JoAnnHoffman Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I just finished my wholecloth challenge for the Rapid City Quilt Show in South Dakota. It's to show off the different longarmers in the area, no winner, no judging. I made this in memory of my lovely canary Dottie, who died in December. All my quilting customers knew her. She lived to be 10 and ate half a corn on the cob a day or half an apple. She ate like a little pig. I used a stencil from Quilting Creations Inc and the curved spiral from Thimble Works. It's only 36 x 36. It took me five days to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 JoAnn, That looks fabulous. I love the spiral and cross-hatching surrounded by the birds. It is quite beautiful. I'm sure that Dottie would approve. I also appreciate your including the info about the tools you used. Great job. I bet you really Wow them in SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APQS Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 WOW Jo-ann thats awesome! Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 It's beautiful JoAnn! I especially love the center. Very, very nice. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherylUribe Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Joann you are one talented lady! It is beautiful. What a nice tribute to Dottie! Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LA Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Jo Ann, Your love shines through in your quilting, you are a sweet gal & I hope that you have many happy memories of your little Dottie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLRtoQuilt Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 JoAnn, Your quilt is beautiful! You are an inspiration to all us newbies! Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulstitches Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 All I can say is....OO LA LA...your quilt is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it. Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 JoAnn, Thats beautiful, Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Beautiful!! I only hope that I can even have half of your talent when I grow up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammydiane Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 .....and I get to take classes from this lady. YEAH!!!! If I could learn to do just 1/10th of what you do JoAnn I would be a very happy camper. We are so lucky to have you right here in the Black Hills. Your quilt is absolutely awesome. I can't wait to see it in person. I'm so sorry about Dottie. I know how much she meant to you. You all wouldn't believe how sweet all JoAnn's birds are. They really get going when the machine starts up. I think you will knock their socks off at the show this summer. What a great advertisement for APQS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 It is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!! I wish I could take a class from you! How about coming to Sunny Florida? I have a spare room, a pool, and I am only a few minutes from the beautiful beaches of the emerald coast. Here's a little teaser...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 That is totally awesome!!! I'm sorry to hear about your little feather buddy. I also have birds. 3 finches, a cockatiel, 4 parakeets, a yellow ring neck and an australian rock pebbler. I lost 2 African Grays, several finches, a couple parakeets and a Lavender Headed Amazon so I know your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbWetzel Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Absolutely beautiful. I can only hope to be as good some day. It is just wonderful..............Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Your are a talented quilter. I know you loved Dottie and well now she will be with us forever. Beautiful Quilt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Very nice quilting - you do wonderful work! I can almost hear those birds singing and wings flapping - LOVE it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted April 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Thank you for all the wonderful comments and the invite to Florida. Very tempting. Our grass is just turning green and the snow is still melting. It's calving season and the little bald face babies are running and playing. (white face calfs) Spring is definitely here. Yahoo! Next month the tourists will be heading in to see Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Crazy Horse and the Black Hills. I liked the peace and quite of winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JaneAnnHouser Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 How did you get so good so fast!?!?! Really, unbelievable. It's got motion, flow, composition, interest...very compelling to look at. I cannot wait to see what you produce in the future! I want to be a cowgirl and quilt like YOU! Jane Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 That's funny because I want to quilt like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 JoAnn, your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing with us. And, I want to be like you and Jane Ann! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Sue, I agree with you. I want to be like them too:) . I also want to go visit JoAnn. It sounds like heaven. I love Spring and seeing all the new babies. Hi Jane Ann see you in a couple of weeks. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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