The Jasper block consists of a machine appliquéd state of Texas and a Confederate uniform. I chose the little star fabric for the "lone star state" and for the star that Jasper wears on his uniform as a Major in 1861. The uniform is machine appliqued as well with some straight stitching for sleeve embellishment and French knots for buttons. Just for fun and interest I might add that in the beginning I wasn't sure how to draw the uniform so I researched on line. Then one day as I looked at a sale ad for Macy's I saw a coat which made me think of the military uniform and that helped me with the lines! The background fabric is a Civil War reproduction print which represents the time frame of his story and the dress fabric for the women he was evacuating and for Maria who changed him.
-Wanda
[Editor's Note: Wanda did the most beautiful French knots for buttons on the coat. Click on the picture for a closer view.]
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Wanda, you did a great job! This is a great representation of Jasper's story.
I am not a quilter or Twilighter but Wanda is a good friend of mine and she is always talking about this web site and all the wonderful things you do. So I decided to take a look. Amazing stuff - all as a result of a book!!! I say that because I am an elementary school librarian and I work very hard everyday to interest children in reading and in finding books that will "hook" them on reading forever. See what books and a good story can do....bring all you wonderful people together who would have never known eachother otherwise and with the love of quilting too! Amazing! I love all your handiwork and creativity!
Wanda your talents amaze me! Everything with your touch is beautiful!
Julie is right! It is amazing that we all came together because of a book, and I feel blessed to have met you all!
Wanda... I have no words for how amazing those French Knots are. Whenever we get to meet, you have to show me how you make them so buttony! I love this block. It's a great design and the fabric choices are delicious!!! Great story about the Macy's coat; it's funny how we find inspiration in unexpected ways! And I simply ADORE the background fabric. First thing I thought of was making a dress out of it. ;) Fabulous work!
Beautiful! I love every part of it.
You have a way with those french knots Wanda. You're going to have to show me how you made them swirl to look like buttons!
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