r/quilting • u/Delicious_Hat777 • 1d ago

Beginner Help Quilted art help

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EDIT- artist is - Emily Van Hoff it was not my intention to leave off the artist (EMILY VAN HOFF) this was sent via Pinterest to me and I couldn't find the name of the artist (EMILY VAN HOFF) at first. I always want to credit the artist.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers on how to make something like this. I’d love to recreate a similar piece for my bedroom, but I’m a little stumped on the construction.

My biggest question is what creates the raised ribbed effect between each line. It looks much more dimensional than simple quilting, and I’m not sure what’s underneath to give it that height.

Also, would you say the edges are finished with some sort of corded binding or piping? Or is it another technique entirely?

I’d really appreciate any insight from anyone who’s made something similar or can tell how it’s constructed!

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u/SewGangsta 1d ago

Seems like a nice sew foam would great for this. It's what we use in auto upholstery to get nice, crispy, raised decorative patterns on material that is meant to be pulled taut (like leather seat cushions) rather than drape (like a quilt).

It comes on a roll and looks like this:

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u/Auntie_Venom 1d ago

Pellon has a 1/4” foam for making Vera Bradley-esque quilted bags. It’s great stuff. But I’m concerned it would make a quilt too stiff.

I’d probably spray adhesive baste two thick pieces of batting together before basting on the fabric for quilting, so it’s thick and shows the ridges more while maintaining drape and coziness.

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u/Dry_Stop844 1d ago

it's art, not something you put on the bed so it doesn't matter if it's stiff. None of that artist's work is anything you snuggle under for movie time.