by Elaine M.
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July 26, 2006

Mosaic Quilt revisited--for Ellie et al

January 13, 2008 01:12 PM EST
views: 121 | comments: 53


In a recent Capture This contest, the theme was mosaic. I submitted a photo of a quilt I had made, and I am pleased to acknowledge that it was one of the winners. You can see my entry here, or at the following link: http://www.gather.com/viewImage.jsp?fileId=3096224744531284&nav=Namespace&memberId=65561


 


There were many wonderful comments posted, among them requests to see the back of the quilt.  It is a "tied" quilt, that is the quilt sandwich of mosaic top, fluffy batting, and backing cloth are held together with knotted strings placed about 3-4 inches apart over the entire quilt. I chose to go one step further and anchored each tie with a small button.  There are hundreds of ties and buttons on the back of my quilt.                                                                                                                

So, these photos finally tell "the rest of the story."  This is for you, Ellie, and all my other Gather friends who expressed interest in the fruits of my labor.
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Comments: 53

Vivian P. Jan 13, 2008, 1:31pm EST
beautiful quilts
Digital Diva S. Jan 13, 2008, 1:48pm EST
It's a beautiful quilt Elaine. Of course I think you should have close-ups of the front!!!

That's a lot of buttons.
Digital Diva S. Jan 13, 2008, 1:50pm EST
Thank you for posting this to Best Original Photos, Art, Video and Writing for 2008
Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Jan 13, 2008, 1:51pm EST
That is so gorgeous, Elaine!
Wilma M. Jan 13, 2008, 6:24pm EST
Thanks, Elaine. This is a gorgeous quilt. I just cannot imagine the hours of labor that went into making it!!

Thanks for showing us the button side!
that extra step will probably insure the quilt is around for many decades...awesome work
Ellie !. Jan 13, 2008, 8:29pm EST
I love it! I love it! I love it! So, I clicked on the little picture window and it pulls up a closeup of the front, too. I am happy.
I am so glad I ran across Marilyn on Gather...you two are among the many who bring creativity to Gather...and inspire me!
(And I know that not all of have like creative talents...I appreciate all.)
Nancy S. Jan 14, 2008, 12:37am EST
You certainly deserved a win Elaine. It's beautiful front & back.
Bundy P Jan 14, 2008, 9:34am EST
Gorgeous!
Madame Donna C. Jan 14, 2008, 4:13pm EST
You certainly have a talent with fabric, Elaine. It's wonderful to see what you can do.
Jerri H. Jan 14, 2008, 6:23pm EST
That is pretty amazing Elaine~
Jerri H. Jan 14, 2008, 6:24pm EST
I have never tied a quilt....actually quilting a top is my least favorite part :)
Jerri H. Jan 14, 2008, 6:27pm EST
I kinda miss piecing....I will have to figure a way to get all the stuff back out without having to worry about the little one ;)
Jo C. Jan 14, 2008, 10:38pm EST
That quilt has me swooning, such a lovely choice of fabrics and colors!
necee t. Jan 15, 2008, 2:09pm EST
very very beautiful... thanks...
Linda K. Jan 15, 2008, 3:32pm EST
You are amazing and this is awesome!
Ellie !. Jan 15, 2008, 5:14pm EST
You could make quilts and donate them to charity and save entire third world countries all by ourself.
;-)
Cameron B. Jan 16, 2008, 8:05pm EST
Gorgeous quilt!!! I love your quilts and photos!!
What a great job, Elaine! Beautiful!
Jo C. Jan 17, 2008, 12:48pm EST
Elaine - I love it!
Also loved your comment on the Girl Scout cookies and dieting problem I have:
You had me laughing wth this and oh, can I relate! I can tell you that I'd eat WAY too many of those cookies!

