Although I typically make larger bed quilts, I usually gravitate to tiny pieces. This quilt was my first big leap to make something with big shapes. While it was quite challenging to work at a different scale, I grew to embrace the big shapes and the power they have when just a few forms take up the whole quilt. I used machine applique to create each of the main shapes and chose simple straight-line quilting to keep the focus on the shapes. While working large was uncomfortable at first, I hope that this quilt evokes a sense of warmth and comfort with the soothing yet warm colors. The shapes ultimately grew to form an embrace of their own, reminding me of a big hug.
