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The Back of the Quilt

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Seriously?  Yes, this is the back of a quilt.  The quilter used different colors of bobbin thread to be sure that a fabulous design was created on the back of the quilt as well as on the front.  Incredible, isn't it?

Last week I went on a little quilting retreat with friends, and stayed in a condominium in Palm Desert, where it was 78 degrees the first few days we were there.  That good luck changed on us though, and we had lots of rain the end of the week.  It never rains in the desert, except when we were there.  We didn't care though, and even though none of had umbrellas or appropriate outerwear, we had a blast.

We got plenty of sewing done, and I will show you what I accomplished in later posts this week.  Our trip culminated with a drive up "The 10" to the Road to California Quilt Show in Ontario, where we saw some pretty amazing quilts.  I have to say that my taste runs more towards the traditional style, so those tended to be my favorites.  The work that goes into these pieces is truly mind boggling.

I am not sure why I was so taken with the backs of quilts, but here is a photo of another one that was pretty amazing:

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I came home to a freezing cold house, as our thermostat went belly up last week.  Supposedly it is an easy fix, and will be taken care of right away.  Last night I burrowed under a heavy down comforter, which normally would be way too hot for me.  I was snug as a bug.  Unfortunately I have other things to do which are going to get in the way of me staying under the covers all day.  What a pity.

16 responses to “The Back of the Quilt”

  1. I’m finding the backs of quilts fascinating also. I’m glad you had a nice getaway.
    It’s been cold here in Utah – for weeks. I know just how you feel. Hopefully the thermostat is fixed quickly.

  2. I’m finding the backs of quilts fascinating also. I’m glad you had a nice getaway.
    It’s been cold here in Utah – for weeks. I know just how you feel. Hopefully the thermostat is fixed quickly.

  3. Cheers for having lots of fun with quiltie friends!
    Those are amazing quilt backs! I had never thought of paying attention to my quilt backs so they would be astonishing as these are. I try to use pretty fabric on the backs of my quilts so they are nice on both sides, but the quilting is more difficult to see on such fabrics.
    Sorry you’re still cold. Hope what ails your heating system will be fixed today.
    Hugs!

  4. Cheers for having lots of fun with quiltie friends!
    Those are amazing quilt backs! I had never thought of paying attention to my quilt backs so they would be astonishing as these are. I try to use pretty fabric on the backs of my quilts so they are nice on both sides, but the quilting is more difficult to see on such fabrics.
    Sorry you’re still cold. Hope what ails your heating system will be fixed today.
    Hugs!

  5. I have been looking at the backs of quilts for years thanks to the way quilts are displayed at the annual “Sisters Quilt Show” I live so close to….
    But can you tell me about the 2nd quilt you showed the back of with the north west design on the front…. Is that a panal, pieced, painted? Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
    Good luck on getting your heat fixed but as a note I keep my heat turned pretty low in winter and real low at night and have found a night cap day or night helps keep me very confey!

  6. I have been looking at the backs of quilts for years thanks to the way quilts are displayed at the annual “Sisters Quilt Show” I live so close to….
    But can you tell me about the 2nd quilt you showed the back of with the north west design on the front…. Is that a panal, pieced, painted? Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.
    Good luck on getting your heat fixed but as a note I keep my heat turned pretty low in winter and real low at night and have found a night cap day or night helps keep me very confey!

  7. Love the backs! I also like the second quilt, very cool! Can’t wait to see the rest of your show and tell 🙂

  8. Love the backs! I also like the second quilt, very cool! Can’t wait to see the rest of your show and tell 🙂

  9. Hey! I saw the back of that quilt too! But I totally missed that green feathered star–the hazard of taking a non-quilter with me, I didn’t want to bore her by standing too long and drooling in front of the quilts 🙂 Glad you had a getaway and experienced the vagaries of our SoCal weather this year.

  10. Hey! I saw the back of that quilt too! But I totally missed that green feathered star–the hazard of taking a non-quilter with me, I didn’t want to bore her by standing too long and drooling in front of the quilts 🙂 Glad you had a getaway and experienced the vagaries of our SoCal weather this year.

  13. Thank goodness for handyman Bill! thermastat is easy to replace! ;p If you keep moving…you’ll stay unfreezing.

  14. Thank goodness for handyman Bill! thermastat is easy to replace! ;p If you keep moving…you’ll stay unfreezing.