I have always been fascinated with Morse code, it amazes me that people used to be able to communicate with each other that way. And this bit of Morse code is probably the most popular or well known bit. It stands for SOS. SOS is not an acronym or abbreviation, but it is a signal indicating distress.
I have had this SOS pattern in my mind for a while and the fat quarter kit that I just finished showing you (the one from John Adams) seemed like the perfect fabric for it. I call this version of the quilt The SOS That Was Never Saved. That's because anything that could go wrong did go wrong, including piercing my middle finger nail with a very sharp machine needle. That happened when I was sewing the binding on. And the binding is another story, I thought I would get fancy and use the blanket stitch, but I was in a rush and didn't measure the binding right so there's big parts and little parts. But I don't care I love it anyway. So here's my newest quilt and my first original design!
To me this quilt shows the urgency of the distress call, by the time you get to the top the calls are coming in faster. I do plan on making another one of these quilts and will have a tutorial out soon, but I couldn't wait to show it to you!
Oh and can you figure out what's funky with the pic?
Sha :)
How cool is this??? Your very own design, and I just love it and what it stands for. Very creative, my friend. Can't wait to see your tutorial. Hugs, friend!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this quilt!!! My brother does morse code, so I can't wait to see the tutorial! Thanks : )
ReplyDeleteVery cool quilt!
ReplyDeleteI just read an article about a man that was a PoW in WWII here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/sep/03/tony-casdagli-father-stitching-nazis
He did stitching & worked some Morse code in that the Germans couldn't read....!!
This is such a wonderful quilt. Everyone should have one. I can't wait to see the tutorial. And I can't figure out what is funky about it. Oh...I hope your finger is feeling better!
ReplyDeleteSo this quilt was a true labor of love Sha! The results are awesome!! The blue with the green is calming.
ReplyDeleteOh sha, I love it! You did a great job! Can't wait for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool quilt! Love the graduated effect ... The reason behind it, and the aesthetic result! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the design, looks great love blues and greens!
ReplyDeleteIt's upside down! But cool either way.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! Love the fabrics, the simplicity, everything!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and cool looking quilt!
ReplyDeleteI really like this one. Looking forward to your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and will love the tutorial! Is the funkiness the fact that the bottom border is wider than the top? (Sometimes it's intentional, I know...)
ReplyDeleteI love this! What a great idea for a quilt! Wonderful job and thanks so much for linking up with Creative Me Monday!
ReplyDeleteVery nice...beautiful work! POP ART MINIS
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! I love Morse code quilts!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! You did a beautiful job on the quilt. I am super impressed with how perfect it looks! I'm so glad you shared this @ Show & Share, hope to see more from you!
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