That's You!! RB Creative Rockstar challenge

"That's You" 
 RB Creative Rock star Fabric Challenge
32"x 32" 
pieced and raw edge appliqued
Freemotion text quilting

It kind of glares but I thought it would be fun to take a photo of this quilt in the mirror.  It sums up the creative spirit that is in all of us if we just look for it. I love the sort of reflective quality the triangles in the glass area formed when putting all those prints together. 
The text quilting was super fun and it is all words and phrases that are positive affirmations. I used "That's You and you should know it" text from the theme song "Love is all Around" from the tv show Mary Tyler Moore. The song has a great message and I have enjoyed the person that MTM was over the years. With her passing recently this was sort of inspired by her. 



I used some of all the pieces sent out by the MQG for Riley Blake for this challenge and then picked up a couple solids to use. I submitted it the day before it was due. That is a miracle in itself, as part of my house is under construction. Now we wait and see who wins. :)


"That's You" 
now go be a creative rock star........

 Linking up with Connie at Freemotion at the River
and
Let's Bee Social with Lorna
and
Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation

Comments

Sandra Walker said…
THIS is fantastic! I just love it! Best of luck; you did a superior job and kudos to have done it in time with a house not in its usual state!
May 3, 2017 at 2:58 PM
Kathy S. said…
OMG! This quilt is just fabulous! I love everything about it - especially the text quilting. Great finish.
May 3, 2017 at 3:19 PM
Lorna McMahon said…
Wowza! This is such a clever design! I love that you combined the piecing and the applique to make this quilt. And really enjoyed reading about your thoughts as you worked on this. Good luck in the competition!
May 4, 2017 at 6:28 AM
Jean said…
This is so gorgeous! Love what you did and the cursive quilting is so clever too. Wow!
May 4, 2017 at 3:15 PM
Kris said…
Thanks Jean. It is crazy what you do when you are in a pinch and you just let go and quilt and not worry about it ...just go for it! :)
May 4, 2017 at 4:20 PM
Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts said…
Super creative! I love it! The quilting is so smart. :)
May 4, 2017 at 7:33 PM
Shauna said…
That is awesome, I love the words you used in the quilting!!!!
May 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Carla said…
YOU are a rockstar! I really, really love this quilt. All of your details make this quilt soar.
May 5, 2017 at 1:39 PM
liz said…
wow! What a fun quilt!
May 5, 2017 at 10:55 PM
Sophie Zaugg said…
Wow ! It's really creative. Good luck !
May 8, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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