Wednesday, May 30, 2012

MIDAS/ WOYWW

Yippie! Midas is finally finished! The piece is very stunning and designed by my friend Brian. I quilted it all in Superior gold metallic thread. I felt like I was joined at the hip with this quilt by the time I finished. Some very long hours and even some mistakes where I had to unstitch and restitch. Right now I am jumping for joy!
I was able to sneak into my studio and work on a 3 X 5 chunky book piece. The theme is "French inspired" so I did the French corset. Lacing the sides was my chunky embellishment.
I also love the back of the page with the humor that I added.
If you would like to see what is on the desks of others, check out Julia's Stamping Ground! I will be back to view the other desks after a much needed sleep.

36 comments:

akilli melek said...

That is one amazing quilt. You must have taken ages. It is beautiful.
caroline #32

SandeeNC said...

I know a lot of us are messing up Julia's simple plan cause we forgot to add the asterick by our name so even though you are above me without the asterick I am going to send my address to sarah and that way you can send your address to Neil without causing too much chaos I hope. lol waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

Lynn Holland said...

I love the cheeky work you have done this week but please can we have our weekly fix of our favourite Papillon
Lynn - one I made earlier today

LuLu said...

Howdy and Happy 3rd WOYWW!

Nice work! Great quilting!!!

Would love for you to stop by my blog when you have a moment or 2!

Peace,
LuLu
http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2012/05/woyww-053012-starting-h-potter-art.html

Neil said...

Hi there.
Looking at the list, I'm to send you my ATC for the swap so if you could email me your address I'll get it in the post.
Your quilt is awesome! So much time and hard work I'm sure but it is beautiful!
Neil #30
nsasthewalkers@gmail.com

Helen said...

Congratulations it is beautiful! Happy WOYWW, Helen 8

Claire said...

WOW!! that is stunning!! my sister-in-law made us all quilts when we left the states - there truly are something to treasure!!
have a great week :)
no.59

CraftygasheadZo said...

Stunning! Take care & enjoy this special WOYWW anniversary! Zo xx 43

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Happy 3rd WOYWW!!
OMG, that quilt is astonishing - I love the intricate pattern. Way to go Brian :) I simply will never have the patience to create something like that so am full of admiration for people who do!
And I love that ATC - the lacing is the perfect embellishment. Fab print on the back too, lol!!
Hugs, LLJ #77 xx

Redanne said...

Wow, you are right, the quilt is stunning, love all the detail. Also love your piece with the basque, the back is very funny. Not sure if this number is right or the other one, but anyway, Happy WOYWW, Anne x #38

Twiglet said...

Your quilt is amazing - what an achievement!!!
Happy WOYWW 3rd anniversary.
We have made some fab blogging friends through our mad blog hop haven't we!!
Have a great week. x Jo

Jacqueline said...

No wonder you are jumping for joy after finishing that quilt!! It's stunning!!! Congratualtions on such beautiful work!

Happy WOYWW

Jackie #115

Joe Madl said...

wonderful!! what an accomplishment! and so beautiful! and i simply hate quilting with metallic threads...applause! applause! applause!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I sew, but I don't make anything that requires a pattern. I'm just thrilled I was given the chance to "meet" you through this wild and fun blog hop we take each week. Happy 3rd WOYWW Anniversary from #2.

May said...

Fabulous work this week... Gorgeous quilt... Hugs May x x x#4

Unknown said...

Your quilt is amazing. All that intricate quilting. I know it will be even more beautiful in real life - all the gold shimmer. One to treasure I think! Happy WOYWW Birthday to you Helen 83

Katie said...

That quilt is gorgeous! I think maybe I'll go work on a quilt now :) Thanks for the inspiration.

Katie (38)

Annie said...

Happy WOYWW Anniversary. Your quilt is absolutely stunning. You must be very proud of this achievement. Love your card too and the humour is great......right up my street ! I am now your newest follower so I can keep up to date with your creations crafty hugs........Annie x

MvM-design said...

Happy WOYWW anniversary ☼
have a great week!

Hugs Marleen # 28

Unknown said...

Wow that is a stunner...no wonder you are jumping for joy. It's a work of art. Nice to enjoy the finished result of your effort hey? *smiles* Norma

Angie said...

Oh Wow ...what a work of art ...and so beautiful ...so much work but look at the result ...you must be so proud of the final result.
Happy 3rd Woyww Birthday

Elizabeth said...

Wow! Absolutely stunning ... that is the most beautiful quilt I have ever seen ... it will be treasured as an heirloom for many years to come, I'm sure. Love the bit of French humour too. Happy WOYWW and have a lovely week. Elizabeth x #96

Unknown said...

what a fantastic quilt! I take my hat off to you,you must have lots of patience...your book is also super,,,well done!

Robin Panzer Art said...

Your quilt is stunning and I absolutely adore your corset humor, I'll be chuckling over that one all day!!! Happy 3rd WOYWW Anniversary!

famfa said...

Gorgeous quilt. How intricate. Great card
Famfa 123

Ann said...

what a beautiful ,gorgeous quilt..your work is just breathtaking!! your love of this art form just shines in this quilt!
your chunky book piece is wonderful...but forgive me if my eyes go back to the quilt!!!!!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

What a fun post, quite the variety and a beautiful quilt.It amazes me how someone can make a BIG quilt. Thanks for the visit. Happy WOYWW

Minxy said...

congrats on finishing your quilt and your page is beautiful. happy woyww anniversary fellow desk hopper
Minxy #3

VonnyK said...

You are so clever, that quilt is amazing. Love those crazy cards too.
Happy 3rd anniversary and have a great week.
Von #20

RosA said...

WOW, what a fabulous quilt! A huge amount of work involved, I can quite imagine! But I love your Paris inspired chunky book page, that's really cool!
Happy WOYWW 3rd Birthday!

Neet said...

Whey Hey - I found your correct blog from all that you do on only the third guess. Top, bottom and then second.
Love your work - you are very talented - absolutely adore the corset page.
Happy Blogaversary - Hugs, Neet #15 xx (late because she had a shed load of visitors yesterday)

Eliza said...

Wow, wow, wow what a huge quilt and its amazing, I am sure the internet doesn't do it justice at all. So nice to have such a mammoth task finished. Congratulations.

Happy 3rd Anniversary WOYWW
Eliza #140
http://queenartoypia.blogspot.com.au/

Pam said...

What a beautiful quilt. Your quilting is just amazing. Love the little chunky card also.

Morti said...

Wow - what an amazing quilt. I have the utmost respect for anyone who does creative stuff with a sewing machine. My limit is straight lines....

Sorry to be so late getting round this week - the Queen's Jubilee got in the way!

Happy WOYWW!

Ali said...

Wow, that quilt is amazing! I would never have the patience for something like that. :)

Love your chunky too.

Happy WOYWW anniversary!

Ali #86

Spyder said...

Fabulous ATC and a very creative desk! Great Quilt too! So much work!
Thanks for my snoop! Happy LATE WoYwW!
((Lyn)) #64