Friday, May 6, 2011

A New Equation

I love math,
in fact, I took a year of calculus in undergraduate,
until I decided that I wouldn't be making a career out of math, so I moved on.

Phyllis likes math...

Phyllis likes math

even if my kids don't!

There is a lot math involved in quilting,
more than one might think!!!

My mathematical equation
(which is definitely not linear)
goes like this....

1 idea....


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10 wonderful friends on flickr

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an increasing number of free pieced rows...

my row for my month!
(1 row)

Row 1: Laura's, Row 2: mine
(then 2 rows)

Lucinda's row (on top) arrived today!
(then 3 rows)

First 4 rows
(then 4 rows)

the rows so far..
(then 6 rows)

trying out my 8 rows of Gee's Bend inspiration!
(then 8 rows)

Gee's Bend Inspired top pieced!
(and finally 10 rows!!!)

+

a whole lot of perle 8 (ecru) cotton thread....

I have my quilt in a hoop


EQUALS.....

My quilt is done!

my...

GEE'S whiz, i BEND wanting a quilt like this! Thanks Row 10
quilt

My quilt is done!

I never dreamed that...

My quilt is done!

it would be so lovely!!!

My quilt is done!

From the bottom of my heart,
I thank you, my row 10 friends!!!!!

My quilt is done!

..sigh....

Me on the floor
I love math!

26 comments:

  1. I love that quilt! What a talented bunch you all are!

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  2. I'm in awe! That quilt is amazing and my fingers hurt just looking at all that beautiful hand quilting. It is a perfect interpretation of a Gee's Bend quilt.

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  3. Oh! Oh! That is stunning. I love it. I think free-pieced blocks might be my next journey.

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  4. Who knew plain Kona fabric could make into something so interesting and creative.
    Great job!

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  5. Absolutely fabulous. You know I love math too. I can complete the square in my head! Maybe that is why quilting appeals to me although I never taught geometry.

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  6. That quilt is fabulous, but I think my absolute favorite part is all that wonderful hand-quilting!

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous. And the hand work is amazing.

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  8. Lisa I love love this quilt. I was very intrigued by the 10 row concept and went to Flickr to check out what you guys were doing. They are all so different but so cool and I love the concept. Is there a book or something that you were inspired by because I would love to try this. Of course I love anything gees bend and you outdid yourself, great math incentive.

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  9. Wow Lisa, that quilt is fabulous! I'm participating in a Row Robin right now too. It is so much fun. We are over here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/robin-rowers/ though I'm overdue for a blog post about this project.

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  10. Your quilt is gorgeous Lisa - great bunch of friends you've got there! And, I love your hand quilting on it - just perfect!

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  11. Lisa that is fabulous! I love love LOVE it! I am especially impressed that you hand quilted it!

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  12. That is flippin' amazing!! How many spools of perle cotton does it actually take? How big did it end up? I'm so happy to have been a part of it!

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  13. Wow. Really love the quilt. Really really reallllly beautiful.

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  14. Love it! I need to find me some friends!

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  15. After seeing your quilt i can say I love math too!!!

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  16. Your quilt is awesome awesome and sooo awesome!!!! I am totally inspired!! THANK YOU!!

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  17. I still don't love math, but what a fantastic, beautiful, amazing quilt. great job by all the piecers. LOVE your hand quilting. congrats!

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  18. What a great quilt! What a great idea, a great bunch of people, and a wonderful, special product!

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  19. This quilt is absolutely incredible! Thank you for posting so many photos!

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  20. Wow, love all the color, shapes, and, the final quilt, AMAZING. Talk about inspiring, this has my mind working overtime. This would be such a great project for our Modern quilt guild. I can see some great quilts coming from your idea. Sure glad I found your blog via pintrest. Looking forward to exploring your site.

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  21. Gorgeous quilt! Although I can't decide if I love your quilt or your guinea-pig more?!?!

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