So finally! Here it is... My Supernova QAL finish. This has been in my UFO pile since last spring and sometime this fall I decided I wanted to finish it up so I could enter it in the NQA Show here in Columbus.
This quilt was a challenge for me. It started with the stack of fabrics below, and from there we had to choose 6 or so fabrics from the stack for each block. I wanted to make the Supernova quilt, not only because it's gorgeous, but because it would push me to work with fabrics from several collections. I tend to gravitate toward using fabric from all one collection, so I forced myself to branch out with this quilt.
Once I had my stack, I needed to choose fabrics for each block based on Lee's color gradation suggestions. Again, another challenge.... but it was quite fun and I loved playing with the different fabric combinations.
This is the center block of the quilt. One of my favorites.
My second favorite block.
Overall, I am happy with how it came out. I had my long arm quilter quilt it for me because my quilting skills are sub-standard for a show quilt. I love my stippling, but that's about all I've got right now. I picked out a swirling pattern that reminded me of the space and starburst theme. So since it was pieced by me, but quilted by someone else, this will be entered as a duet quilt.
This quilt was a challenge for me. It started with the stack of fabrics below, and from there we had to choose 6 or so fabrics from the stack for each block. I wanted to make the Supernova quilt, not only because it's gorgeous, but because it would push me to work with fabrics from several collections. I tend to gravitate toward using fabric from all one collection, so I forced myself to branch out with this quilt.
This is the center block of the quilt. One of my favorites.
My second favorite block.
I've got my form for the show all filled out, but I am stalling turning it in. I've never done this before, so I'm wondering what their reaction will be. By no means would I ever expect to win anything. There are definitely mistakes in this quilt. I would just like to see if I can get one of my quilts to hang at a show, so I can take my family down and show them. Plus, this is a traditional show, so maybe I can shake it up a little with a "wild" quilt like this one. Wish me luck! I don't think I find out until May sometime, but I'll be sure to let you know what happens either way. Will you try to enter a quilt in a show sometime?