Simple Charm: Hot and Cold

Often when I think about techniques I want to use or start the planning process for a new quilt I forget how effective simple shapes and straightforward piecing can be. I know this about myself. I am attracted to the complicated and arcane but often end up loving essential shapes and trouble-free methods. This piece is a striking example of both.

The piece was assembled with batik scraps and a great deal of care went into the placement of the warm and cool colors. The artist has also made skillful pattern choices. Many of the scraps are figured with grid or dots that seem to "float" above the surface of the quilt.

The artist is Sue Erdreich, 47 by 37.5