You’ve seen this quilt in a sketch — before — but here it is finished. In that linked post, I showed all different kinds of ways to color this quilt, and in different sizes, too.
Since this quilter lives far away from me, I can’t show with my hands how big I want the panto to be. So I mock it up on an illustration. (Thanks, Affinity Designer, which is now half-off in price.) I sort of obsess about the right panto for the right quilt; in this one I didn’t want any sharp points, but I didn’t want any curlicues either. In a “what do you think about this quilt design?” discussion, and Carol said “that one works” I felt better about it.
When I opened the box when it was returned to me and unfurled it onto my living floor, I fell in love all over again. In the end, I had the Greek Key design lean to the left, for no apparent reason. You have to call them like you see them.
Last year, I scooped up the backing fabric for a song when our LQS closed (sad sad to see them go), and I ended up loving this bright fresh green against that poppy red fabric.
Many of these blocks were made for me by members of The Gridster Bee; some are missing because of health reasons — theirs or a loved one. I finished up what blocks were missing, and sent it off to my quilter. I started the Gridster Bee several years ago, and when I needed to retire, Patti took it over. This year I joined for one last time. As a thank you, I sent Patti this little badge: she deserved it. (badge from here).
We went over to a favorite place for photos: the exterior entrance of the California Air Resources Board. We had about 6 minutes of sun today and that’s when we snapped these photos. This is quilt number 295 in my Quilt Index. I also get to put it up on my Portfolio of Group Quilts. And I’m thankful for my husband, who gamely goes with me to hold my quilts, and cheers me on.
Twenty-one quilts made with friends: quite a history. Something more to feel grateful for this week.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
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Twenty one group quilts-wow! And I think you saved the best til last! What a wonderful quilt, Elizabeth! It reminds me of a whole bag of peppermint lollies (what you would call candy.) And I remember having that green background fabric in a grey and mustard. I wonder whether it was designed by an Aussie? Anyway, it looks lovely. The quilting is perfect too!
oh it turned out so good! And the backing is inspired!! I learned something new, I did not know you could play with the size of the edge to edge. Something else for me to obsess about. Your gridster bee run was epic, are you the last remaining original member? We should do a reunion!!!
Love the quilt….yes it reminds me of the peppermint pinwheel candies. I especially love quilts of group efforts. One of my most treasured quilts on wall in my family room is an appliquéd quilt of nine different bird blocks set in a lattice. Eight treasured friends, five of whom are gone now created this memorable piece. Thank you for sharing the quilt, expressive quilting and delightful background fabric. Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings, Dawn
A stunning quilt. I went back to your previous post about it. It was interesting to see all the various colorations. Frankly, I have a bit of trouble with these type of kaleidescope patterns. I get a bite seasick and I have to find a point where I can settle my eyes. With this one, the cross like pattern worked. It looks magnificent in red and white.
Congratulations on a beautiful finish. The quilt and design is fantastic up close, but is simply magical when you showcase it from further away. Looks like the perfect cherry on the top of your many long years leading (and now participating) in this bee. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. May it be filled with all the things you need.
This is a really beautiful quilt. The group quilts in my collection of quilts remain among my most favorites. And I’m so happy that you are represented in a great many of them.
Happy Thanksgiving! This quilt is wonderful and perfect to have it finished in time for Christmas with it’s red and white dancing blocks 🙂
Red and white quilts are always so striking and you add the wonderful modern design and this quilt just sings joyously! Thanks go out to your husband also for his quilt holding capabilities to allow you to share such beautiful pictures with us all.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I am thankful for you and all the inspiration I absorb from your words and photos!
Your quilt is beautifully done, as always. I told the hubs about how you get help from your spouse finding places to take the photos and then with holding the quilts, but he didn’t volunteer to do the same! Red and white is a great combo and used to advantage in this quilt!