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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Silo Quilt … Continued

My silo quilt is finished … all but the binding, label, and triangles on the back for mounting.Copy of IMG_1081

If only I wouldn’t have quilted that grass right through the base of the silo… it might look good from the wrong side!
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Now, what would be a good name for it?

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19 comments:

  1. I have clicked on the pictures a number of times, and I can't see what you mean about quilting the grass through the base and it would look better on the wrong side - I think it looks great! And you added the trees! I am enthralled, Julia! I want to see it in person! Sigh. . . just let me know anytime you happen to be up this way visiting your mother and I would run up there and say hello! But I am no good with names. See what everyone else thinks about a name for it!

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  3. Wow...what a work of art, I don't have a catchy name, but I will share what I thought of the first quick look! It made me think of the leaning tower of Pisa .... Only a rural one. Don't worry...it is easily recognizable as a silo, but that is just what popped into my mind. And you have to know, I have a quirky mind!

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  5. What a neat quilt!!

    I heard you all entertained my brother in law this past weekend....Dwayne Martin! :) Sounds like he had a really good time! :)

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  6. This is very unique and it's awesome!

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  7. Julia, I really like Serena's suggestion, "Solo Silo". Hope you bring it to sewing retreat so we can see it in person. Are you getting all your projects ready? I know I'm rounding up way to many but we would never want to run out of things to do.

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  8. I love the way the vines and bushes turned out! I think it should be called "Forgotten" or something with the word "Tower" in it.

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  9. This is very cool!! I think it looks great!

    I think Julia's suggestion of Solo Silo is perfect!

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  10. "Corners Not Included"
    Great job Julia.
    I worry about what I will miss this Saturday, if that it the correct day.
    You will just have to repeat it for me when I get there. (Pleasssseeee)

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  11. Fantastic work Julia. I was thinking Peace at the Silo or Serene Silo... because to me it is calming and warm.

    Tell me about that fabric you used for your sky/background. It's really unique.

    Have a wonderful day.
    Karen

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  12. Your silo is so realistic looking. There are many abandoned silos where I live on the Kansas - Missouri border. They are our version of skyscrapers. Prairie Skyscrapers.

    Kathy

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  13. Hi Julia,

    It is even lovlier finished than it was at the unveiling! Adding the trees was a very good idea. The detail....oh my. And I think it looks quite nice from the back.

    Lonely Tower? Lonely Silo?

    xo Linda

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  14. The Sentinel.
    Wow! I thought this was a photograph. Your stitching is incredible. Love that old silo. You remember old what's his name? He used to live down where that old silo is. You know. Over on the 4th.

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  15. Great little quilt. I'd call it Silo - grin.

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  16. If you want something in the Bible, I was thinking the word, "storehouse," could be used somehow. But I like the sentinel suggestion. BTW, the stitching of the vines looks really nice.

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  17. The greenery stitching looks good front and back. You always quilt in details. I love your work.
    A name is important. Safe keeping.
    Sigh-lo. Guardian. Forgotten silo.
    LeeAnna Paylor
    lapaylor.blogspot.com

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  18. What a cool quilt! I especially love the ivy climbing the silo--looks completely natural. Great job! A name...Retired Guardian of the Grain...or Retired Keeper of the Corn?

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