Saturday, June 1, 2013

"Met Men" quilt complete...



I made this quilt for the NYC Metro Mod Quilter's challenge.  The only requirements were to interpret Metro anyway you wished and to try something new.  Since the materials in this quilt came from guys who rode the subway every day in their suits and ties, it fits my impression.  The back is a NYC subway map print from City Quilter, and the old subway tokens "tie" it all together.  This is my first wool, silk, and metal quilt!
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17 comments:

  1. Miki WillaJune 1, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    This is so very cool! I love the way it looks and the story it tells. What a wonderful quilt!

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  2. margaretJune 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    NOW I understand how all the elements came together as they did! It's awesome. And those tokens add a wonderful rhythm to the piece. I'd love to see the back.

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  3. KimJune 1, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Oh my goodness Helen how creative! I hope you'll hang it in your house to enjoy everyday. Nicely done.

    Happy Sewing

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  4. bethJune 1, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    This is so wonderful! I love it.

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  5. ChristineJune 2, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    It is stunning! And like Kim says "I hope you hang it in your house to enjoy everyday."

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  6. fiberchickJune 2, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    I love the graphic quality of the tokens!

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  7. BarbJune 2, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Looks Great! Really metro!

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  8. Mystic QuilterJune 2, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Lovely Helen - I love the way you have used the subway tokens

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  9. DorothyJune 3, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Helen, I love this quilt, so clever. I am so sorry I missed seeing it at the last meeting.

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  10. Brian BJune 3, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I love it, Helen! Your description of the quilt at the meeting was quite moving.

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  11. Cynthia@wabisabiquiltsJune 4, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    This quilt is positively gorgeous! I'm sure it will be a big hit with your guild!

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  12. Selvage QuilterJune 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Wow, I love your metro/retro/mod quilt!!
    Hugs,
    Karen

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  13. GritJune 8, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Looks Great!!
    Greetings Grit

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  14. BrendaJune 11, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    I meant to comment earlier -- what a fabulous quilt using non-traditional materials. I love the tumbling blocks and the ties and the subway tokens. will you enter this in a show?

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  15. TerryJune 11, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I saw you and this quilt on the Mod Blog. So So nice to get a sense of scale and see your smiling face. The quilt is an interesting interpretation of commuters. Nice work

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  16. antique quilterJune 20, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    I love this quilt , how creative that was to add the tokens to it!
    very fun.
    Kathie

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  17. UnknownJuly 7, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    I adore this quilt, Helen! What a great interpretation!

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