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My local quilt guild, the Waterloo County Quilters' Guild held a president's challenge this year. Those who wanted to participate blindly drew a random packaging label from a box. The challenge was to create a quilt inspired by that label with a maximum circumference of 72" and using at least 3 colours from it.
This is the quilt I made. Believe it or not, my label was from a package of Robin Hood flour. I used the red, orange and yellow colours in the label and went from there.
To start I ordered a bundle of Kona "flame spectrum" fat quarters from Mad About Patchwork. There were 16 different colours in the bundle. I knew I wanted to create a gradient effect from the lightest yellow to the darkest red. To do that I cut 4 squares from each colour as well as a 3/4" strip. I randomly sliced each square and inserted the strip, reversing the colours of the strips as compared to the colour of the squares (so the lightest yellow was inserted in the darkest red and so on.) I trimmed each square down to 2.5". Some arrangement on my design wall resulted in exactly what I was looking for!
For the first time ever I did hand quilting on this quilt. I used three different colours of Sulky Blendables 12 weight and did big-stitch hand quilting on either side of each strip. I'm pretty happy with how it looks from the front but the back is awful -- the stitches are not straight and range in size from giant to so tiny they are barely visible. I'm determined to figure out why that happened. I did use a frame and just did a basic stab stitch.
I hand-stitched the binding down to the front using one of the threads I hand quilted with. You can see that stitching better in this closeup picture. I got that idea from a pictured that Alison Glass posted to Instagram here. I fear that the quilt police might not approve but I love it -- it's my favourite part of the quilt and I think it goes perfectly with the hand quilting.
I'm hoping that my (traditional) quilt guild likes it!
Title: Untitled (for now)
Pattern: An original design
Fabrics: Robert Kaufman Kona Solids in 16 different shades from light yellow to dark red.
Quilting: Hand quilted using Sulky Blendables 12 weight in three different colours.
Backing: Robert Kaufman Kona Solid in an orange colour
Binding: Robert Kaufman Kona Solid in the darkest red used in the quilt with a 2" chunk of the lightest yellow inserted
Batting: Hobbs Heirloom Premium 80/20
Finished Size: 16.5" square
Started: May 2014
Completed: Jane 2014
Scene 1: Humble Beginnings by Geneva D
In the bustling marketplace of Castello, where poor artisans and farmers from miles around gather to trade wares and stories, John and his son Martin work long hours in their modest outdoor space. It's a small start, but that doesn't keep these craftsmen from dreaming big and working hard.
Scene 2: Burgeoning Success by Eyrezer
Years of dedication paid off when Lord Baldric commissioned Guildmaster John and his fellows for an elaborate stained-glass window. Despite showing off their best designs, the wealthy patron wanted something grander than they had ever attempted. The challenge was daunting, but the promise of wealth and recognition fueled their efforts; Martin, now a master glassblower, felt convinced they could pull it off.
Scene 3: Betrayal by jtooker
On the day of unveiling, Lord Balric refused to honor his agreement, knowing the guild’s debt would ruin them. Devastated and enraged, John, Martin and other guild members shattered their masterpiece in defiance.
Scene 4: Humble Endings by Sam
Jailed, John and Martin found solace in their craft again. With limited resources, they created a simple stained-glass window for their cell. Despite their fall, the bond between father and son remained unbroken, and they found hope and dignity in the use of their gifts to once again make beautiful things.
"Legends and Horror Stories of Historica"
There are all manner of scary stories told throughout the ages in Historica. Some are surely simply tales created for entertainment around a fire on a fall evening. Some may be fairy tales sometimes used by parents to try to keep their children close to home during dangerous times. Some may result from the, er, "impaired" sensory experiences of wandering travelers. But, some, some are true.....
Historica is an ancient land with magics and mysteries stretching many generations.
Who can tell the fact from the fiction?
You?
I doubt it.
There's still time to join in on the fun! Here's the link to the Challenge thread over on Eurobricks:
www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/186512-g...
Guilds of Historica Book II Challenge 1 B entry.
In order to establish dominance over the swamplands of Nocturnus, the Black Spire has established outposts on well defendable locations. As the swamp is filled with way too much entangled plants, the only way to reach the tower on this rock is by a wooden walkway.
This wonderful 13th-century chapel has some very fine wall paintings, including this poem known as the Allegory of Death. The poem occurs fairly frequently in the 15th century, often inserted on the spare leaves at the beginning or end of a manuscript, as well as being inscribed on walls and tombstones all over England and the south of Scotland. It warns of the inevitability of death and how we should all strive to lead a good life as worldly goods are worthless as we all end up equal in death. It was only discovered in 2016, hidden behind wood panelling.
I like the lines that say:
'When erth apon erth ys broght withyn the brynke,
Then schall erth apon erth have a fowll stynke.'
Which I assume mean:
'When earth upon earth is brought within the brink,
Then shall earth upon earth have a foul stink'.
From the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild meeting, August 2012. For more info on the EBMQ: eastbaymodernquiltguild.wordpress.com/
Eaurios, pearl of the Ocean
Oceans are dangerous and deep so there aren't many people who are facing them. But if they do, they could reach Eaurios. Suprisingly in the middle of the Ocean east to Mitgardia there is shallow water. When they would succeed to pass the treacherous water and creatures in the shallows they'll find the grand forrests of Eaurios. The giant salt water trees and plants there are magnificant and provide the people everything they need. Like food, wood and even shelter because the trees are hollow. And what the trees can't provide the ocean does!
History
Stories say the citizens from Eaurios came from the oceans further east and that they are descendens of an elvish race. They were seeking treasures but found the forrests instead. They were struck by the beauty of it and decided to stay. Since then Eaurios is a thriving land were people live in harmony with nature. Rarely they visit the coasts of Mitgardia and Nocturnus because what business will they be seeking there when having already found the Pearl of the Ocean.
