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Claire Chalcraft

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Positivity, Kindness, Gratitude
Creating something visually beautiful that I have imagined then sharing it makes me happy . If this then inspires, helps or pleases someone else then that’s even better – it’s my small way of putting some positivity and kindness out there into the world.more about me!
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The backstory …
The origins of this piece are rooted in a colour challenge set by the Swiss Quilt Association @patchquilt.ch 

Participants were asked to submit quilts made with three colours that are equidistant on the colour wheel: use a triadic palette they said… hmm …?? Searches stash for contrasting colours and found mostly greys, neutrals and plenty of brown. Makes notes to self. Gets distracted.

Anyway… weeks later and with deadline imminent I found this red / pink duvet cover & some ...Forgetting to play is one of the biggest blocks to creativity. 

With so many conflicts and unpleasant developments in the world threatening to overwhelm it has become even more evident to me that spending time experimenting with no agenda is a powerful antidote to… well, pretty much everything stressful!

I bought an online course a while ago by the fantastic and inspiring artist @eloiserenouf . It was incredible. This is the first time I’ve had a go at printing on fabric using her technique...small stitched pieces allow me to improvise with composition, colour and movement. My creative process is intuitive and organic… I love sewing and exploring like this; it’s good for the soul to create isn’t it?

Construction Notes:

FABRIC - linen
My lovely friend Sarah @quiltscornerstone gave me some of her linen off-cuts to play with - I know! How exciting is that?! 
Most of them are bought from @raystitch London.

METHOD - machine and hand pieced off-cuts
I cut freehand curve shapes first ...Modern rectangles  Abstract Seams on Instagram: "“Ticker Tape” is 57”x64”. It is available in my Etsy shop, link in bio. . . #quilt #quiltsofinstagram #artquilt #wallhanging #fiberart #improvisation #improvquilt #improvquilting #originaldesign #art"GJB Quilts: Squared seriesKathy Cook   A minimalist abstract artwork featuring bold black lines and a single red circle, creating a striking contrast and modern geometric aesthetic. Perfect for contemporary spaces. 🤩 Minimalist Lines with Red Circle Abstract Art 🤩    HypeSheriff Exclusive: Unlock Savings with Promo Code HYPE2024!
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