EZ Speak Pub Girl

Art

The National Quilt Museum

Name/Title

EZ Speak Pub Girl

Made/Created

Artist

Lesley Chandler

Place

City

Cedar Park

State/Province

Texas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Interpretative Labels

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I was inspired by the glitz and glamour of the flapper girls one can see in old 1920's photos and movies that depict that period. Upon research, I could see a lot of gold and black used in Art and designs. I loved all the angular and geometric designs, and that is why I chose the black/gold metallic herringbone print. I chose the Drunkard's path (traditional block) as a nod to alcohol prohibition during that period. But the curved designs also made me think of ballroom lighting-like you might see at a fancy Speakeasy or party in that time. I always like to insert a little humor, hence the old alcohol bottles hidden behind the old record player. I loved hand embroidering the dress and shoes with the metallic gold. This was my first time to "paint" with thread and really enjoyed it. I want to try more of this technique.

General Notes

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Techniques Used

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My Own Pattern design on EQ8. Machine Piecing, machine and hand applique, hand stitching/embroidery, machine quilting edge to edge and free motion on all but the center piece which I did free motion. two layers of black 80/20 cotton batting as I wanted it fuller. Face type binding ( machine sewed on front and hand sewn on back).

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Materials Used

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Cotton batik, cotton black and gold prints, black Cotton fabric, embroidery thread-several colors