04 February 2012

Behind the giraffes

Yesterday afternoon, I took my turn minding the gallery for the EBMQG Stitch Modern Quilt Show. It was so fun to talk to the visitors who came through. Almost all were quilters, one couple from as far away as Boston. I'm sure they flew into town just for our show.
I took advantage of a lull between visitors to turn Savannah Kiss around and photograph the back. I had finished the quilt minutes before our hanging meeting on Tuesday, and hadn't gotten any photos.
The back is pieced from green and brown cotton solids, Kaufman Carolina Chambray in gold (a cross weave with yellow threads in one direction and brown in the other), and a 24" circle pieced from scraps from the quilt top.

The animals show on the back through their heavy outlines and contrasting quilting style.
The noses touch in the green circle.
And the brown quilting thread stands beautifully against the gold and green.

The opening reception for the show is tonight, 6:30-8:30 at the Piedmont Center for the Arts. I'm bringing gingerbread and a bottle of wine. You don't want to miss it!


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13 comments:

  1. Peppermint PinwheelsFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I have to say, I love the back even more than the front! All those lines of stitching are beautiful.

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  2. MariQuiltsFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    The back of this amazing quilt is wonderful......sounds like you are having fantastic experience.

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  3. MargaretFebruary 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Words don't do it justice. This is beautiful and must be seen in person to truly appreciate.

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  4. Venus de HiloFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Wow, thanks for posting the quilting details. What a stunning job! Wish I could hop on over for the reception... have fun!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Dan this quilt is just fantastic - I so wish I was able to see it in person - I'm sure that all who get a chance to see it in person will love it

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  6. MB in MIFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    beautiful.........

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  7. Krista SchneiderFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Wish I could go! The quilt is extraordinary and I'm glad it's up on display. Wine and gingerbread sound lovely.

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  8. felicityFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Both sides of this piece are equally stunning. So so beautiful!!

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  9. MeganFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    You are both a genius and a magician. Breathtaking.

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  10. quirky granola girlFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    i love gazing at your quilting and it really shines through on the back of this quilt.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    c'est magnifique
    bravo a vous
    mamisa
    http://magalleriepatch.canalblog.com/

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    You do the most intricate, incredibly beautiful work. This quilt is stunning!

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  13. Sujata ShahMarch 9, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Hi! Just found your blog! This quilt is amazingly beautiful. I am going to spend some time and go through your posts.
    Thanks for sharing!

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