My Quip - Something Old, Something New - Definitely a Deconstruction / Reconstruction

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In 1998 we created our Warhol’s Marilyn. I had found a unique and obscure PC program with which I was able to scan a picture and create a Cross stitch conversion of Marilyn's portrait. Today I'm sure that this type of software is readily available.

Quoting from my previous blog posting "the stitch work in coloring is identical from panel to panel", we, that is Andy and I, were not necessarily pleased with our early quilting work. It seemed that the complete panel did not necessarily do justice to the six Marilyn portraits.

And so we've decided to deconstruct and reconstruct a new wall hanging that will incorporate the six Marilyn's. We are looking for a dramatic background that will combine both our thoughts and quilting learning that we have been able to acquire in 15 years.

Will the change be dramatic? Could be... We are not sure as yet, but we are convinced that we had to do it again.

Progress to date - Qur original 1998 Warhol's Marilyn has been deconstructed. Stay tuned for our progress and updates to our 2013 Warhol's Marilyn.

If you have any comments or questions thoughts ideas please feel free to contact us at Quilts SB.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy.

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My Quip – EssbeeCon and Who Did Desi Adore? Accepted To QuiltFest 2013 of Jacksonville, Florida

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We just received notice today that our quilt EssbeeCon and our wall hanging Who Did Desi Adore? have both been accepted for display at QuiltFest 2013 of Jacksonville, Florida.

EssbeeCon

Who Did Desi Adore?

QuiltFest 2013, Quilting Thru the Ages will be held September 26 to 28 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water Street in Jacksonville, Florida.

Check out the details of our two entries on Quilts SB. Link to the following:

Q107 – EssbeeCon

Q105 – Who Did Desi Adore?

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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My Quip - Cosmo's Moon Selected for World Quilt Show - New England

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Andy and I just found out, in today's mail, that our quilt/wall hanging - Cosmo's Moon has be selected to be judged at the World Quilt Show - New England.

Our Cosmo's Moon will be on display at the World Quilt Show - New England XI at the Radisson in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Show will be held August 15-18.

Check out our Cosmo's Moon details on Quilts SB by linking to Q112 - Cosmo's Moon - Quilt and Wall Hanging.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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My Quip - Tampa Kaleidoscope - Loaded On Longarm

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The top to our Tampa Kaleidoscope quilt has now been completed. The frame and borders and incidental full and half-hexagons have been added.

The quilting design has been decided upon as a complement to the overall quilt. We will be completing the quilting on both our Longarm and domestic machines.

The current dimensions of Tampa Kaleidoscope are: Width - 94" (239 cms) and Length - 108" (274 cms). This is a large quilt.

Here are a couple more images of our Tampa Kaleidoscope in progress.

If you have any questions, thoughts, ideas, comments please feel free to contact us at Quilts SB.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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My Quip – Our Quilts and Wall Hangings In Progress

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Every now and again Andy and I have to survey what we are currently working on in our quilting world. Also, Radar has to check out any new gadget that comes into the shop area.

We have to have his seal of approval.

Here is our latest list of quilts and wall-hangings in progress.

• Tampa Kaleidoscope – Strips are sewn. Background, highlight borders, and quilting are being considered.
• Astro-Physics – Top completed. The back is to be the same as the background of the top. Quilting design is being drafted.
• Blumish One – Top completed. Quilting design is being drafted.
• Blumish Two - Top completed. Quilting design is being drafted.
• Joseph’s Coat - Top completed. Quilting design is being drafted.
• Joseph’s Pants – All blocks have been completed. Sashing has been determined. Final design to be determined.
• Hummingbird – Top completed. Border to be added.
• The Bird Cage – Ideas compiled. Initial design drafted.
• Rán – Design completed. Fabrics chosen.
• The Amulet – Top completed. Quilting design is being drafted.
• Equality Quilt – Design completed. Quilting design is being drafted.
• Damask – Fabrics acquired.
• Native American – Fabrics acquired.
• Batique OM – Fabrics acquired.
• Mauk II – Piecing begun.
• Ladies on The Boardwalk – Initial design completed.
• Trees – Background completed.
• Orange Peel Indian Summer – Top completed.
• The Eagle – Design completed. Fabrics acquired.
• Betty White 1950 – Design completed.
• Betty White 2010 – Design completed.

Check for previous postings in Quilts SB for the majority of the above listed projects.

Here are a detailed and a close up image of Blumish Two.

If you have any questions, thoughts, ideas, comments please feel free to contact us at Quilts SB.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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My Quip – Tampa Kaleidoscope – A Quick Update

Good Day,

Our Tampa Kaleidoscope quilt is definitely coming together, so-to-speak.

The majority of the strips of the half-hexagons have been pieced together. Only eight more inches remain to complete the inner top. We are amazed at our progress and how our design is taking shape.

Check back with Quilts SB to see our progress and updates.

If you have any questions, thoughts, and comments please feel free to contact us at Quilts SB.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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My Quip – Tampa Kaleidoscope – Quilt In Progress

Good Day,

Thought you may interested in some new images of the current progress of our new Tampa Kaleidoscope quilt. All hexagon strips have been created, and now we are sewing those strips together to construct the inner quilt top. We’re just going to let the pictures speak a thousand pieces.

And from the underside –

More –

To read about our progress of our Tampa Kaleidoscope make sure you check the past postings at Quilts SB. If you have any questions, thoughts, and comments please feel free to contact us at Quilts SB.

Enjoy,

Jim and Andy

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