"Chickens in the Poppy Patch" Ruth B. McDowell 2012 27"W x 25.5"L
Machine Pieced using commercial fabrics. Machine quilted.
Ruth has such a great eye for choosing fabrics that all work together to interpret her designs, but they often surprise us when we look at them individually.
This beak is cut from the middle of a flower where the yellow lines radiate from the center.
This hen's eye is also cut from the middle of a flower with the tiny blue dot at the center. Notice in the body of the hen the variety of light prints with different textures and in different colors.
Great puffy tail for the rooster.
Ruth seems to find the best fabric for chicken legs.
And a great Marimekko fabric on the back where you can see the excellent FMQ.
Ruth has signed the quilt on the front with hand embroidery.
And created a handsome label on the back which includes a contact for the artist.
What a wonderful new piece for your collection! She is just the best with prints. I love fow she used a flower for the eye.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I do love these chickens.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love these!!! XX
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful. I do miss Ruth's energy in my life. I trust she is loving retirement and is well.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
Thanks for sharing. Ruth has such a gift for finding and using the perfect piece of fabric. Nancy
ReplyDeleteI never met a Ruth McDowell quilt I didn't love and this is no exception. It is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is just stunning - she is so clever!
ReplyDeleteNorma said it first! I love Ruth's work....especially her chickens. I think I appreciate them even more knowing HOW she does them. Lisa
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic that you own this piece! There is nothing Ruth does that I don't love!
ReplyDeleteI love her chickens! I have developed a fondness for quilted chickens because my daughter has real chickens. Any fabric chickens I might attempt could never measure up to Ruth's.
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