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WIP IT WIP IT GOOD!

I jumped ahead on my Island Trails quilt to step 5.  Yup, it made more sense to applique the island’s locations and then hand stitch their names.  Working around the hand stitched names seemed limiting.  Who wants that?  Am I just delaying the hand stitching?  Probably.  I have about 5 – 7 more locations to do, but here’s a peak into where this quilt is heading.  Remember, it’s for a baby.  So it’s supposed to be fun and cute.  The locations are symbolic of the areas but aren’t specific to any one location.  For instance, the palm tree and surf board represent the surf locations in that area as a whole.  However, when I get to Mauna Kea and Volcano, those will be specific.  Got it?  The umbrella needs a pair of slippers, beach ball, or something to go with it.  Thinking.  And the whale isn’t stitched on or have any detail, that’s coming.

Needs: Black Sand

Needs: Off White Sand & Beach Ball, Slippers, or ?

Needs: Sitching, Spout, and Decoration

Island Trails {WIP}

This is a fun project.  Something out of the box for sure, which helps keep me on my toes.  My fear is that it will become very busy with the location names.  I may start with the most important ones and if that starts to happen, just leave out what I can.  It’s about that perfect balance.  I hope to find it and will be sure to keep you all updated.

♥ R

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In the interest of interest itself, here’s some topography for you.  In my quest to deliver a kid friendly map of the Big island of Hawaii through fabric, I thought some topography was in order.  I also found a great online map through Wikipedia, gosh I love you Wiki!

But first, while browsing for some inspiration, I found some.

I bring you felt:

Ivy:

Passerina Chris:

Leah Evans:

These artists are no doubt beyond talented.  If it wasn’t for my Island Trails quilt order, I may have never researched “topographic quilts”.  I’m so glad I did.  One major difference between these quilts and mine is, use.  I’m quilting for a baby, which means I need to be practical.  Lots of snuggling and washing.  100 % cotton will do the trick for my needs.  Also, layering different elevations can make a quilt top very stiff, so I’m wanting as few layers as possible.  My quilt pales in comparison to the inspiration I’m showing you.  However, its simplicity is just where I’m headed.

The Big Island of Hawaii Topographic Map:

Island Trails:

So there you have it.  I’m ready for the next step.  I was planning on hand stitching the locations, but now I’m thinking I should applique the simple designs first.  My fear is having to work around the location names.  I may decide to hand stitch the names on the designs, so in that case I need to get them on first.  You see where I’m going right?  Ha, kidding.  I can imagine how confusing this is since it’s still fuzzy in my head.  Well off I go, the cutesy island appliques are next.  Hopefully it won’t be too busy and will tie together nicely.

♥ R

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