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Objects of Comfort: Art Quilt Talismans
“Ever since I was a child I have collected certain small things that bring me comfort. I have kept boxes and bowls filled with my tiny treasures … seashells and rocks found along the water’s edge, colorful beads and vintage buttons, and bits of lovely fabric. And so it seemed fitting—in these days when I increasingly worry over the well-being of the world—that I turn to some of these humble items and marry them together, thus creating objects of comfort. These objects are talismans of sorts, full of good mojo and calming energy.” – Victoria Gertenbach
Download instructions for Objects of Comfort along with more art quilting projects and techniques in the February/March 2018 issue of Quilting Arts Magazine.
MATERIALS:
- Hard shell fragments or small smooth stones
- Small pieces of low-loft cotton batting
- Assorted fabric scraps
- All-purpose sewing thread
- 12wt variegated cotton thread (I used Sulky® Blendables®.)
- Assorted small beads, vintage buttons, metal charms
- 24-gauge copper wire
- Scissors
- Sewing needle (I used John James straw needles, size 9.)
- Needle-nose pliers
- Round-nose pliers
- Thimble