It's what you've been waiting for...
It's done.
It's big.
At 81" × 100" it takes a bit of help and a high vantage point to get some decent pictures...meet Ma PurpleBoots & Ump PurpleBoots. They were kind enough to freeze their paws off this morning to hold this bad boy up over their veranda railing for me.
Look at that colour!
Kona Nerd (she prefers 'Kona Badass') Jen over at A Quarter Inch From The Edge has promised to help me get the colour stats on this quilt. Wouldn't it be fun to know just how many of the 300+ shades are represented in it?
Look at that back!!
I'm not sure why, but I love the back as much as the front!
Look at that quilting!
It's called Dizzy Izzy Baby designed by Jessica Schick, downloaded from Urban Elementz. (A certain lil springy thing is pleased by the choice.)
If the Kona Nerds were ever to meet, I imagine it should happen in a colourful spot like this...without the snow.
I hereby call this meeting to order.
On the agenda: a celebration! We Kona Nerds did good!
Margaritas anyone?
Holy cow that's a gorgeous piece! Are you going to put it to use right away or save it for show?
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!!!! I absolutely LOVE this quilt (front AND back)! Congratulations to each and every person who participated in its creation - and especially to YOU for bringing it all together. LOVE LOVE LOVE . . .
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!! You did an amazing job. Can't wait to see it in person. Did everyone tell you what colours they used in their blocks?
ReplyDeleteI can't type my feelings right now. I am in awe.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. And, thanks for giving the name of the quilting design. It is really makes this quilt shine. (Oh, no, the fabric choices and all the words shine on their own, really!)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!! You did such a good job bringing this together, Val. It's even better than I ever imagined. :) The quilting is spot on, I don't think you could have picked better. And I'm digging the colorful meeting place, though like you, I'd rather skip the snow. Lol. I love the back as well, it's like the icing on an awesome Kona colored cake. I'm so glad you convinced me to send you some blocks, I'm so happy knowing my little mark is on such an awesome creation. :)
ReplyDeleteI keep trying to pick my favorite block but I can't - they're all awesome. I hope you can bring it to MMQG tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYou should put it on IG and tag @robertkaufman. They need to see this!!
wow...all that awesomeness all wrapped up in one big quilty sammich. You have such a wild and wonderful imagination, and look at what it's brought to light! I can't wait to see this in person and really take in all the variety of blocks that everyone created....amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Kona Nerds unite! Amazing quilt, amazing job!
ReplyDeleteVal, you did it, and it is freakin' amazing. I am so honoured to have been a part of this, even though I am a self-proclaimed "don't care about Konas" kind of chick (yes, I can hear some people gasp). It is absolutely fantastic.
ReplyDeleteCongats on the finish of your sensational quilt! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome!!! What a great picture of it with the snow and colorful Adirondack chairs. The back is just as terrific as the front....your colors block placements along with that fabulous title block just make it sing. Congratulations on the fab finish.
ReplyDeleteI'm completely in love with this quilt!! I'm a Kona nerd too! :)
ReplyDeleteSqueeeee!!! So happy you took the plunge, got it on the robot and paid tribute to Izzy all at the same time! This quilt is an amazing accomplishment. Time for some sort of celebration i'd say!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt! So, when's the meeting?
ReplyDeleteOMG! You did that? Wow! I am sooo impressed. It is fantastical!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love how you brought all the blocks together and both sides are awesome. The call to order photo made me smile! Hope you post to IG to celebrate this finish there too.
ReplyDeleteLove. This. Quilt. And that last photo is priceless with the Kona colored chairs and (Kona?) snow.
ReplyDeleteI'm not even a Kona nerd and I love this! OUT-FREAKING-STANDING! Pass me a Margarita!
ReplyDeleteOMG that quilt the s unbelievable!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd you were concerned that it would be one hot mess! NAHHH. It is one SUPER COOL mess! I hope Kona gives you a million for it! Fantastic! Love the meeting place, too!
ReplyDeleteAnd you were concerned that it would be one hot mess! NAHHH. It is one SUPER COOL mess! I hope Kona gives you a million for it! Fantastic! Love the meeting place, too!
ReplyDeleteSimply put , a work of art ! Amazing quilt , you did an awesome job of putting this together . I hope you will share this with the company, they need to see this .
ReplyDeleteThere were audible gasps last night!! It truly is a masterpiece. I feel honoured to have a block included. I love the back as well, it would also make a wonderful front. Well done my friend, I am up for Margaritas anytime. Oh, the pic with the Adirondacks looks like it should be a poster!
ReplyDeleteOh Val. I do so love this quilt. I think you should submit it for the next QuiltCon. I was very sorry to miss it's big reveal at the meeting this week. We'll have to set up a date to do the Kona identification! :)
ReplyDeleteVal, it is incredible! A Kona Exclusive! I am so impressed! I esp. enjoyed that last picture! XO
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