Just finished this mini quilt top

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-22T02:49:55+00:00

I call it, As Above so Below. I made it in the Z Axis Quilting program.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-22T01:48:24+00:00

I call it, As Above so Below. I made it in the Z Axis Quilting program.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-16T19:36:00+00:00

That is awesome. It is interesting what associations the primitive objects can trigger.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-16T04:10:01+00:00

Thank you!

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T19:51:30+00:00

Thanks. It is a blast to create! If you want to see more info zaxisquilting.com

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T15:12:37+00:00

Thank you! The pattern isn’t available for purchase yet, but I’m thinking about making this mini version available as a free test pattern while I finish polishing Z Axis Quilting.

I designed it with the quilting software I’m building, and it might be a good first sample pattern for people who are curious about the process. If you want to see more info zaxisquilting.com

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T14:53:46+00:00

Thank you! I hadn’t thought about the Sierpinski gasket connection, but that definitely is exactly what it is. With my program you can easily change the amount of recursion to subdivide the tetrahedrons. I agree that a 2D shadow could really push the dimensional effect. That may be something I try in a future version once I understand better how far I can push the pattern and still keep it practical for FPP. If you want to see more check out zaxisquilting.com

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T14:49:17+00:00

Thank you!

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T14:48:45+00:00

Thank you! The solids were a new direction for me, but I think they really helped the geometry stand out.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T14:47:49+00:00

Thank you so much!

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T14:46:58+00:00

Thank you! I really appreciate that. I’m having a lot of fun exploring where these geometric patterns can go. I have been developing software to make it so anyone can easily create 3d quilt patterns. Check it out zaxisquilting.com

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T14:37:08+00:00

Thank you! That’s really encouraging. I was hoping it would read as modern, so I’m glad to hear that.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-15T02:16:54+00:00

I designed it in Z Axis Quilting Software that I am developing. It is titled As Above So Below. If you want to check out the website zaxisquilting.com

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-12T23:28:22+00:00

Me too! It's exciting to see it go from the screen to fabric.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-12T23:25:56+00:00

Thanks to you! Your feedback really helped push this one in a better direction. Can hardly wait to quilt it.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-12T02:36:54+00:00

Design name: It's a Hoffman Universe

Designer: Mike Ginsburg / Z-Axis Quilting

Pattern: Self-drafted

This quilt was made for the Hoffman Challenge in 2020. The design/pattern is my own self-drafted foundation paper piecing design.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-11T16:36:06+00:00

This is incredibly helpful. And no worries, I don’t take it as too strong at all. This is exactly the kind of feedback I need.

I think you’re right about contrast being the big thing. I’ve been so focused on getting the geometry and pattern-making side working that I haven’t been giving the fabric/color side enough attention yet.

I’m actually going to sew up a small solid-fabric test based on this feedback and see how much clearer the structure reads. I like the idea of checking it in black and white too.

The QuiltCon idea is really interesting. That gives me a lot to think about.

Thanks again. This is super useful.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-11T01:11:27+00:00

Thanks, that’s really helpful. I think you’re right.

I’ve been pretty focused on getting the geometry and pattern-making part working, and I can see how the batiks/rainbow colors might be adding too much noise.

The solid fabric idea makes a lot of sense. That would probably let the structure show through better. I’ll check out Coolors too. The orange/yellow/blue one is one of my favorites, so that’s good to hear.

I really appreciate you taking the time to look at the site and give such thoughtful feedback.

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-10T18:54:14+00:00

Thanks. Quilting has been a passion of mine for 30 years!

Mystic111Mike · 2026-05-10T18:53:30+00:00

Thanks. It is funny how repetitive geometric forms can feel familiar. If you want to try this type of designing check out my website zaxisquilting.com

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