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!


13 comments:

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

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

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

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  8. You are both a genius and a magician. Breathtaking.

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

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

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

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  12. 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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