Happy Friday!!!
I wanted to share with you my Gypsum Quilt made out of the black and white palette of Mystic, for Robert Kaufman.
Gypsum was inspired by the Berber Rugs in Morocco and the gep carvings throughout the architecture in Marrakesh. Geps are the carved plasterwork used for upper wall, ceilings, tops of pillars, arches, or peaks... they can be ribbons framing windows and doors. I first saw geps in the Riad Idra in Marrakesh.
I love the Berber rugs... and what is surprising to me is how few photos I have of them. They are very simple and usually geometric, two color designs. The rug designs mixed with the stenciling at the Peacock Pavilions, I was bound to be inspired to do a black and white color way of Mystic and a quilt.
My room at Peacock Pavilions was even neutral....
Once this quilt was done I decided to quilt the Hand of Fatima mixed with designs reminiscent of the geps.
Mayram has an amazing collection of Hands of Fatima at Peacock Pavilions.
I love how the quilting turned out....
So does Ollie....
I have to share a few more images from Morocco that inspired the black and white palette in Mystic.
I hope you enjoyed the inspirational journey of Gypsum. The pattern for Gypsum will be available through The Stitchin' Post this month. I will keep you updated.
The winner from the Kantha Stitching blog post is... Solange (you have been emailed).
As with each quilt and project I share of Mystic there will be a bundle of fabric to win. Leave a comment to be entered... I will announce winner on Tuesday.
Hope you have an Awesome weekend....
XOXO
Valori
OH... One more really important thing. My good friend Amy has her newest Blossom Magazine Live... If you want to be inspired...find some love....some meaning... go check it out. Our trip to Morocco is in there and the exciting announcement that there is a new Morocco Artist Retreat in November 2016... and I am going to be teaching with Amy.....
Gorgeous! Live this!
Posted by: Lisa | January 15, 2016 at 11:08 AM
I love this...
Posted by: Nikk Haley | January 15, 2016 at 11:40 AM
So totally cool! Thank you for being so you, so creative on your awesome journey.
Posted by: Robin Sullivan | January 15, 2016 at 11:42 AM
Love the carving you showed, never knew what they were called, though! Thanks for education and the eye candy! :)
Posted by: Sandy A in St. Louis | January 15, 2016 at 05:55 PM
Love the travel photos and the quilt!
Posted by: Joan Eady | January 16, 2016 at 01:24 AM
I have been drawn to neutral palettes recently and this is stunning! I love how the hands you quilted are like hidden gems in the overall design.
Posted by: Martha | January 16, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Yay our Gypsum quilt is beautiful, and it is a great use of the fabrics.
Posted by: Carol W | January 16, 2016 at 05:59 PM
Love the Geps! Saw lots of them in India as well, so beautiful. And this new line is wonderful, just got some yardage this week.
Posted by: Mary ann | January 18, 2016 at 08:20 AM
Love the beautiful use of neutrals, and the inspiration photos!
Posted by: Megan | January 18, 2016 at 11:25 PM