mnartists.org: Kristin Dieng

Whimsical Turtle Blanket "Turtle Friend"

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:02:14 GMT

Whimsical "Turtle Blankie Friend," made of very soft materials, all appealing to your loved child. Colors include green, teal, white, black and blue. Materials include: *Furry green fabric for the shell *Fuzzy blue fleece for the shell appliques *Felt eyes *High-quality African batik for the head, tail and flippers **Blanket has 2 layers of batting to give extra weight and warmth. Turle dimensions (tip of head to tip of tail): W22"xL26" Turtle shell dimensions: W17"xL18" Absolutely PERFECT gift for a child who needs a soft blankie, but not a blanket that is so big it gets dragged around the floor. My toddler son loves his hand-cocheted blankets, but loves this one even more because it's big enough to still be a blanket (bigger than luvey blankets) and yet small enough he can carry it everywhere. And it's thick enough that he can chew on it while teething.

Whimsical Dinosaur Blanket "Cuddly and Fun"

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:56:35 GMT

I made a similar dinosaur blanket as a favor for a coworker, whose son had brain surgery and he needed something fun and comforting to take with him to doctor appts. Out of this came my "Cuddly and fun" dinosaur blanket. Size: L24"x12" Colors: Greens, Blues, Teal, Red, White Black Fabrics: Minky, fleece, felt and other soft materials Care: Machine washable, air dry This blanket is designed to be small enough for a baby/child to carry with him/her everywhere, but not too big for it to drag on the floor. It's super soft, cuddly and the design makes every child (and adult!) smile. Will become a loved accessory.

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Whimsical Butterfly Blanket "A Flight of Spring"

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:50:51 GMT

Whimsical "A Flight of Spring" Butterfly Blankie. Made of very soft materials, all appealing to your loved child. Colors include bright teal blue, yellow, pink, purple, green, orange and brown. Materials include: *Fuzzy teal blue fabric for the wings. *Textured bright designs on top of the main blue wings. *Felt decorations on the wings. *Fuzzy fleece fabric for the brown butterfly body. **Blanket has batting inside to give extra weight and warmth. Butterfly dimensions: W24 1/2"xL20" Absolutely PERFECT gift for a child who needs a soft blankie, but not a blanket that is so big it gets dragged around the floor. My toddler son loves his hand-cocheted blankets, but loves this one even more because it's big enough to still be a blanket (bigger than luvey blankets) and yet small enough he can carry it everywhere. And it's thick enough that he can chew on it while teething.

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Whimsical Pink Flower Blanket "A Taste of Spring"

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:44:05 GMT

Whimsical "A Taste of Spring" Pink, Flower Blankie. Made of very soft materials, all appealing to your loved child. Colors include bright pink, teals, blues, greens, and yellows. Materials include: *Furry pink fabric for the fmain flower. *Textured bright petals on top of the main pink flower. *Felt decorations on the petals. *Minky green fabric for the leaves. **Blanket has 2 layers of batting to give extra weight and warmth. Flower dimensions: W18"xL18" Absolutely PERFECT gift for a child who needs a soft blankie, but not a blanket that is so big it gets dragged around the floor. My toddler son loves his hand-cocheted blankets, but loves this one even more because it's big enough to still be a blanket (bigger than luvey blankets) and yet small enough he can carry it everywhere. And it's thick enough that he can chew on it while teething.

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Springtime Florals

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:19:07 GMT

I designed and created (without a pattern, so this quilt is completely unique) "Springtime Florals" as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of blues and greens. This quilt uses the One-Block Wonder technique developed by Maxine Rosenthal, which creates a visual kaleidoscope effect, using only one cut fabric made up of hundreds of hexagons. The fabric is cut into triangle shapes, then combined to make hexagons, which are positioned so that the colors and designs create an impressionist effect. Added to the quilt to enhance the design are flowers from the orginal fabric, hand appliqued on the border. This large hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. It receives constant comments regarding its colors and beauty. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W54" x H58 1/2" Machine pieced, machine quilted with cotton fabrics.

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Sundappled Pond

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:16:30 GMT

I created "Sundappled Pond" as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of blues and greens. This quilt is created with 200+ squares, each themselves created by combining four (4) squares separated by a cross. Almost all of the squares are created from high quality batik fabric, with a few cotton fabric patterns thrown in for effect. Dark indigo blues and yellows are added to highlight the blues and greens. The colors and design of the quilt create the effect one feels when you're walking through a forest and you come out of the tress and upon a pond, highlighted by sunshine. This large hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. It receives constant comments regarding its colors and beauty. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W48 1/2" x H48 1/2" Machine pieced, machine quilted with cotton fabrics.

