Friday, October 9, 2009

Quilters Blogfest

Amy from Park City Girl is having a quilt festival.  I'm not too familiar with all the ins and outs of it, but you can find out here.  I am to post my favorite quilt of all time, and I think I will chose one that doesn't have the best picture, but is my all time favorite.  I made this quilt early this year, while I was still a relatively new quilter (and didn't know anything yet) and copied one that I had seen on Flickr that was made by my now new friend, LauraJay.  Hers was bigger though....(I think.)  Anyway, my husband was traveling when I decided to start this quilt and I just stayed in my kitchen day and night working on it.  I had strings and fabric pieces all over the floor (and me) and was so exhausted by the time I went to bed every night, I never cleaned up until it was completely done.  I never could have made it with him home, especially not with cooking and everything else my daily life brings in my kitchen.   It took me 5 days and I love it!  It has all the colors I adore and I was so proud of myself when I was done that I could do it and make it look good.  Since then I have learned so much, but this quilt will always be special to me.

A side view    

23 comments:

  1. It's beautiful, I love the fabrics that you chose! I would love to spend five whole days quilting, but I think my partner would feel neglected :D

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  2. Oh, I love this pattern and the colors!
    margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  3. Wow a five day quilt marathon! And a lovely quilt - well worth that effort. What a great pattern.

    Rita

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  4. it's wonderful! i was wondering which one you would choose.

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  5. And it's special to me too because it's over this quilt we became friends! :)

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  6. This is my second favorite quilt that you've done....I like MY green & black striped one that you finished for me the best!:D
    This one IS beautiful, though. I don't know why but I think of cucumbers when I see it....COOL & CRISP!!!

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  7. Great fabric choices. Beautiful.

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  8. Beautiful I like the colors you chose

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  9. I love your quilt and story. Good way to get things done, just leave out the mess! :^) The result a beautiful quilt!

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  10. Fabulous!
    Really only been quilting a short time?
    You wouldn't know!
    Thanks for showing us!
    Cheers

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  11. Beautiful quilt. Really pretty colors and pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. "Tis a beautiful creation. Well done.
    If I ever tried to do a 5 day sewing marathon my dog would either be sleeping in the pile or trying to get me out of the sewing room :)

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  13. A five day quiltathon--that's like a month in real-life, isn't it? You have made a charming quilt and I can't believe it only took you those few days! Thanks for sharing your quilt's story.

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  14. I love your quilt. Delightful colors & fabrics.

    Thanks for sharing and for participating in the Bloggers Quilt Festival.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  15. I love it! What a great first quilt. When the husbands are away the wives can play!

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  16. Carol,
    I think your pattern is called Bento Box - very fun pattern- I love your fabrics so soft looking but very funky.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Regards,
    Anna

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  17. this is gorgeous...i love it. thanks for sharing

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  18. Beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing!

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