Monday, April 4, 2011

Eventide: Parade Time

Whew!  My entry in the parade almost didn't get posted because we lost electricity in my neighborhood for about 5 hours!!!  Right when I was going to post this photo!!!

So here it is..quick before the electricity goes out again.

Edited (on 4/6/11) to add:  Sorry for the hasty post.  It really was a miracle that I got this posted on Monday night.  We had horrible storms in GA and sadly 6 people lost their lives in the weather.  Along with countless trees (including one somewhere in my neighborhood that caused our power outage before the storm even hit). 

I do want to say a BIG HUGE THANK YOU to Thelma at Cupcakes n' Daisies for organizing and maintaining this quilt along.  It was so fun and supportive and I loved seeing everyone's progress on Tuesdays.  Tuesdays just won't be the same (until the next one??? hee hee). Thank you also for everyone who visited and commented during the quilt along.  Another reason why Tuesdays were so much fun--all the comments!

This is a big quilt and outside was the only place I had that was big enough to get a photo.  Really.  There isn't this much floor space in my little house.  I ordered some Moda wide backing and can't wait to get this to a long-arm quilter so I can use it this spring.  

Thanks again everyone!  To those who have asked the fabric line is Moda Fig & Plum, a line a few years ago from Joanna of Fig Tree Quilts.   I love Fig Tree fabric and I bet any of her lines would make a stunning quilt. Thank you Joanna for always designing beautiful fabric.  And a big thanks to Carrie of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. for always designing unique and challenging patterns.  Lots of pieces, but definitely worth it:)  

13 comments:

Carol said...

It's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

Wow!

Kat said...

Great 'Eventide' !! :))

stephanie @ Luckystarquilts said...

Lovely!! Great job! I just got my fabrics so I'm way behind but, yours will inspire me!

Abbybeth said...

that is SO stunning, the coloring is unusual but completely gorgeous!

carol fun said...

I just looked at the parade of these Eventide quilts and yours is my favorite! I love your choice of fabrics and the placement of the colors. Just GORGEOUS!

Becky said...

Love your quilt! Great outdoor photo!

Gari in AL said...

That was quite a storm we had last night, wasn't it? Our electricity was out for 4 hours, back on for 30min. and then out for 1 hour. All the clocks were blinking when I got up this morning. Oh, and your quilt is beautiful.

Sharrieboberry said...

Your Eventide is lovely. Congratulations on your finish!

Michelle said...

Beautiful! Love the outdoor pictures...bring on the sun! :)

Sinta Renee said...

Your quilt is beautiful! Taking the photo outside was a great idea... because it looks like a garden quilt to me! Wonderful work.

dianne said...

oooo!!! very, VERY pretty! i love it!

Linda said...

Gorgeous! Congratulations on getting it all done AND winning the gift certificate!

So sad about about that terrible storm.