I’m feeling the angular these days. I think I want to try something pojagi-esque for my craft room window. I’ve been reading more about it here.
being very inspired by:
elisabeth’s swedish patchwork book
jen’s photos of pojagi quilts from the quilt show, here and here
and images from the library books I have out now
A captivating gang of 24 huggable, lovable creatures to sew—from classics like Margot, a topsy-turvy doll, and the button-jointed teddy bear Bjorn Bjornson, to irresistible Evelyn, a wool felt inchworm decked out in mod glasses and a kerchief, and Koji, a fiercely cute spiked softie monster. There’s something for everyone here—from kids to grown-ups and from beginning sewers to advanced dollmakers. Published by STC Craft, August, 2010.
Great post! All of these clear colors and geometry make me think of winter. The pojagi at the quilt show were beautiful in person. And next to so many large, “normal” quilts, the small pojagi pieces glittered in a quieter way. I was very inspired.
I’m inspired by Swedish Patchwork book too 🙂
Thanks for the inspiring links! I hadn’t seen that technique before but have been working on several scrappy, geometric quilts so it was great inspiration!
What soothing and inspirational pieces of work these are…and vaguely reminiscent of our American “crazy quilts” in a way… Do these contain batting and a backing? I didn’t get the sense that they did, but I could be mistaken…
Wow! They are VERY “Paul Klee esk”. So bright and all the different geometric shapes! Check out his works: Flora on Sand (http://www.globalgallery.com/enlarge/31903/)and Tempelviertel Von Pert(http://www.globalgallery.com/enlarge/26199/). Even his Arabian Song (http://www.globalgallery.com/enlarge/61847/) Thanks for sharing your inspiration, I had never heard of pojagi quilts before! So inspiring!
Can’t quite tell if they are pieced or painted. Love the striped one though.
I’m half-Korean and interested in Korean culture and crafts but I didn’t know about these before reading about them on your blog. But now I love them and plan on pumping my mom for more information about pojagi. Thanks for the tip!
thanks for the inspiration. that bauhaus book is on my list now! wow, great colors!
I’d love to make a quilt in the style of the image from page 119 of your library book.
Hi. This is my first time in your blog, and I really like it 🙂 You have a lot of nice works here 🙂
I think I’m in need of a trip to the library! Lovely images.