Going to America & now France!

Well, unfortunately I'm not but my La Passacaglia quilt "Tulafiori" is!

It's one of 20 chosen for the Quiltmania exhibition being held in Houston, Texas next month, how exciting is that! Can you hear me screeching with excitement?

Here are a few close up shots taken by my work colleague Tiff  Lang who's an awesome photographer, thanks Tiff :)

I had better crack on & get that label on the back before posting her off :)

Quilt stats:

Tulafiori

La Passacaglia pattern by Willyne Hammerstein

50 x 63 inches

Hand pieced by EPP

Hand quilted

99% Tula Pink fabrics

16 months in the making

You can link to my other posts about the making of this quilt here , here & here

Update November 2016 

I've had some lovely feedback from viewers of my quilt at Quilt Market in Houston & am extremely honoured that Tula Pink posted & shared pictures of it on Instagram!

 823 likes 

• tulapinkMajor shoutout to @lilabellelanefor her #lapassacaglia quilt made from all#TulaPink fabrics and @jerseygisele for her #Tulafiori quilt made from all@TulaPink fabrics! Both of these bad boys are stunners so make sure to check them out in the quilt show! •#QuiltMarket

• todaysquilterThe La Pass exhibition is unmissable folks - make sure you stop by and prepare to be stunned!!! Jenny x
• suesaylorThese are both Amazing!
• nenosneedlework@tulapink Stunningly beautiful~
• jerseygiseleWow thanks so much for posting this @tulapink 😊
• elesie@breccachino oh my goodness look at this!
• pattyinalaskaOutstanding work!!
• stitcherydoLove both versions. Labours of love.😍😍
• donnahorn204WOW!!!!
• flossieteacakesI think this belongs to@lilabellelane - is it yours, Sharon? It's looking wonderful.
• suzequiltsI ❤️❤️️❤️️these!
• wendysquiltsandmoreCongratulations@lilabellelane and @jerseygiseleTheybare both gorgeous.
• wavyquilterIncredible😍😍🌺
• lilabellelaneAww thank you xxxxxx l have started a Dear Jane in your fabrics now 😉
• jerseygiseleThank you@wendysquiltsandmore
• dianewing53Wow! Amazing!
• tulapink@jerseygisele @lilabellelaneEdited and credited!!!
• breccachino@elesie #goals

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• tulapinkBreathtaking. @jerseygisele's#Tulafiori #Lapassacaglia quilt made from all @TulaPink fabrics is a stunner. You NEED to go check out the exhibit if you are here in Houston this week or next week for Quilt Festival! Thank you so much for such an inspiring creation using ALL of my fabrics! This is the stuff that keeps me doing what I love! •#TulaPink #QuiltMarket#EpicMillefioriQuilt #PaperPiecing #EPP#JerseyGisele

• jerseygiseleThank you @tulapink, but it wouldn't have happened without your amazing designs!
• ladykaren53Absolutely beautiful!
• kiln_of_intentionStunning 😀
• juperinIts beautiful! Amazing!
• harvestcraftsStunning tribute to your gorgeous fabrics!
• lowcountrychicabsolute perfection
• tgaytan75Absolutely beautiful!
• guinevere56Fantabulous!!! 😄
• patlattimore7No words!
• sandynorman1363Wow... this is on my to do list
• jerseygiseleThank you for all your lovely comments ❤
• quiltedbasketStunning @jerseygisele, absolutely stunning!! 💖💚💜💛❤️💙
• jerseygiseleThank you@quiltedbasket
• dogmahTis breathtaking. So gorgeous
• tulapink@jerseygisele 😘😘😘
• brendamalletteStunning! This should definitely be a kit!!!! Please!
• jerseygiseleThank you @dogmah@brendamallette 😊
• eva.picobonetEnamorada❤
• cmelancon99I can't wait to see all these in person! I'll be there Friday! This one is FANTASTIC!!
• amylynn_93I think this quilt is my favorite so far! So so beautiful !
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Stichbirdnz  shared this lovely photo on Instagram :)

The Pine Needle quilt shop posted this on Instagram too :)

• the_pine_needleLove this detail from Tulafiori by Gisele Therezien. #millefioriquilt#lapassacagliaquilt #quiltfestival2016#quiltfestival #lapassacaglia

• wendysquiltsandmoreWell done@jerseygisele
• jerseygiseleThank you@the_pine_needle &@wendysquiltsandmore
• the_pine_needleThank you@wendysquiltsandmore for letting@jerseygisele know that we love her quilt. Gisele, all those animals and fun fabrics in the centers of your fiori are so fun!

Stephanie Braskey on Instagram posted this :)

• stephanie_braskeyMy favorite from the LaPassa exhibit in Houston. Actually, they were all my favorite. I'm sorry, I was crazy taking photos but didn't note the maker.#quiltfestival2016 #lapassacaglia#lapassacagliaquilt

• wendysquiltsandmoreThis one is by@jerseygisele Beautiful.
• jerseygiseleThank you@stephanie_braskey &@wendysquiltsandmore
• gratefulblessingsvintageWow, that is amazing & so beautiful!!!

Gotham Quilts also took a lovely video of all the Millefiori quilts for those of us who couldn't make it to market to enjoy!

& to top it off Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine UK included my quilt & links to my blog on their website!

Update December 2016

Latest News ................. Tulafiori has also been chosen to be part of the Millefiori exhibition at Pour L'Amour du Fil in Nantes, France 19th - 23nd April 2017

I am one happy bunny! :)

Hand Quilting & a Finish

 Good progress is being made hand quilting this top during the holiday break. 

Pattern is La Passacaglia from Willyne Hammerstein's 1st book Millefiori Quilts

Here's a shot from the back

Up closer

  I'm enjoying revisiting the fabrics used in each rosette as I quilt them

 Sometimes the fabric pattern dictates how that rosette will be quilted

 I'm about two thirds of the way done so far & am determined not to start anything else until it's complete.

Last month I finally finished a WIP that has been on the back boiler since 2010!

Tessellations BOM pattern by Australian designer Brigitte Giblin

 

I really didn't like the border fabric below that was provided so the blocks remained unframed until I came up with a different plan

Original border fabric that was provided - used some for the back

Back view

Wishing you all a Happy & Healthy 2016 full of quilty possibilities :)

Update 13/01/2016

I'm still hand quilting my Millefiori top & making good progress, linking up to weekly WOW