Bike quilt patterns?
October 22, 2010 5:21 PM Subscribe
Where can I find patterns for quilts that feature bicycles or bicycle parts?
I've been wanting to make a wall quilt for my honey's office that is somehow bicycle-related (he is a randonneur and all-around bike geek). I haven't been able to find any patterns that involve bicycles or bicycle parts, however. Neither of us is into the homespun, scrappy quilt thing, so I'd prefer to find something with a modern feeling and bright colors (something designed for Bali fabrics would be especially wonderful); can be scrupulously accurate or stylized. I'm a fairly experienced quilter and open to different techniques, though I particularly like applique (especially wool felt), paper piecing, embroidery, and beading.
Thank you very much for your help!
I've been wanting to make a wall quilt for my honey's office that is somehow bicycle-related (he is a randonneur and all-around bike geek). I haven't been able to find any patterns that involve bicycles or bicycle parts, however. Neither of us is into the homespun, scrappy quilt thing, so I'd prefer to find something with a modern feeling and bright colors (something designed for Bali fabrics would be especially wonderful); can be scrupulously accurate or stylized. I'm a fairly experienced quilter and open to different techniques, though I particularly like applique (especially wool felt), paper piecing, embroidery, and beading.
Thank you very much for your help!
I just made my own. I used the setup for sunbonnet sue, and then just did some stylized (unicycles, but whatever) cycles.. each one was a circle, a rod for the fork, and a seat. you'd need a few more pieces but not many.
posted by nat at 9:38 PM on October 22, 2010
posted by nat at 9:38 PM on October 22, 2010
There are a number of traditional patterns that might translate well (done in modern colours and prints), for instance, the double wedding ring and the wagon wheel in the right proportions and colours could look bicycle-y. Circles can be tricky, but if you are used to paper piecing you'd likely be ok.
Another direction to consider would be to use crazy quiting techniques to buld a roadmap of where you like to ride (the example is just a print, but that kind of thing could be appliqued).
Finally, appliqued or embroidered bicycles over a pattern of your choice could work too.
(This bike patterned fabric looks pretty interesting too).
posted by metaphorical at 11:41 PM on October 22, 2010
Another direction to consider would be to use crazy quiting techniques to buld a roadmap of where you like to ride (the example is just a print, but that kind of thing could be appliqued).
Finally, appliqued or embroidered bicycles over a pattern of your choice could work too.
(This bike patterned fabric looks pretty interesting too).
posted by metaphorical at 11:41 PM on October 22, 2010
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posted by bewilderbeast at 6:01 PM on October 22, 2010