“Shootin’ the Breeze” Finished!
Whoo-boy, the quilt of my brothers ended up taking quite a bit longer than I anticipated, but I’m very happy with the finished result.
I got to show it to my family in the almost-complete stage, and they LOVED it. That was very gratifying.
Here are few detail shots.
My brother Ricky.
My brother Todd.
Quilting faces was new to me, and rather intimidating. I studied the work of Hollis Chatelain and am very happy with the end result. (However, if I ever do faces again, I’ll use clear thread, rather than changing the thread colors throughout.)
As you can see, the quilting added a lot to the 3D aspects of the clothing, too.
I feel like I haven’t had much to show on my blog for a while, except for this quilt. So, to all my faithful readers, thanks for your patience! Now, I can have fun with other things (like mobiles) and share new adventures with you.
Ellen Lindner
P.S. I’ve entered this piece in an exhibit called “Guns: Loaded Conversations.” If accepted, it will tour for three years.
It’s awesome!
Thanks, Ingrid!
Very good outcome, Ellen! And it’s so appropriate for the theme “Guns: Loaded Conversations.” Hope it is selected!
Thanks, Martha!
This quilt is fabulous. I’m sure it will win awards.
Thanks, Annette!
I’m happy you entered it into the “loaded conversation” show- good luck!
Thanks, Wendy. It’s certainly appropriate to the theme.
It better be accepted! I look forward to seeing it in the cloth, at the PA Nat’l Quilting Extravaganza, among other venues!
Thanks, Eleanor. I hadn’t heard where the show would be traveling, so that’s interesting. (Heck, in 3 years, it feels like it could circle the globe!)
Wow Ellen, this is fabulous! Great job.
Thanks, Kristin!