Joan from Moose Stash Quilting said “the sky is the limit. Color, world, let’s face it, anything fits this theme, don’t you think?” I couldn’t agree more! With so many options to choose from, trying to decide what to make was puzzling. However, I love rainbows, so COLOR was the option I went for.
In high school geometry (my favorite math class) we made what are called Parabolic Curve String Art. I won’t go into a math lesson here because I honestly don’t remember it, but also because I was more interested in the art that was created than the actual lesson! For some time now I have wanted to recreate what I did so many years ago in quilt form. This hop has given me the chance to do just that.
I chose to use a hexagon as my starting shape. To get the perfect hexagon, I used one of my Crafter’s Edge hexagon dies as a template. The die was much too small, but it helped me draw the lines and the exact angles I needed to make a larger one.
Once my hexagon was drawn, I marked 1/2″ increments. I then began drawing my straight lines from the different axis points. I used these lines as my guide for sewing each color. For this hop I chose to focus on COLOR, so I used a rainbow of colored thread to complete my quilt.
A quick run under some hot steam erased the drawn lines. I decided to simply bind it with hangers. It measures approx. 17″ square.
I had so much fun making this piece that I just had to try out another design. I used the same shape and size as well as the same amount of axis points. The only difference was how I connected those points. I chose to do all different hues of purple. I have several other designs I really want to try both with the hexagon shape as well as square. You might see more of these in the near future because they are a quick and pleasurable make.
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Very cool! Wish I could do something like that!
Stunning.
My geometry teacher was very traditional, but his wife is a quilter…I wish she’d influenced him to do a similar lesson! The only lesson that stands out for me from geometry was a video with Donald Duck explaining how pool was all about angles.
Ohh I love, love these! What a great idea!
Now, are those fun or what? I knew that one day, I would kick myself for never liking math. Here we are today. I bow down to you…all that geometry stuff just boggled my mind and I never made friends with it. But you have rocked the math world with your colors. Awesome job of it too!
Wow, your projects are amazing! I LOVE them. I’m going to have to make at least one of them. 🙂 I don’t see evidence of backstitching. Did you bury all your ends? You are always so creative, Julia. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Oh aren’t you creative! Very nicely done.
This is definitely a WOW project. I liked geometry but I don’t remember this at all. The finished pieces are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
I am absolutely blown away by your Hop project(s)!! Too bad that I have to leave for work in a few minutes or I might seriously be heading down a rabbit hole today. I’m NOT a math person, but I love the look of both of your mini quilts!
Oh, this is so fun. I did this for a project a few years ago and love to look at it every day. Such a fantastic project for this hop. Love it.
Oh that reminds me of the Spirograph I used to have as a child or was it when I was a teen? The years spin by so fast! Anyhow, have you seen that before Julia? Amazon sell them: https://www.amazon.com/Spirograph-01001-S-Deluxe-Design-Set/dp/B009VE38CI They are fun “toy” and I bet your girls would love using it. Your quilts are so cool using that technique.
Beautiful project! I was awful at any kind of math. Love what you created!
I love your projects, Julia!! How fun this is!! I loved geometry in high school…well all maths and sciences! Of course, that’s been a LONG time ago! LOL
wow this is insane! awesome job!!
I think I need a tutorial, cause I want to make at least 8 of these, my math brain isn’t top notch. These are awesome and look like fun. I’m always up for some fun. Thanks for the introduction, and I really do hope you make a tutorial to get people like me started.
I love the idea of making a tutorial! On my to do list now!
I can remember drawing things like these, but doing them in thread is awesome! I love all the colors and sweet borders you added. I need to make one of these! Thanks for sharing this colorful idea, Julia.
Stitched string art! Your projects are really amazing.
Wow! I love all three of your designs. I think you remember more of the math than you thought you had. This is the BEST use of color. Outstanding.
What a nice and interesting quilt. ‘Love the striped binding too. The design reminds me of those etching toys from years ago in childhood.
Such inspiring projects Julia. Thank you for sharing.
Your wall hangings are fabulous! What a great idea, and I love all the colorful thread you used.
These are just stunning – so cool! What weight of thread did you use?