Creating with Fuschia and Magenta

I had a special visit planned with a friend, and I wanted to bring her a memorable gift, a handmade wall art quilt.

The gifts I give are always handmade, and to make sure that people will enjoy them I always ask what their color preference is before beginning to create. She expressed her preference for the vibrant colors of fuschia and magenta. I love those colors and have quite a large supply of fabric scraps in those shades so I knew that I would be able to create a quilt with them.

As I explored my fabric collection, I decided to use my wave landscape patchwork technique for the art quilt. I envisioned blending various shades of fuschia and magenta to create a dynamic and visually striking landscape. I had enough fabric to create three art quilts in different sizes.

Creating with Fuschia and Magenta Colors

Color is a powerful tool that can evoke emotions and alter moods. Fuschia and magenta, with their rich, lively tones, fill a space with warmth and energy.

Many view these hues as bold choices, but I love wearing them and creating with them. I also decided to add oranges to showcase the fuschia and magenta.

I started out with this selection

Mixing these different materials created a rich color mix for the quilts.I also found some tie dyed remnants which merged perfectly with my color selection.

Laying Out My Designs

Before diving into the sewing process, I always plan a fabric layout to see whether what I had envisioned in my head works in practice. I explored a few differnet layouts to determine how to position the colors across each quilt.

This planning helped bring life to the quilts before I even touched the sewing machine.

Time to Sew

Once my designs were finalized, it was time to sew! There’s an undeniable thrill in watching an idea become reality beneath the rhythmic hum of the sewing machine.

I cut my fabric pieces, ensuring I had everything needed for each quilt. Each curve and seam brought the waves to life, transitioning seamlessly from one piece to another, creating a piece of art with fuschia and magenta.

The end result