A new TV (new to us) arrived in our home this week. A widescreen TV. We can now see and read all of what is presented on the screen. I am not sure if that is such a good thing.
We are not so clever when it comes to installing and programming TV/Video/DVD players and together with the fact that this TV was so incredibly heavy and there were so many cables it was never a task for the faint hearted.
After many cable exchanges, much button pushing, and a gasp from the - not so helpful - onlookers, there was sound, and then finally an image. The image transported me back to a time when TV stations did not transmit 24 hours a day, and the TV test pattern was a regular screen feature.
I knew immediately that I could replicate the No Signal - Test Pattern in quilt form. I started and finished this mini quilt project on Friday evening and it's the most playful sewing fun I've had in a while. I started cutting and piecing without a plan, no measuring, no calculations, just taking one step at a time and trimming back when things got a little out of proportion. I think it worked out rather well. Lucky!
I love making mini quilts especially the quilting part! All of the quilting was done with a walking foot, even the circular spiral on the background fabric.
More mini-quilt projects are likely!
Thank you for stopping by,I love making mini quilts especially the quilting part! All of the quilting was done with a walking foot, even the circular spiral on the background fabric.
Quilt Notes:
Mini Quilt measures 25 inches x 25 inches
All solid Test Pattern and binding fabrics are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman
Background fabric is Alexander Henry - Heath in Metal
Backing fabric - Kona Cotton in ChartreuseMore mini-quilt projects are likely!
Rita
This is brilliant
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very clever! Well done!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, and even better as a mini quilt
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I knew immediately what it was (does that show my age?) Blown away that you completed so quickly.
ReplyDeletethis is such a fun little quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cool!!
ReplyDeleteLOL again! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteI love your mini-quilt.
ReplyDeleteVery inventive! I remember very well the hours of test pattern on the tv. As kids, we found that just as fascinating as the programming!
ReplyDeleteSuch nostalgia! Really love it! Our children don't know what they're missing. . .
ReplyDeletevery fun quilt, rita! it's fun and nostalgic!
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ReplyDeleteI remember this! I used to babysit for people and TV went off at 12:00. VERY BORING after that. Oops--now I'm feeling old!
ReplyDeletelooks like an alien from outer space!!!
ReplyDeleteVery fun! I love all of the detail and the scale.
ReplyDeleteI recently contributed a TV test pattern quilt design to an upcoming quilting with solids book. This is not the best photo, but you get the idea! Mine also has an extra surprise but you'll have to wait until the book comes out to see. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctpublishing/6500722531/in/photostream
So clever and obviously fun!
ReplyDeleteI really love how the quilting looks a little like static on the screen. It adds extra nostalgia.
ReplyDeleteWhat Fun!!!! Thanks for sharing - it's GREAT!
ReplyDeleteI adore this. When I was a very young child, I loved looking at that screen with all of the pretty colors. I'm very happy to see it again!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Takes me back. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a fun mini it makes :-) Thanks for sharing the story behind the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Fantastic quilt!
ReplyDeleteL O V E L Y ! ! !
ReplyDeleteoh Rita it's wonderful ... I did a post about how quilty old test cards were a couple of weeks ago ... collective consciousness rides again!
ReplyDeleteI really want to make one of the black and white ones!!
http://www.pingsandneedles.com/2012/03/distraction-diversion-confession.html
How fun! Love the bright, bold colors!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is very cool.
ReplyDeleteSo clever! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love it !! Yes, I'm old enough to remember the test patterns lol. And old enough to remember the waking up (after falling asleep) in front of the tv - to just static and white out screen.
ReplyDeleteWow what a great way to get inspiration for a quilt! =D
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing !
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I remember that signal well from my childhood, not sure my kids have ever even seen it! :o)
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! You've done a fantastic job with it.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Oh my childhood! :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
I remember that picture well. My kids find it hard to believe tv was not always on. Black and white tv was normal before colour.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cute quilt.
Very nice! Amazing that you just came up with that.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, just shared the link on my FB wall.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Naomi
Just amazing.
ReplyDeleteAren't you just so clever!
ReplyDeleteLovely! The quilting is fantastic :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness ~ amazing idea ~ it's fabulous! ~~Jodie :o)
ReplyDeletelove it! so creative and fun!
ReplyDeleteYou beat me too it! I have had this idea floating around my sketch book for a while. Great job, it looks great! You'll have to produce a pattern now!
ReplyDeletelove it - took me straight back to childhood - thanks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to set yourself a fun little challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fun "blast from the past"! Loving this quilt!
ReplyDeleteFab test card! Oh the memories!
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