My husband and I have been plotting and designing our new tattoos and while he knew exactly what he wanted to get I was bouncing all around…. as if I’m not already a scatter-brain. What I did know was that I wanted something that would be a tribute to the craft I love sew so much- Quilting!
I began designing little whimsical-looking sewing machines, then a pin cushion with a spool of thread, then a sewing machine with some patchwork under the presser foot, to finally—> a 4-patch with some quilting around the perimeter a needle, thread and a button. I love buttons! Don’t believe me? Check this out.
My husband and I get our tattoos at Anthem Tattoo in Gainesville, FL. “Little Mike” hooks it up whenever we go by. ::smile:: The design is custom-made and I love it! I took in 4-patch block of fabrics that incorporate a bright and young color palette of yellow, turquoise, red, and purple and a button and Mike did the rest.
I am very pleased with the outcome and can’t wait to go back for the second round of color so it can be even more vibrant. Do you have a tattoo honoring your craft? If so, what is it? Please comment. I love to hear from my readers! Wanna see more sewing/quilting related tattoos? Check out this Flickr group I’m a member of.
AMW
Just found this post (and your blog) from the Gen X Quilters blog where you commented. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your tattoo! My next one will be a log cabin block, just deciding when and where.
Bryn Hatch
Hello Vanessa, have you made a ‘sat nav’ cushion rest? I thought I would try to make one but can think of how to make it grip on the dashboard and, what to weight it down with?
Can you help me please?
Bryn.
UK