Friday, February 27, 2015

Quilt Show Ready

As you know, there are so many little details before a quilt is truly finished: burying threads, binding, label, sleeve (if it's in a show), washing, blocking. But finally, all three quilts are ready for the SCVQA quilt show March 14-15 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.  It's not judged; simply a way to share what we've been working on the last two years. And Bay Area Modern has a section, too. If you're in the area I hope you will come.

My entries are Round Robin Improv (workshop), Curved Improv and Propellers and Planes. There's no room in my house to get a photo of the entire quilt. Hopefully I can get one at the show. And that will be my last photo of this quilt. Promise!

Steam Punk blocks and enlarged propeller blocks on point with sawtooth sashing.
Propellers and Planes (118"x118"), partial view.

Now to clean up the sewing room, relax a bit and then see what I can do with those New York Beauty blocks. Don't forget Pi Day! 3.141592653... translates to March 14, 2015 at 9:26.53 AM. How are you celebrating?

Enjoy the day,

24 comments:

audrey said...

I have never had to make a quilt sleeve yet.:) Important details but probably a bit tedious! Kudos to you for getting your quilts all ready for the show. They are absolutely wonderful!

FunThreads Designs said...

Stunning quilt!

Kris said...

Wow that is fabulous! good luck in the show!!

Ann said...

Thanks, Audrey. They've taken so long. I've enjoyed it but am glad to have them completed. (I hate sleeves. Supremely boring but useful.)

Ann said...

Thanks, Kris. It's more an exhibition since the quilts aren't judged. My favorite kind because people talk with each other about their quilts.

Ramona said...

Love this quilt design! The scrappiness keeps my eye moving around the quilt, as does the design. Just beautiful.

Cathy said...

Totally awesome! Wipe away my drool!

Stephie said...

My socks are well and truly blown off by your wonderful quilt Ann! I'm sure it will be remembered well by everyone that sees it in the exhibition; I really wish I could come! I look forward to the next photo very much :) x

Tracey Finch said...

It's fascinating and beautiful!

Ann said...

Thanks, Ramona. There are many scraps from quilts I've made over the years for family and friends. That makes it more special to me.

Ann said...

You're so funny, Cathy! Thanks.

Ann said...

How kind of you, Stephie. There are many talented members of our guild. It's great fun to see everyone's work in one place.The in-depth discussions about each quilt make it especially enjoyable.

Kaja said...

I didn't realise you were working to a deadline, but congratulations on getting all three done. I love this now it's finished - it's got that lovely scrappy feel but it all holds together really well at the same time. The different sized propellers work really well and I particularly like your pointy edges.

Kaja said...

I didn't realise you were working to a deadline, but congratulations on getting all three done. I love this now it's finished - it's got that lovely scrappy feel but it all holds together really well at the same time. The different sized propellers work really well and I particularly like your pointy edges.

Ann said...

I didn't have a deadline until the end of the year when the show seemed like a reasonable time to finish them. Without it, they probably would still be WIPs. Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement throughout this whole process.

Snowcatcher said...

I wouldn't be disappointed to see more photos of this lovely quilt. Congratulations on your finishes, and this is such a gorgeous quilt!

Lara B. said...

As far as I'm concerned Ann, you can keep on showing as many photos as you want of your quilts! Wish I could come to the show and see them in person!

Anonymous said...

I am happy to see more pictures of this quilt! It's a fascinating piece and it's wonderful you will get to share it with people at the quilt show. I wish I could attend!

Paul said...

Love the dark little triangle sashing between the blocks.

Cheryl said...

I can't wait to see this in person. I love the different sized props and may try and add one in to my steampunk quilt also!

Ann said...

Thanks, Paul. I haven't heard from you for a while.

Ann said...

Thanks, Cheryl. It will be fun to meet you, too. I really like the different sized propellers.

Angie in SoCal said...

Can't get enough of this quilt! It is so fabulous. How fun! Pi day - think I"ll make a lemon pie to have on that day.

Ann said...

I'm glad you like the quilt. Lemon pie sounds good to me! There will be pie here, too.