Sunday, July 11, 2010

lovely things!


My husband recently visited this church in Zurich, Switzerland
that had windows designed by Sigmar Polke, a german artist...
He took fine cuts of agate to make a series of windows...
he also made others, you can see them here.
I found them
So inspirational, beautiful and truly magical...


Grossmünster


This church Has a history of using artists to design for them.
stained-glass windows in the choir were made in 1933 by Augusto Giacometti,
nephew of Alberto Giacometti, the famous Swiss abstract artist.


Perhaps it excited me, as I of course see quilts... and fabrics...
Perhaps some kaffe?



Quilts? oh yeah...
Shelly always says she won't cheat on her obsession... (quilts)
But I have been cheating on mine all weekend on this crochet blanket...
I figured it was fine to sit and crochet, as I had a house full of guests
(instead of sneaking off to get hand work, or sit to do my 15 minutes, or one of the many other things I should be doing....)
shhhh, don't tell...
(thanks to Attic 24... go look, everything she does is fabulous)



Back to quilts all this week.
all quilts, all the time.
;-)

except when I crochet!

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20 comments:

  1. BonnieJuly 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    I have always loved agate and what a beautiful use for them. I didn't know Giacometti had a nephew who was an artist also.

    You inspired me to get yarn to make an afghan, but so far not happy with results. I am cheating and not even happy about it. Silly Bee.

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  2. Abby and StephanieJuly 11, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    Gorgeous windows. I defintely thougt of that same Kaffe fabric. Love your crochet.

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  3. Kim BrackettJuly 11, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Amazing! And they certainly remmind me of Kaffe fabric.

    Nice crochet work. Colorful and happy!

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  4. Mary KeaslerJuly 11, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    ah, yes, Kaffe. nothin' finer.

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  5. 9patchnurseJuly 11, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    That is my favorite of all of Kaffe's fabrics. Those windows are unbelievable!

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  6. UnknownJuly 11, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    I want one of those windows, really bad! Maybe if I take all my Kaffe Roman Glass and Paperweight fabric and drape it over my windows, I'll get the same effect?? Just a thoughT

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  7. MegoJuly 11, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Thank you for sharing the windows! I haven't been to Zurich (yet!) but will definitely look up this church. I ALWAYS take pictures of the stained glass in the European churches. It is awesome.

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  8. Just Sew SueJuly 12, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    Kaffe is coming to our little island this week. Looking forward to his tlak on Thursday.

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  9. antique quilterJuly 12, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    love that window! wow.
    Afghan is looking good!
    great way to talk and keep those hands busy!

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  10. EmJuly 12, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    What fabulous windows....such art!!!! THank you for sharing. I giggled because Noah says I can turn anything into a quilt or fabric....This quilting thing is everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. KathJuly 12, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    What a fabulous building that church must be, I would love to see it myself. The designs put me in mind of Gustav Kilmt, his work contain similar shapes.
    I am enjoying your other Blog, the 15 mins of playtime- what fun!

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  12. TerriawJuly 12, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Love seeing those stained glass windows. The colored pieces remind me of rocks and gems that have been sliced. Enjoy your quilting... and crochet too!

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  13. shellysquiltsJuly 12, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Hey V, Beautiful windows! Funnily enough, I bought yarn the same weekend you did. (Great minds think alike!) I'm slowly making granny squares. Have a great week! Happy (crochet) hooking!

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  14. AlexisJuly 12, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Those windows are stunning! I thought of that Kaffe fabric right away, too. Your blanket is great- we've been sleeping under a crocheted cotton blanket I made years ago to beat the heat- they are wonderful for summer weather!

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  15. quiltmom annaJuly 12, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I love the stain glass windows and am really keen about Kaffe fabrics these days. I have been collecting them a bit at a time as they are quite expensive here in Canada(about 16-18 dollars a meter)
    I also love millefiore beads(sp?) that have little florals and round shapes inside them. You sometimes find paperweights with the same shapes in them.
    I am unfamiliar with the artist but will have to check him out.
    Your crochet blanket is very pretty- you do love color don't you?
    Happy creating,
    Anna

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  16. DenisehyeongJuly 12, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Victoria - Since I have stared quilting, I seem to see everything through the filter of "gee, what would that look like as a quilt!"

    I very recently discovered your blog and it's the first thing I check every morning.

    May I ask what kind of camera you use? Your colours are always so pure and lovely!

    thanks much
    Denise

    denisehyeong@gmail.com

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  17. Andrea, the little collectorJuly 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    I definitely thought of that Kaffe fabric. Love those windows. :)

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  18. Selvage QuilterJuly 12, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Wow, those windows are wonderful.

    I too have to crochet now and then! And when I do, it looks just like yours. Liberated quilting spills over into liberated crochet. :)

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  19. DianeJuly 13, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Those windows are phenomenal. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Tonya RicucciJuly 14, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    gorgeous!

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