Had Elayne not been bringing The Bunny Quilt ("Bunnies in he Cabin") to me all the way from Crossville, Tennessee, I probably would have not gone to guild meeting yesterday. But I went, and I'm glad I did. I can't even put into words what a beautiful job of quilting Elayne did. I wish you could see the actual quilt because I have not been able to show the quilting at its best in the photos. No digitized or computerized quilting here, folks. This is all original hand-produced quilting, done with Elayne's longarm.
My goals for the immediate future will be to bind this and the other two quilts I have registered to go in Birmingham Quilters Guild's 2011 Quiltfest quilt show. I also have to sew on hanging sleeves and labels.
This beautiful thing, also on our show-and-tell clothesline yesterday, is Alabama Quilt Symposium's donation quilt, which will be given away at the organization's show this summer at St. Bernard College at Cullman, Alabama.
I was surprised to learn that the floral details on this quilt are hand painted, not appliqued. Even as I was doing close-up shots of the quilt, I didn't realize that.
If you'd like to purchase a chance to win this quilt, go to Alabama Quilt Symposium's website.
Below are a few photos of other show-and-tell from yesterday's guild meeting that you might enjoy.
My friend Gerry made this beautiful beaded necklace to sell in our quilt show boutique. We decided at this meeting that half the profits from the quilt show, including the boutique, will go to Alabama Power's Project Share, a program that provides emergency assistance to our elderly and disabled neighbors who need help with their energy bills.
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I can no longer ignore the fact that my physical condition is deteriorating. I now walk like one of those little old ladies you see going down the street taking half-inch steps at a time. In addition, my balance is off. I don't mean I'm dizzy. It isn't that. I just feel like I'm walking on stilts or something and that I might tip over at any time. I think that's because my legs (well, my entire body) has become so stiff.
Andy has made me promise I will make an appointment with the doctor right away for a Lymes Disease test. So that's what I'm going to do.
Can you guess which one of the people in the video is me? Hint: I'm not on a skateboard and I'm not in a car.
You have probably seen this popular YouTube video, but maybe like me, you never get tired of watching it.
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On 05/10/2011, Debra said ...
Such a cute bunnies quilt! I know everyone who sees it will enjoy it!
On 05/10/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
Love the bunny quilt and Elayne did an amazing job of quilting it. Applause for you both!!
The Show and Tell quilts and the necklace are lovely! I would never have guessed that the donation quilt's "applique" was painted. Well done!
Sorry to hear that you're having mobility problems, stiffness, and the wobblies (as a friend calls her unsteadiness).I also hope you'll have a physical exam to find the cause and cure. You're too young for this to be just age and fibro.
The video is new to me and I like that little lady's spirit! She had the power to deploy the airbag!
Hugs!
On 05/10/2011, Julie in WA said ...
I love the bunny quilt! It turned out so beautifully.
Wow! I have not seen that video, it made me hoot with laughter, and I had to watch it three times!
Thanks for sharing pics from the guild meeting; it is like going to a quilt show without having to leave my house!
On 05/10/2011, Joanne Cage said ...
The bunny quilt is even more fabulous with that beautiful quilting. Hope you can get relief from the stiffness, etc.
On 05/10/2011, Jen said ...
Wow, that quilt is so beautiful! I love the custom quilting. Thanks for sharing the inspiration photos too. I fell in love with that sunset one. I love quilts that make me think: "Wow, how did they do that?" I hope the doctor cures your stiffness. Feel better soon!
On 05/10/2011, Jackie said ...
The bunny quilt is just breathtaking! I think the quilting pattern perfectly compliments it!
Have never seen the video but that is a keeper! Too funny!
Hope you're feeling better soon!
Jackie
On 05/10/2011, sylvia weitzel said ...
Susan, I walk like a little old lady too. My legs are stiff and if I don't watch my steps, I fall down. I hate having to take out my cane. I thought I was over that. Fibromyalgia is terrible. Those quilts are beautiful. I sure miss being able to quilt. Hope you have a good and relatively pain free week.
Sylvia Weitzel
On 05/11/2011, Kai said ...
That bunny quilt turned out soooooo beautiful! And it's fun seeing such diversified quilts! I didn't even KNOW a person could PAINT a quilt! WOW! As for the shakiness when you walk, I soooo sympathize! I'm glad Andy is insisting you see the doc. I have lost my balance enough to fall several times over the past 4 years & it's frightening AND frustrating - not to mention PAINFUL! Love you bunches, Susan!
On 05/11/2011, Jackie said ...
Oops! Realized I misspelled "complement."
On 05/11/2011, LaVoice said ...
Sorry you are having so many issues. Do trust you will soon overcome them. I am glad you felt up to going to this quilt outing. I love all the quilts.
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