Where do you come from? A worldwide quilt project.
Finally, the time has come to start a our new worldwide quilt project....
Where do you come from?
Stories within blocks. - Blocks and their stories.
The Idea
Every era and every region has its own traditions, symbols and patterns.
Where are your regional and cultural roots?
Which motifs represent your personal background or interests?
Think about the wealth of medieval masonry, tribal tattoos, tile
patterns, architectural structures, calligraphy, and shapes of flowers,
leaves or indigenous animals. All of them offer an endless variety of
potential new patchwork patterns...
We would like to collect and preserve the treasure of unique
patchwork and quilt patterns from around the globe. All interested
quilters worldwide are invited to (re-)discover motifs symbolizing your
personal bond with a geographic region, its traditions and cultures and
to transform one of these motifs into a very special patchwork block.
The Goal
The patterns along with your background stories will be published in
our “Patterns around the World” Handbook (working title). We reserve the
right to refuse the publication of individual block patterns for any
reason, esp. copyright risks. Proceeds from the book sale will go to
UNICEF, an international humanitarian organization which works towards
the goal of giving children around the world the chance for a better
future.
Additionally, we will use your sewn blocks to assemble a huge
community quilt and let it travel to quilt shows around the world for a
good cause. Perhaps, we can even submit this unique quilt to an
international quilt competition...
The Project
We are looking for
- local, regional or national motifs (e.g. flags, family crests, city arms, details from city maps)
- tribal patterns (e.g. tattoos, wood carvings)
- folkloristic ornaments (e.g. from traditional costumes)
- architectural structures (e.g. details from old or modern building structures, bridges, fences, floors, windows)
- cultural, spiritual and natural ornaments (e.g. leaves, flowers, indigenous animals)
- any abstract ancient and contemporary symbols
- etc.
inspired by the region you come from, you like to travel to or
currently live in - newly interpreted and (re-)designed as a patchwork
block.
Please note: We are looking for unique and original
patterns which have a personal meaning to you, are related to your
regional background, cultural heritage or your individual interests.
The Rules
Sew
ONE block with your individual block pattern
inspired by the region you come from, like to travel to or currently
live in. You can use both historical and/or contemporary sources of
inspiration. The design must be original and free from any copyright
issues. The blocks must be made from textile material and remain
unquilted. Embellishments are optional and should be restricted to a
thickness of ¼” (ca. 0.75 cm). Assembly and quilting must be possible.
Any textile technique is allowed as long as there is some manipulation
of the material realized with needle and thread.
There are no restrictions as to colours and patterns of the used textiles.
You have the choice to contribute either a square or a rectangular
block (portrait or landscape format) with side lengths of 6” (15 cm), 9”
(22.5 cm) or 12” (30 cm)
plus an additional seam allowance of 1/4" (0.75 cm) on each side.
Examples: 6” x 6” (15 x 15 cm), 6” x 9” (15 x 22.5
cm), 6“ x 12“ (15 x 30 cm), 9” x 9” (22.5 x 22.5 cm), 9” x 12” (22.5 x
30 cm), 12” x 12” (31 x 30 cm)…. These would all be
finished sizes!
Submit your block along with a description of your design’s background.
Every participant understands that you GIVE the block to us. Since
this a non-profit project, any monetary remuneration for your block is
impossible.
The Deadline
Your finished block along with a brief description of the story behind your block pattern should arrive no later than
February 28, 2015