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Floral Bouquet

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:13:59 GMT

I designed "Floral Bouquet" as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of bright, high-quality batik fabrics from Africa. Colors include: reds, blues, yellows, oranges and green. Each flower square is paper pieced, and the green background is made up of multiple green pattern fabrics paper-pieced together. There is embroidery around the inner border. This large hanging quilt was created in my home workspace. It receives constant comments regarding its bright colors and beauty. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. If you are looking for a high-quality floral bouquet as a gift, this is a great alternative to fresh flowers. A particularly nice gift to brighten up a hospital room or to give when visiting someone who is sick. Size: W40" x H40" Machine paper-pieced, machine quilted with cotton batik fabrics from Africa.

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A Splash of Color

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:11:23 GMT

I designed and created (wihtout a pattern, so this quilt is one of a kind) "A Splash of Color" as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous color combination of blues, greens, reds, purples, yellows and oranges. The quilt combines multiple squares with stars, and a border made up of horizontal rectanges. The majority of the stars are created with high quality batik fabrics. The stars are also embroidered with high-quality variegated thread. Traditional star design, but made modern with the use of bright colors and batik fabrics. Great quilt for decorating a baby or child's room. This large hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W41" x H41" Machine pieced, machine quilted with cotton fabrics.

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A Taste of India

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:08:53 GMT

I designed and created (without a pattern, so it is one of a kind) "A Taste of India" as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of sari fabric in hexagonal design. Colors include: yellows, reds and greens, with a gray/black patterned border. This quilt uses the One-Block Wonder technique developed by Maxine Rosenthal, which creates a visual kaleidoscope effect, using only one cut fabric made up of multiple hexagons. The fabric is cut into triangle shapes which are positioned so that the colors and designs create an visual effect. Sari fabric squares have been added to the border to create addtional dimension. This hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W36" x H32" Machine pieced, machine quilted with sari fabric.

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Exploding African Batik

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:06:05 GMT

I designed and created "Exploding African Batik" as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of blues, greens, browns, oranges and yellows. All fabrics are high-quality African Batik, hand created. Each square ia a carefully designed combination of squares and triangles. This hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. I hope it appeals to those people who like art with clean lines, but right, patterned fabric. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W38" x H38" Machine pieced, machine quilted with African batik fabrics.

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Floral Kaleioscope

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:00:17 GMT

I designed and created this "Floral Kaleioscope" quilted wall hanging as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of blues, greens, pinks, reds and orange. This quilt is paper-pieced with a carefully laid out design, creating a kaleidoscope pattern. The majority of the quilt is made with high quality African batik fabrics, with the exception of the floral design in the center. This small hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W28" x H28" Machine paper-pieced, machine quilted with cotton and African batik fabrics.

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Modern Forest

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:56:00 GMT

I designed this quilt based on my love of blues and greens, unique batik fabrics and modern lines. "Modern Forest" is designed as wall art, with an absolutely gorgeous combination of blues, greens and yellows. All fabrics are high-quality African Batik, hand created. The fabrics really are stunning. Each square ia a carefully designed combination of squares and rectangles. This quilt is a nod to those who prefer "modern" designs, but love the texture and the vibrancy of batik fabric. This hanging quilt was designed by myself and created in my home workspace. Created in a smoke-free home. Great art decoration for a home or office space. Size: W41" x H41" Machine sewn, machine quilted with African batik fabrics.

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Wooden Forest

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:37:56 GMT

I made this high-quality, couture baby quilt "Wooden Forest" with much care and attention to detail. While yes, baby quilts are beautiful, they often are not "baby friendly," and they're "time senstive," since the patterns fit a young age, but they then don't appeal to a later toddler, young child or teenager. For these reasons I designed this quilt with fabrics that will appeal to your baby now, and in the many years to come. I've also added multiple textured fabrics (satins, fake furs, fuzzy fabrics, and more), as we all know that babies, children, and yes, even adults, love to stroke fuzzy and soft things. I've also hand-sewn hand-crocheted flowers to the quilt for additional texture and dimension. All fabrics are high quality and washable. Seams and appliques have been carefully sewn to ensure the quilt is baby-safe. I promise this quilt will become a family heirloom. Predominant colors in the quilt include yellows, browns, blues, greens, teal and beige. All fabric colors and textures were carefully chosen to create a beautiful, overall effect. The binding has been hand-sewn. Size: W41" x H46". Will fit either a crib or a toddler bed. **I also happily create custom baby quilts that can include: -A specific color combination (i.e. to match a layette) -Beloved fabrics you have at home and would like included -Baby clothes or toys you'd like to incorporate -Any other ideas you'd like to see included **In addition, I can customize quilts with a BABY NAME.

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Tree of Beauty

Kristin Dieng — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:36:05 GMT

I made this high-quality, handcrafted wall quilt "Tree of Beauty" with much care and attention to detail. The design, the colors and the fabrics are all designed to appeal to your sense of texture, color and a love of nature. The majority of the fabrics are high-quality batiks, including blues, greens, browns and other colors. Decorating the tree branches are beautiful buttons in greens, yellows, browns and oranges. The binding has been hand-sewn. The size of the quilt is W20" x L24". It is the perfect size for a wall hanging in your house, or perhaps wall art to bring beauty to your office or work cubicle.

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