"I can never forget the year I raised my hand at the wrong moment and became chairperson for my daughter's Brownie troop cookie sales. How many cookies would YOU eat if there were cases of them just sitting in your house??? Uh-huh...."
Tina Coruth Jan 17, 2008, 3:40pm EST
Elaine, you sure do beautiful work! Your win was well deserved!
Dee - Nature Babe! Jan 19, 2008, 10:43am EST
It is gorgeous! I need to get back to quilting. I do way to many crafts to stick with anyone for very long.
Cristina S. Jan 19, 2008, 5:37pm EST
this is a gorgeous quilt -and I love the buttons on the back!
Leigh M. Jan 19, 2008, 9:24pm EST
What a beautiful quilt. Adding the buttons was a wonderful creative idea.
Mariana T. Jan 20, 2008, 1:09pm EST
Greetings Elaine - somehow I missed congratulating you on this gorgeous quilt. I love things like that - you put loads of work in it and I like the buttons in the back - great touch. I love the picture of the front of the quilt - gorgeous work! Salud.
Janna O'Donnell Jan 20, 2008, 1:12pm EST
What a lot of work but what a stunning product. You're truly an artist.
Sherrie H. Jan 20, 2008, 9:38pm EST
Very pretty! Looks like a lot of work.
Kadee K. Jan 22, 2008, 1:01pm EST
Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
Linda K. Jan 22, 2008, 5:23pm EST
Everything you do is a beautiful work of art! Elaine, help me, I want to read your update on your "Whistler" article, but I don't know which one it is??
Lucky Stars Jan 24, 2008, 5:55pm EST
Beautiful and creative work, Elaine. Gorgeous!!
Erika S. Jan 25, 2008, 11:10pm EST
Fantastic work Elaine!
Ellie !. Jan 26, 2008, 1:39am EST
i still love this...should i take pictures of my grandmother's quilts...
Ellie !. Jan 26, 2008, 11:56am EST
Yipee! I'm down to yesterday's comments...and only 100 to return!
I have only 37 minutes left on my laptop battery that started out fully charged at 6 am when i got up and fixed breakfast for hubby and daughter who was off to work
Kimber L. Jan 27, 2008, 1:35pm EST
It is a very beautiful quilt!!!! I am trying to make a quilt, my grandmother gave me a pattern. Ihave very little time to put to it but I do have several "patches" done. IF i get it completed it will be a grandmother's garden patterned quilt! I love working on it when I do get the time!
Teresa L. Jan 27, 2008, 5:38pm EST
Beautiful!!!
Mary M. Jan 27, 2008, 9:24pm EST
Just lovely. You are very skilled.
Glenn T. Jan 28, 2008, 12:35am EST
Memorable handiwork, Elaine, in lovely patterns, creative flair and artistic delicacy!
Amanda C. Jan 29, 2008, 5:46am EST
it is a gorgeous quilt!

Looks like you put a lot of time into it to make it so beautiful!

You did a great job!
Carrie O. Feb 2, 2008, 10:15pm EST
Absoloutely beautiful! You have a wonderful talent!
Ellie !. Feb 3, 2008, 12:45am EST
i showed one of my friends at work your quilt.
Ellie !. Feb 3, 2008, 12:45am EST
there is a quilt group where they make quilts for charity.
Ellie !. Feb 3, 2008, 12:45am EST
i actually went to the quilting store with her one day...they had tons of fun fabric
Ellie !. Feb 3, 2008, 12:45am EST
happy superbowl party...you must be in bed by now
Ellie !. Feb 3, 2008, 12:46am EST
all my children are out...one at work, two at movies...
Deb D. Feb 4, 2008, 7:36pm EST
I love this quilt! You have sooo much talent....you're amazing.
Jillian J. Feb 22, 2008, 6:47pm EST
The patience of a saint -j.
jessie voigts Feb 26, 2008, 3:59pm EST
gorgeous! i featured this, in our quilting group, piecebypiece. thanks!
Great one!
*LORA* M. Mar 10, 2008, 8:45pm EDT
very nice pic
Charles k. Jun 2, 2008, 7:14am EDT
That is gorgeous. That is why I love mosaic, it looks fabulous and is great for so many different styles, techniques, mediums and themes that everyone can have fun with it. Congratulations on winning the competition.
Sherrie H. Sep 3, 2008, 10:43am EDT
I just did an article on mosaics and this showed up as a related article. Great job!

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