew that each stitch was bringing my vision to life.

Next I had to quilt it and I only had dark brown threads for that.

So I decided not to quilt it very densely, leaving wider spaces between the sewing lines as I didn't want the piece to become very dark and somber. Instead, I aimed for a lighter and more airy feel.

By spacing the quilting lines further apart, I allowed the fabric to breathe, creating a visual rhythm that draws the eye without overwhelming it.

Next to create binding in the same dark fabric as the backing

Then to square it up

Triangles at the corners to hold wooden slats for hanging the quilt. I like to place slats at the top for hanging and at the bottom for weighing the quilt and making sure that it lies flat against the wall

And the Brown Waves Quilt is on its way to Africa