I was keeping my eyes open for something that would spark interest for me to make a quilt to commemorate the 2017 eclipse. The International Quilt Study Center and Museum made a short video about some terrific quilts. It is called A Rare Occurrence and you can see it HERE.
A friend drafted this in Electric Quilt for me. Thanks Paula!!
And I have the center ring paper pieced. Next up, I'll paper piece the outer ring. I'll applique the center onto the outer circle, then applique a blue center circle. I plan on making it 20" and it will be a one block small quilt. This may also be a test block for a wedding quilt!
Next Friday September 1st I'll be starting our fall quiltalong- its called Palmateer Point.
Prayers to all those who have been affected by the hurricane. It breaks my heart to see such devastation.
That block is a wonderful Eclipse blocks. That fabrics are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful block!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you might be making a wedding quilt. And also if the eclipse would be something you would be inspired by for some kind of quilt.
ReplyDeleteVery creative eclipse quilt. Looking forward to seeing it all finished. Yay for the coming QAL :)
ReplyDeleteSuper job! It looks way too complicated for my piecing skills!
ReplyDeleteI love the EQ block!
ReplyDeleteThis would really be a wonderful wedding quilt and I would love to make a memory quilt too! It was an amazing event!!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to watching this evolve because the beginning is lovely. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI really like this, Lori! Mind if I steal the idea--and the EQ sketch (with credit on the label going to you, of course)? Not sure how I will use it yet, but I am liking the possibilities!
ReplyDeleteAnd this will be a perfect wedding quilt for a couple that got engaged on the day of Totality!
Lori pensé que tendrías en mente un edredón para los novios.
ReplyDeleteEste bloque es fantástico,
¡¡¡esperamos ver tu creatividad!!!
If you are interested, here is a link to another outstanding eclipse quilt:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.canuckquilter.com/2017/08/eclipse-sky-made-its-debut.html
Her husband is an astronomer and she designed the quilt for him. Your quilt is really interesting, too. Have fun with it!
Your eclipse quilt is wonderful! Linda Brannock designed a Sun, Moon & Stars quilt years ago that is calling to me! It is the primitive style I love!
ReplyDeleteYou make the project list seem simple. Impressed with all you get accomplished, mostly the time to stretch your legs in the freedom of the mountains. I use the excuse of working and living in the heat of Texas to prevent me from moving more, more, ha, - at all!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this link. Very interesting. I was wondering about antique quilts commemorating an eclipse. Neat that you are doing one and I love the block Paula drafted. Look forward to seeing your finish.
ReplyDelete"Totally" awesome.
ReplyDeletePerfect Eclipse quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooks pretty challenging... I'm sure it'll be awesome!!
ReplyDeletegreat idea! you know we love our commemorative quilts :)
ReplyDeleteEven though u didn't actually see the eclipse I've been toying with ideas and mag make something to dinner age the day, your interpretation looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever to think of that Lori. Very fitting for a wedding quilt for your lovely family.
ReplyDeleteI meant to say I have EQ6 but dont know how to use it properly. Would love to know how to draught something like that. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery clever! What a great way to commemorate the eclipse event.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic block and an amazing way to remember your total eclipse! And as for the wedding quilt idea - Wow!
ReplyDeletegreat beginning. will be wonderful to see your progress! inspiring
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