Friday, March 15, 2013

Two more finishes

About a year and a half ago, I started this piece as a project for Modern 8 Create.  I decided to hand quilt it.  It had very irregular edges, and I wanted to keep them but wasn't sure how. I took the quilted piece to a Rebels meeting and facing was suggested.  That is what I ended up doing.  I finished it yesterday while trying to keep my cold germs away from Bella.  When I got home, I hung it in the hall next to the door to my studio.  I am very pleased with how it looks there.  Tom thinks I hung it too low, but he is much taller than I am, so it looks that way to him. Always something to consider when hanging wall quilts.
The other finish this week is this small AAQI quilt.  I have been a member of the quilt-a-month group since it started.  Each month, they send out an optional theme for color, design, and fabric.  I don't usually follow them, mostly because I am obstinate, but this month I decided I liked two of the themes: rainbow trout and plaid fabric.  I also decided to embellish this one with ribbon and beads.
You can see the beads better in this detail shot.  I really love piecing plaid scraps together, so this was great fun.  I am going to register it this morning.  Most of my mini-art quilts have sold, but there are a few still on sale. (numbers at the bottom of this post)  AAQI will close its site at the end of this year, having reached its goal of raising a million dollars toward Alzheimer's research.  There are still some great pieces for sale at the site, and it is for such a worthwhile cause.  To take a look - AAQI Quilts for Sale.
I am going to work on getting well this weekend, and I hope that includes some quilting time.
Joyful quilting, everyone.
 
 
Numbers of my AAQI quilts still for sale:  8832, 10897, 11132, 12030, 12326, 13101
 
 
 

4 comments:

Sarah Craig said...

I love both your quilts, Miki - they're both so fun!! I'll go check out your quilts - I'm glad to hear they've reached their goal, although I'll be sad to see the end of the beautiful AAQI minis!

Eat Sleep Quilt said...

I like your quilts, I'd have never thought of facing it, how clever! The recipient of the AAQI quilt will love it! The colors in both pieces are so happy.

sheila 77 said...

It's a great fishy quilt with the beads and the checks. I also very much like your top quilt, it's a good shape.

Unknown said...

Рыба потрясающая! Характер хищный. Очень нравится.