The last stitch, the last button, and the last detail... My eyes are so sore tonight that after I have a large gin and tonic I am going to put ice packs on them... I decided to have it professionally photographed because the lighting for all the black on black is beyond my skills.. It has been a long journey...over 3 1/2 years since I started collecting the images. I still love every one of them. But I will never start such a elaborate piece again either.
The earliest posts go back back to Oct and Nov of 2010..... and here is the photo of the materials as I was gathering them together.. all sepias, browns, and blacks...
4/08/2014
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18 comments:
It's a very great work! I would like to see more details. love it!
an amazing piece so much to see and all beautifully done
Congratulations. You must be so proud of what you have achieved. A big 'thank you' from women all over the world.Blessings
Congratulations.You must be very proud of what you have achieved. A big 'Thank You'from women all over the world. You have reminded us of how much we owe those brave souls Blessings Lesley UK
Way to GO GERRY!!!!!!! I'm dancing for joy in my kitchen as the sun rises this morning. I have enjoyed the entire process of watching this quilt come to life. It's magnificent. The images, embroidery and the love in every stitch. A big hearty congratulations. I'll toast to you this evening. Great, great job!
Congratulations on a job well done! Cheers!
It looks fabulous. I didn't realize it had been that long in the making. I remember your first post, and the others in between. I wish I could see it in person, all together and finished up. Good luck in the quilt show with it.
You masterpiece I magnificent!! Would love to see it in person. Congrats on reaching the. Finish line!
Wow! I don't quilt but appreciate the work. Would love to see this in "real life" to look at all the details. Congratulations on completing it! ; )
~Michele
Absolutely beautiful!
Hi!!!!! It is amazing!!!! Wow!!!! I would also like to see it in person!!!!!
Hi!!! It is beautiful!!!! I would love to see it in person too!!!!
How elegant and beautiful! This piece will surely go down in CQ history, much like the movement it represents. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the well-deserved accolades! You are awesome, dear one!!
Beautiful. What a labor of love.
Oh Gerry! It's absolutely beautiful! How I wish I could see this and all the fabulous details in person! Truly a masterpiece!
It's fabulous, Gerry! Amazing work! Great to see the beginning fabrics, and then the wonderful outcome!
Congratulations! The quilt is beautiful! Thank you for letting us all tag along as you worked through this quilt. I've enjoyed the journey.
The beauty of the fabrics, embellishments and subject are stunning Gerry! Hope you enjoyed your gin and tonic - I'd love to have joined you to celebrate the completion.
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