Guild name: Eaurios
Guild Location: A 10 day swim away from the East coast of Mitgardia
Capital and Ruler: Rifidem ruled by Eshreï Amthibius
Unique characteristics: It is said, the people of Eaurios can swim faster than a man can row. Altough never confirmed because you rarely see one, they do grow up surrounded by water and when travelling they say a day swim instead of a day sailing or walking.
Guilds of Historica Book II Challenge 1 B entry.
In order to establish dominance over the swamplands of Nocturnus, the Black Spire has established outposts on well defendable locations. As the swamp is filled with way too much entangled plants, the only way to reach the tower on this rock is by a wooden walkway.
Peterborough Guild Hall. Shot this whilst Sandra was getting her passport.
Three shot hand held H.D.R.
Canon 40D
EF-s 10-22mm @ 13mm
f5.6 @ 1/8000 1/3000 1/750
I.S.O. 400
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In Jan 2009 I visited the Guild Inn property in southern Scarborough. I vaguely recall attending an event there likely in the 70's.
In 2017 the refurbished facility was reopened as Guild Inn Estate, a wedding and special event space.
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a butterfly from my archives.....i miss them. colors are true - i increased the contrast so the butterfly would really be emphasized!!
Some guild agents to go with my guild navigator, largely based on those seen in the David Lynch film. The main guy speaks through a translator device held by his side-kick.
Guilds of Historica Book II Challenge 1 C entry.
Soraya of the Hashishin has been sent by the Black Spire to recruit a tribe of cyclops. The cyclops matriarch has has accepted to join her forces to the cause of the Black Spire, after some persuasion and promises of freedom for her tribe from the Nocturnian yoke of tributes they have long suffered under.
Soraya hands over the colors of the Black Spire to the cyclops. They will soon get ready to go to war and join the ranks of Lord Raavage, and finally get their chance to dethrone that pesky Lord Ssilyrrlith.
1953; The Strip-tease Murders by Gypsy Rose Lee. Cover art by Jas E McConnell.
Here a few examples of the brillant artist Jas (James) E McConnell. British finest !
The 122m spire on top of the belltower of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. The cathedral, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, the patron saints of the fortress, was designed by Domenico Trezzini in 1712. The guilded needle spire, crowned by a weather-vane angel, remained the tallest structure in St. Petersburg until 1960.
When renovators were cleaning the angel on the spire in 1997, they found a note in a bottle left in one of the folds of the angel's gown. In the note, renovators from 1953 apologised for what they felt was rushed and shoddy work (Khrushchev wanted the angel refurbished for the 250th anniversary of the city that year). It is said that the renovators in 1997 left another message for future generations, but the contents of that message have not been revealed.
St. Petersburg, Russia (Wednesday 22 Aug 2012 @ 11:29am)
- After the beginning of the war, guilds are formed throughout the galaxy that begin to smuggle goods and money early on after tariffs have been levied throughout the Republic and Empire's catchment area. Whole bands form to transport goods more cheaply.
- In der gesamten Galaxis bilden sich nach Beginn des Krieges Gilden die schon früh beginnen Waren und Geld zu schmuggeln nachdem im gesamten Einzugsbereich der Republik bzw. des Imperiums Zölle erhoben worden. Ganze banden bilden sich, um Waren billiger zu transportieren.
Monster High Frankie Stein presents The Explorers Guild Volume One: A Passage to Shambhala (©2015) by Jon Baird, Stephen Meyer, and Kevin Costner (yes, that Kevin Costner), illustrated by Rick Ross.
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The tale is set in the period between 1912 and 1918. Coincidentally, one of the subplots of the mammoth tome I finally finished reading last night, Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon, was a search for the mythical land of Shambhala set in the same time period.
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Similar to the remarkable The Invention of Hugo Cabret (©2007) by Brian Selznick, The Explorers Guild intersperses text chapters with a graphic novel format, although in Explorers Guild much of the artwork is of a more straightforward comic book style as opposed to the almost fine art approach of Cabret, with the exception of several astonishing full-colour plates reminiscent of N. C. Wyeth in both style and substance.
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So, how is it? I don't know, I haven't read it yet, but I intend to start as soon as I have finished composing this overly-lengthy caption!
We walked along Chapel Street, peering in the shop windows and enjoying the old buildings. You can see the Guild Chapel at the end of this street, where the street changes to Church Street and the Edward Moon Brasserie.
The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire is a chapel of 13th century origins. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, it passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI. The chapel stands on Church Street, opposite the site of William Shakespeare's home, New Place, and has historic connections to Shakespeare's family. The chapel was gifted an extensive series of wall-paintings by Hugh Clopton, an earlier owner of New Place, and John Shakespeare, Shakespeare's father, undertook their defacement in the later 1500s. The paintings have recently been conserved. Clopton undertook a major expansion of the chapel before his death in 1496, constructing a new nave which was incomplete when he died. The chapel was restored in a thirty-year programme undertaken by Stephen Dykes Bower from 1954-1983 and is a Grade I listed building. Owned and maintained by the Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust, the chapel is used for services by King Edward VI School.
Edward Moon was a travelling chef who worked for the British Colonial service in the early 19th Century. His adventures took him to far away places where he cooked for governors and ambassadors, taking them back to their homeland with every British-flavoured mouthful. As well as being an expert in English cuisine, he was also very creative and embraced all the different ingredients and cooking styles he encountered. Today this restaurant pays homage to Edward Moon’s life by serving a plethora of English dishes, alongside some internationally influenced creations.