The Chuppah That Ate New York

Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for DSIL's
wedding. We had significant problems w/lighting: because of the windows, it
was very hard to get the exposure right during daylight. Then after dark, it
was illuminated from *below* by torchiere lamps, instead of from above by
ceiling lights, as I had imagined. All of the seams were visible on the
underside sigh. DH insists that I am the only one who cares.

The canopy is an eight-foot octagon, unquilted and unbacked, but bound. It is
made of four identical panels based on the "Eureka" pattern by Maple Island
Quilts. (Thanks to Susan M in Austin for turning me on to this technique!)
The curves weren't difficult at all; the sheer size of it just made it very
time-consuming to make, and I was sick of it by the time it was finished
(mirroring DH's feelings about the frame!).

Fortunately, DSIL plans to keep it for use as "the family chuppah", so I think
we're finally off the hook. I suggested she go into the rental business since
everyone agrees it's the nicest one they've ever seen.

http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1

Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)
We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first,
But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn

It is beautiful! Mazel Tov!

--
Sugar & Spice Quilts by Linda E
http://community.webshots.com/user/frame242

In article ,
uckoo (Nurse Ratched) wrote:

Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for DSIL's
wedding. We had significant problems w/lighting: because of the windows, it
was very hard to get the exposure right during daylight. Then after dark, it
was illuminated from *below* by torchiere lamps, instead of from above by
ceiling lights, as I had imagined. All of the seams were visible on the
underside sigh. DH insists that I am the only one who cares.

The canopy is an eight-foot octagon, unquilted and unbacked, but bound. It is
made of four identical panels based on the "Eureka" pattern by Maple Island
Quilts. (Thanks to Susan M in Austin for turning me on to this technique!)
The curves weren't difficult at all; the sheer size of it just made it very
time-consuming to make, and I was sick of it by the time it was finished
(mirroring DH's feelings about the frame!).

Fortunately, DSIL plans to keep it for use as "the family chuppah", so I think
we're finally off the hook. I suggested she go into the rental business since
everyone agrees it's the nicest one they've ever seen.

http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1

Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)
We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first,
But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn


Gosh, after hearing so much about it earlier, I wish I could see it!
It's a members' only area....
--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
my ISP is earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~s-foster

I couldn't get the pictures to enlarge, darn it. Can you give me a hint?

--
Carolyn in The Old Pueblo

If it ain't broke, you aren't trying. --Red Green
If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. Carolyn McCarty

"Nurse Ratched" wrote in message
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Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for
DSIL's
wedding. We had significant problems w/lighting: because of the windows,
it
was very hard to get the exposure right during daylight. Then after dark,
it
was illuminated from *below* by torchiere lamps, instead of from above by
ceiling lights, as I had imagined. All of the seams were visible on the
underside sigh. DH insists that I am the only one who cares.

The canopy is an eight-foot octagon, unquilted and unbacked, but bound.
It is
made of four identical panels based on the "Eureka" pattern by Maple
Island
Quilts. (Thanks to Susan M in Austin for turning me on to this
technique!)
The curves weren't difficult at all; the sheer size of it just made it
very
time-consuming to make, and I was sick of it by the time it was finished
(mirroring DH's feelings about the frame!).

Fortunately, DSIL plans to keep it for use as "the family chuppah", so I
think
we're finally off the hook. I suggested she go into the rental business
since
everyone agrees it's the nicest one they've ever seen.

http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1

Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)
We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first,
But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn

In article ,
uckoo (Nurse Ratched) wrote:

Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for DSIL's
wedding. We had significant problems w/lighting: because of the windows, it
was very hard to get the exposure right during daylight. Then after dark, it
was illuminated from *below* by torchiere lamps, instead of from above by
ceiling lights, as I had imagined. All of the seams were visible on the
underside sigh. DH insists that I am the only one who cares.

The canopy is an eight-foot octagon, unquilted and unbacked, but bound. It is
made of four identical panels based on the "Eureka" pattern by Maple Island
Quilts. (Thanks to Susan M in Austin for turning me on to this technique!)
The curves weren't difficult at all; the sheer size of it just made it very
time-consuming to make, and I was sick of it by the time it was finished
(mirroring DH's feelings about the frame!).

Fortunately, DSIL plans to keep it for use as "the family chuppah", so I think
we're finally off the hook. I suggested she go into the rental business since
everyone agrees it's the nicest one they've ever seen.

http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1

Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)
We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first,
But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn

From what I could see from the little pictures...it's wonderful! I'm
glad to hear they are making it a family thing. I know these have been
a lot of work for you and your husband.

marcella

DH is in charge of maintaining the page. He will work on it and I will post
the solution.

Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)
We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first,
But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn

The pictures worked great for me. The "family chuppah" is beautiful.
You did a great job with it...and your DH did as well.

--
Sherri G in Kentucky
http://community.webshots.com/user/sdgodfrey




| Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for
DSIL's
| wedding. We had significant problems w/lighting: because of the
windows, it
| was very hard to get the exposure right during daylight. Then after
dark, it
| was illuminated from *below* by torchiere lamps, instead of from above
by
| ceiling lights, as I had imagined. All of the seams were visible on
the
| underside sigh. DH insists that I am the only one who cares.
|
| http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1
|
| Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)

Fantastic Marilyn!! You and DH are both very talented ... your
family is so lucky!
PAT

Nurse Ratched wrote:

Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for DSIL's
wedding. ...cut...
http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1

Amazing, amazing, amazing!! Woo-hoo!! Congratulations, it looks incredible!!!
Sue

Nurse Ratched wrote:

Here are the few digital pictures we took of the assembled chuppah for DSIL's
wedding. We had significant problems w/lighting: because of the windows, it
was very hard to get the exposure right during daylight. Then after dark, it
was illuminated from *below* by torchiere lamps, instead of from above by
ceiling lights, as I had imagined. All of the seams were visible on the
underside sigh. DH insists that I am the only one who cares.

The canopy is an eight-foot octagon, unquilted and unbacked, but bound. It is
made of four identical panels based on the "Eureka" pattern by Maple Island
Quilts. (Thanks to Susan M in Austin for turning me on to this technique!)
The curves weren't difficult at all; the sheer size of it just made it very
time-consuming to make, and I was sick of it by the time it was finished
(mirroring DH's feelings about the frame!).

Fortunately, DSIL plans to keep it for use as "the family chuppah", so I think
we're finally off the hook. I suggested she go into the rental business since
everyone agrees it's the nicest one they've ever seen.

http://groups.msn.com/StuffbyDaveWif...ah.msnw?Page=1

Nurse Ratched (remove "cuckoo" from address to reply)
We'll all get back to normal if we put our nation first,
But the trouble with "normal" is, it always gets worse. ~Bruce Cockburn