Thursday, October 31, 2013

Really Random Thursday, 10/31/13

Remember last week when I did a little research on Flickr's Explore gallery? Afterwards I posted the pictures our daughter-in-law, Christa, took of my entry to Bloggers Quilt Festival, Marcelle Goes to the Circus.
So I followed Flickr's suggestions, uploaded only five pictures, and uploaded this one at the end. And...it was picked up for the Explore gallery on 10/26/13, according to stats, chances of 1 in 17,000!  Since then, it has received 9,609 views! Undoubtedly a coincidence, and  the chances are slim that this will happen again, but it was pretty exciting.

I'm only disappointed that this picture was not posted via Christa's photostream so that all the attention would be going to her photography skills.

My neighbor texted me this picture last night with the question: "Would you want to live at this intersection??" Um, no.

Another friend who lives in Kansas sent me this picture--a photo of something Mark and I used to create called Glassy Quilts. He would make the fused glass frame and I would make the 3" quilt which was hung on a silver wire with beads on each end.
We still have some available. Just in case anyone is interested...

In the next couple of weeks you will find me in these two places. More details to follow.
And that's it for this week.


Your turn.

22 comments:

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Grandma G said... #

The photography was great, but it's the quilt that deserves the attention!

Amy Friend said... #

I can't wait to see your projects!

Deborah said... #

Beautiful quilt! Beautiful quilting! Your medallion has it all!

Carla said... #

I'll be looking for you at the newsstand, Cindy! Congrats....and Happy Halloween!

SeeMaryQuilt said... #

Lucky uploading! It is a really beautiful quilt, so it deserves all those views!

Came to link up, but the link up isn't open? :(

Needled Mom said... #

How exciting it is that it was picked up and got so many hits. It is a beauty.

CitricSugar said... #

Published? Magazines? Woot woot!!!

Carla said... #

Congrats on your new publications. I will be looking for them : ) You're such a rock star!

Debbie said... #

SO funny about explore but congrats! I don't recognize that graphic with your photo - what IS that? And re: the publications - very awesome!!

Celtic Thistle said... #

Wonderful quilt and a great photo too!

Teje Karjalainen said... #

Hi! I love your quilt! I'm so happy for your for catching so many viewers - fantastic! Great to see your work also in the magazines! Thank you for hosting this great party! x Teje

Katy Cameron said... #

Nice selection of random, but yes, not a particularly desirable address ;o)

Susan said... #

Of course you deserved all those views! I was also drawn to the little vintage sewing machine in the Glassy Quilts photo...

Lucy | Charm About You said... #

How fun!! Congratulations on the publications, that's wonderful! Happy Halloween!

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said... #

Congrats on all those views and your publications! Your Medallion quilt is gorgeous!

Susan at TheBoredZombie.com said... #

omg with the signs. I just dont know how you do it. I'm going to find one! Congrats on all of your success!

Nilya said... #

Your Medallon Quitl earns it really!

Molly said... #

I just love that quilt and am not at all surprised the picture got so much attention, it's a beauty! I love your new profile picture too, just a perfect shot of you!

Anne / Springleaf Studios said... #

Wow your medallion quilt turned out fabulous and I love what you finally used for the binding. Very very nice.

Unknown said... #

I feel honored to know such an accomplished quilter.

Mary said... #

Hhahahahaha! I love the intersection! Congrats on Explore!

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