Citrus Burst: Supernova QAL Finish.

So finally!  Here it is... My Supernova QAL finish.  This has been in my UFO pile since last spring and sometime this fall I decided I wanted to finish it up so I could enter it in the NQA Show here in Columbus.

This quilt was a challenge for me.  It started with the stack of fabrics below, and from there we had to choose 6 or so fabrics from the stack for each block.  I wanted to make the Supernova quilt, not only because it's gorgeous, but because it would push me to work with fabrics from several collections.  I tend to gravitate toward using fabric from all one collection, so I forced myself to branch out with this quilt.

Once I had my stack, I needed to choose fabrics for each block based on Lee's color gradation suggestions.  Again, another challenge.... but it was quite fun and I loved playing with the different fabric combinations.

This is the center block of the quilt.  One of my favorites.

My second favorite block.

Overall, I am happy with how it came out.  I had my long arm quilter quilt it for me because my quilting skills are sub-standard for a show quilt.  I love my stippling, but that's about all I've got right now.  I picked out a swirling pattern that reminded me of the space and starburst theme.  So since it was pieced by me, but quilted by someone else, this will be entered as a duet quilt.

I've got my form for the show all filled out, but I am stalling turning it in.  I've never done this before, so I'm wondering what their reaction will be.  By no means would I ever expect to win anything.  There are definitely mistakes in this quilt.  I would just like to see if I can get one of my quilts to hang at a show, so I can take my family down and show them.  Plus, this is a traditional show, so maybe I can shake it up a little with a "wild" quilt like this one.  Wish me luck!  I don't think I find out until May sometime, but I'll be sure to let you know what happens either way.  Will you try to enter a quilt in a show sometime?