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Monday, March 11, 2013

Praise Ladies Completed - Design Wall Monday

John 4:24
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.
Praise Ladies II
2013

Okay, I'll admit it.  I procrastinate.  I try not . . . honest.  I set up lists - make plans to do the work - but still all and all - nothing gets me motivated like a deadline.  That's exactly what happen with the Praise Ladies.  Now in all fairness, I did realize that my work schedule gave me two full days to sew without interruption.  But. OMG.  I had no idea it would take me two complete days.

Honestly!  How could I have missed the fact that I had a good 20 hours left on this quilt?  Still - it did get done. Ohhh and safely entered on time for the jury process of Sacred Threads.   Really, the truth is, once I started finishing up the stitching, I decided I wanted to add much  more than I originally planned.  Hmmm - I don't know why  - it just seemed the ladies needed a little extra attention.


So here are the stats:
  • 26" by 45"
  • hand dyed cotton (by me!) & organza
  • machine pieced, machine quilted
  • rough edge appliqued
  • Poly, rayon, cotton thread
  •  Original design, 2nd in series
  • approx 75 hrs 


I'm so glad to get this done.  Now onto the next deadline - Signs, Signs needs to be done by March 24th!!  Ohhhh will I NEVER learn??

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20 comments:

  1. FabricFascinationMarch 11, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Wonderful work, thanks for sharing it.

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  2. The Inside StoriMarch 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    I can't see how this won't get juried into the show! It's got it all.....great color, balanced design, movement....yeah!!!!

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  3. JillMarch 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous and beautiful! Best of luck getting into Sacred Threads.

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  4. quilthexleMarch 11, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Hooray for a great finish ! It was a lot of fun watching this one coming along ;-))

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  5. RhondaMarch 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    What a great piece. The movement is great. I too, think deadlines are great motivators! Your work is fantastic!!

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  6. ShannonMarch 11, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    This is wonderful work! I feel soul-deep joy radiating from those ladies. What a tribute to worship!

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  7. MelindaMarch 11, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    This is wonderful. You did a great job.

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  8. Nancy BowronMarch 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful! Love the way their hands ended up looking - it works really well.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Nina, they look really good. I loved reading your post about lines the other day and it looks like you've really cracked it. The ladies look brilliant.

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  10. Judy FergusonMarch 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Of course the sign of every good artist is their ability to make a project bigger as they get closer to the deadline. And ladies always need more attention than men. Good job on this and congratulations ahead of time.

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  11. sonjaMarch 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    what a joyfilled quilt.
    it is poetry in motion!

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  12. LynetteMarch 11, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    I love this work! Congrats on the finish. :D And good luck on the signs. . . hehe

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  13. Cheryl in FriendsvilleMarch 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Your ladies are absolutely gorgeous.

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  14. Glen QuiltSwissyMarch 11, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    OMG! The Ladies are incredible! And hey, finished is finished, whether it is two weeks before the deadline or one hour. Hint: the two week timeline is easier on the nerves!!!!

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  15. JulianneMarch 11, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I love it... gorgeous,

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  16. Sandy ShelenbergerMarch 12, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Hi Nina! The ladies turned out beautifully! Congrats! Ready when you are for "Signs" :>)

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  17. Terry Aske Art QuiltsMarch 12, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Great piece! I know what you mean about deadlines - and adding complexity at the last minute.

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  18. Madalene Axford MurphyMarch 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    A praiseworthy piece! Great color, great lines!

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  19. Amy @ Amy's FMQ AdventuresApril 19, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    What? I'm not the only one who procrastinated? I set myself a big goal this year of completing an entry for Sacred Threads. The first thing I've ever entered into anything. Even set myself a personal deadline of Jan. 9 to make sure I'd be done on time. And I still pulled an all-nighter right before the entry deadline to get it done!

    Your Praise Ladies are wonderful!

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  20. Uhu workMarch 6, 2014 at 1:37 AM

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