This is the gym at a church. What you see are the frames on the floor in the proper position. The binder clips to hold the quilts are already on the frames. The frames will be pulled upright and positioned in the stanchions. In the background is a scaffold on wheels which is rolled from frame to frame, and then the quilts are clipped to the upright rails. I've done the "take-down" only, not the "put-up", but I believe I have it figured out. Over the years, the system has become well orchestrated, almost like choreography.
On the lower part of the walls, there is carpeting, making the space ideal for hanging small quilts. Unfortunately there is no air conditioning. and despite many years of considering options, there are no other spaces as nice/handy as this. We bring a lot of fans.
Next subject, I tried another kaleidoscope strata, deliberately putting an 'in your face' print (that dark rust/white check) in the middle of the strata, knowing an 'in your face' print would take over the block. As you can see, it does.
However, even so, I believe if this whole quilt was together, it would work just fine. My VALUES do not blend well, but hey, I'd cuddle under it!
I've always wondered about the set-up for a quilt show. Thanks for a behind the scenes photos.
ReplyDeleteThe new quilt looks like a cuddler to me, too.
There is nothing wrong with the values in your kaleidoscope block. It works well.....at least for my pleasure.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to see the framework for the quilts. Each guild seems to have their own ideas of what works. This is not like what either of the two guilds I used to be involved with used.
I know from experience that setting up a quilt show is hard work. And people tend to get a little hostile about things other than Viewer's Choice.
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to completely ruin a Kaleidoscope quilt? It looks like even when you try it works out somehow.
I wish our quilt show were that easy Elaine. We have it in a public library and we have the quilt stands weaving in and out of the stacks! And all quilts are hung on sleeves which makes it so tedious to set up and take down. I like your way much better! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI like the kaleidoscope a lot. I agree, that it's practically impossible to ruin one no matter what colors you choose.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an enormous amount of work, for which I'm sure nobody gets eough appreciation! It looks like it will be a gigantic quilt show!
ReplyDeleteYour kaleidoscope block looks just fine to me. I'm not sure an obnoxious enough fabric exists that wouldn't blend right in when placed in those blocks. I love these, although they still remind me of the test pattern that the tv stations showed before their broadcast stopped for the night, back in the day!
Love the new kaleidosope project. Your values look fine to me. Now I must get back to my project and get it finished!
ReplyDeleteKaleidoscopes really are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of work goes into a quilt show- or any show for that matter.
Wow, you guys have really light weight looking frames! I love the idea of clamps up top too. For our show, we rented another guilds hand-made wooden frames (I think they only charged $25). We only had to go get the frames (1 1/2 ferry ride, plus 1 hour driving) and return them. It was a great deal for us because we have no where to store our own frames even if we did have them, but gosh - those wooden frames are heavy! Love the new K. quilt strata. Goes to show that anything truly does work - great pattern for busting stash you no longer love!
ReplyDeleteCheers! Evelyn
Did you see where Ricky Timms was looking for pieced K quilts for his upcoming book.
ReplyDeleteYour kaleidoscope quilt is lovely. I love the large strips. I think the color are wonderful. Thanks for showing us this beautiful pattern.
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