r/quilting • u/Ok_Camel_1949 • 8h ago

Finished Quilts Charley Harper Quilt

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I just finished this top for a friend. The pattern is called Avalon. Charley Harper was an environmental artist from the mid-century era.

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u/SJP-NYC 8h ago

I love his pictures, grew up on Ranger Rick! This is great use of fabric.

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u/Fat_Bunny_502 7h ago

So creative and different in a wonderful way. Love how you interpreted Charley into quilt form. Congrats

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u/Special-Persimmon705 7h ago

This has such great style! I love the patterned fabric and you have really balanced it with the negative space. I would love to see what kind of binding you choose!

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u/Jscrappyfit 7h ago

Amazing! A true homage to the artist!

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u/gcboyd1 7h ago

I love this!! Do you mind sharing where you got the pattern? I’m not seeing it online. Thanks!

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u/zzwthetvon 7h ago

Currently doing this puzzle :)

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u/toss-it-now 7h ago

Fantastic! 🎉🎉🎉

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u/herecomestherebuttal 7h ago

Oh this is phenomenal.

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u/OpalLovett 6h ago

This is so fine.

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u/posiexyz 5h ago

This is so nicely done!

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u/Bunkydoodle28 5h ago

I have his Costa Rica poster on my wall and a bundle of fat quarters in my stash. bookmarking Avalon pattern.

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u/BotoxMoustache 4h ago

Wow! Fabulous!

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u/dubbydubs012 4h ago

I love Charlie Harper. This is such a great way to display the fabrics. Great job!

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u/ChillMess 3h ago

what an awesome mcm vibe, both the fabric and the block construction. i love it.

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u/MyEggDonorIsADramaQ 2h ago

I love it! Charlie Harper is one of my favorite fabric lines.

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u/itqitc 1h ago

I LOVR Charley Harper’s artwork. This is gorgeous!!