'Wot RoTT' exchange

[Renata L.]

Wot RoTT exchange quilt top is complete. The picture does not show it all... it is eight blocks across and five rows down. Once I decided what to make with the reels, this quilt was so much fun to piece. I think it was so much fun because every time a reel went under the needle, with all the papers still attached, I recognized all the frequent contributors to the Forum and felt I truly had received a block from a friend. After a while, I knew your blocks without even looking at the names! As for those whom I did not know, I felt I had to look you up on "Find a Member," to know a little more about you and the quilting you do--sometimes I learned a little more about the contributors to my quilt, sometimes I stared at a blank profile, but in the end, as I look at my quilt, I feel the camaraderie and friendship that this quilt came from.

The next step will be deciding whether to keep it as a throw or add another border for a queen sized bed. After watching Jacquie Gering's episode the other day, I am pretty sure I know what the quilting is going to look like... I will post again when it is completed.

Thank you all for this wonderful WotRoTT exchange. A special thank you to Rosemary and Lorna, without whom it truly would not have been possible!

[Nancy R.]

That is really beautiful, Renata! I love your sense of color! I would have a tough time deciding on the final size, too. I would probably make it into a lap quilt so I could fondle it and look at the reels while I'm awake. Although having it on the bed would give you sweet dreams!

Nancy

[Lorraine R.]

Wow Renata,
That is just beautiful. The colors are fantastic.
Love it. Love it.
Lori

[Margo C.]

Renata it is WONDERFUL!!

[Teresa B.]

Renata -

Great job!! It looks great.

[Maureen A.]

Wow,indeed Renata, your quilt is beautiful. I love it. I have only a few blocks done of mine but it is not exciting me at all - but yours - terrific.

[E.M. T.]

Very nice !! I think you caught the bug...the Modern Quilting bug, that is !!! :lol:

[E.M. T.]

Renata, I love this!! You did a great job on the layout and the color frames! I even see my reels!! Can't wait to see what your quilting looks like on this!

[E.M. T.]

Wow, It is amazing how different your's looks, are you joining the Modern Quilting Guild too? Bet it was fun pairing up the reels (and I bet there were some that just didn't match anyone elses too) cannot wait to see the whole thing.

I've managed to make some more advances. Tomorrow I will have to do some un-do-it stitch, as I had a brainstorm this afternoon, semi-trashed my sewing room to find a special piece of fabric and did yet another re-design (no I am not counting). The room has nearly recovered, and I am happier that I know where I am going with it and think that I will have enough b/ground fabric after all.

[Lotti D.]

Fabulous quilt, renata... Absolutely what I would want!

Persevere, rosemary, you'll get there in the end...

[Lorna B.]

Wow! That is too cool! Like Rosemary, I am also amazed you had such good pairs of colors. I love it. Didn't someone else show a "modern quilt" version?

Lorna

[Lorna B.]

Well, I just post a response but think I forgot to 'submit' it.
Basically it said WOW! and you have a great sense of colour! Inspirational and fabulous! Congratulations!

[Rita C.]

Renata, it's absolutely fabulous! I love it. What great couplings. And I know exactly what you mean about getting to know people through their spools. The quilting you are planning will be perfect. Congratulations.

Terrie, love the new profile photo.

[E.M. T.]

Terrie...what a happy Grandma !!

[Renata L.]

Wow, thank you all!!! I posted the photo and ran out the door only to return home this evening to your comments and it felt really good, like I should hurry up and make the backing and start quilting! I don't think I've joined the Modern Quilt Guild yet--the reels just felt right for this kind of project and so I followed my instinct. I kept on looking at Edyta's spool quilt, and even though it is lovely, I could not imagine it in my house. But our big sectional couch is a dark rust color and as a throw, this quilt would be perfect--with the added benefit that I would be using it, looking at the reels and reminiscing with great affection for all of you. Since it is a rather large throw, I could still use it on a bed too. Funny you should talk about looking for a piece of fabric, Rosemary... I tore up the house for three days looking for the graphite grey solid I had purchased for the the frame of the darker reels and finally gave up and picked the grey with flowers that you see in the quilt from my stash. I dropped something the other day behind my cutting table and when I bent down to pick it up, the bag with the grey fabric was back there too... after I had already finished piecing the blocks... Terrie, your grandchild looks so happy in your arms and you look so happy and beautiful!
Buona notte, sogni d'oro! (good night, sweet dreams!)