May 21, 2010

Blogger's Quilt Festival


I started quilting in June of 2009, and it's become my passion. I use the Internet as my biggest resource for fabric and ideas. Quilting bloggers are a generous group; sharing tips and ideas. I was crafting jewelry, but find quilting so much more satisfying.

I finished 22 quilts this year, and it was hard to choose one to share.

Carrie's Quilt.


I decided to give quilts for birthday gifts this year, instead of Christmas gifts. That way projects are spread out a little more. When I finished this quilt, I told Bob - I'm going to let the girls (our daughters), pick another quilt, if they don't like the one I've made for them. He said, Carrie'd be crazy not to love this quilt. When I posted it on my "Finished Quilts" page, without identifying it's destination; Carrie commented "I love the grays - very beautiful... better hide it when I come to visit! :o)" So, then I fessed-up that it was going home with her, for her birthday. Her birthday isn't until July, but the cat's already out of the bag, so I could tell the tale.

Some close-ups. The quilt is measures 45x59" and I called it Tumbled Zig Zag. It was one of my experiments, I don't follow patterns, so most of my quilts are experiments.


Be sure to visit Amy, to see what everyone else is showing off. Thank you Amy for hosting this.

In response to Lynne's comment, here's a photo of it all opened up:


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  1. Anne at Film and ThreadMay 21, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    I loved this quilt when I saw it earlier! The fabrics are gorgeous and I just can't get over how the quilting changes how a zigzag quilt looks!

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  2. DonnaMay 21, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Love those colors! You are certainly on a roll to do some many in such a short period of time!

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  3. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)May 21, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Those colours are beautiful - I'd love to see a photo of it all opened up flat.

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  4. Carrie @carrielovesMay 21, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I think I should be able to pick another one, too, because I'll be forty-TWO :o)

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  5. ZonnahMay 21, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    I love how you made this simple quilt amazing by your quilting!

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  6. Dawn N.May 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    very beautiful quilt!

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  7. MarikaMay 21, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    Wonderful beautiful work !

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  8. AnnieOMay 22, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    I love your daughter's comment! Zig zag quilts are so fun and modern. Yours looks wonderful! I can't believe you just started quilting so recently. Thank you for sharing your quilt's story :)

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  9. MarieMay 22, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    very nice quilt and beautifully quilted

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  10. AnonymousMay 23, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

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  11. BeckyMay 23, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    Don't you love when the person you made the quilt for, responds positively. Like love at first sight.For someone new to quilting, you've soared to the top. Thanks for sharing this quilt with us!

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  12. MeganMay 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    The fabric in this quilt is just gorgeous, and I <3 the quilting!

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  13. AnonymousMay 23, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    This quilt is lovely however my mouth is still hanging open after I read that you completed 22 quilts in a year! I was patting myself for finishing a wall hanging I started 2 years ago! Jeepers!!! I need to buy whatever it is you take every day.

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  14. PattilouMay 23, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    My jaw just dropped at the beautiful quilting! Lovely gift for your daughter!

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  15. RoseMay 23, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Oh my! I cannot look past the quilting...it is fantastic.

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  16. MaryMay 23, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Pretty colors but I LOVE the quilting.

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  17. LeslieMay 24, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    this is so pretty and the quilting is amazing.

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  18. HeatherMay 24, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    It's beautiful! The quilting is amazing!

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  19. DeniseMay 24, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    great quilt! love the colors!

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  20. KarenMay 24, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    Lovely quilt! Colours are classy and the quilting great.

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  21. mjbMay 25, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Nice use of the large scale prints- your quilting is beautiful too.

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  22. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Really nice. Love the use of color and pattern. Nice job!

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  23. bethMay 25, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I love your quilt! I don't follow patterns much either. Did you quilt this one?
    It looks great!

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  24. quiltmom annaMay 25, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Its a fantastic quilt- The colors are soft and you have done a superb job of the quilting.
    What a great start you have had as a new quilter. 22 quilts is amazing in such a short time.
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful piece.
    Regards from a Western Canadian Quilter,
    Anna
    http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/

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  25. StephanieMay 25, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Such a pretty quilt. I love the fabrics/design/quilting!

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  26. UnknownMay 27, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    For someone fairly new to quilting you are really doing some great work. They are great.

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  27. SandraMay 31, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    22 quilts made in less than a year-amazing. Fun zigzag-lots of them in this festival. Thanks.
    Come see my antique entries
    http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com
    http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com

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