Saturday, October 10, 2009

My quilt entry.

Inspired by Kwiltmakr's post, this is the quilt I am entering in the Bloggers Quilt Festival 2009.

This quilt was made for a very special friend of mine Mill. She was moving to the US earlier this year and I wanted to make her something special that she could take with her and remember me by, as well as providing her new apartment with instant colour! I think I managed both with this quilt.


Each star is made from 1930's Repro fabric, with the plain colours being basic homespun fabrics. I had to have the quilt machine quilted as I just did not have the time to hand quilt it the way it needed to be quilted.

I was really happy with the result and the look on Mill's face was priceless when she unwrapped it!

If you want to enter one of your quilts, just visit: http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/

Sam xox
Posted by Sam at 5:42 PM
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25 comments:

  1. My name is RietOctober 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    That is a lovely quilt. For me you are the winner already :)))

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  2. Nat PalaskasOctober 10, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    A stunning quilt to showcase in the BQF. I like the colours - Hugs Natima

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  3. MomOctober 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I love the fabrics in this one! And its a pattern I have wanted to do :-)
    margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  4. Carol at SerendipityOctober 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    What a lovely, colorful quilt. Thank you for sharing.

    Carol

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  5. Anne at Film and ThreadOctober 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    What a wonderful gift for a friend!

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  6. DeAnna October 11, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Very pretty and full of life! Great color combinations. You did a great job! Mill is lucky to have you as a friend.

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  7. marlene@ByTheSeamOctober 11, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    I am glad you entered and hope you enjoy looking at all the quilts. Your quilt did turn out very nice and the colors are terrific.

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  8. ZonnahOctober 11, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    I LOVE this quilt!

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  9. QuiltluverOctober 11, 2009 at 1:53 AM

    Beautiful quilt, such pretty colors. Glad to see some other myquiltblog members in the Bloggers Quilt Festival. Karen

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  10. Piece by PieceOctober 11, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    I have been wondering where you have been, its nice to know that you are still here. The quilt is lovely, a beautiful gift for your friend. Patricia

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  11. KathyOctober 11, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Your fabrics really look nice with the yellow. What a nice quilting friend to give this away to your friend.

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  12. SarahOctober 11, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    What a thoughtful gift for Mill. You definitely will add some beautiful color to her new apartment. She is certain to feel comfort under this one! ~ Sarah

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  13. MollyOctober 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    What beautiful colors and a great quilt. You did super on this. Mill will think of you all the time with this in her life, and each time she will smile. You are a good friend Sam.

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  14. ShirleyOctober 12, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    Just beautiful! It's so cheery and I love repro fabrics.

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  15. AnnieOOctober 12, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    That is a warm and happy quilt and I'm sure your friend thinks of you every time she cuddles in it. Love that deep yellow, a hard color to find! Thanks for sharing your quilt's story.

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  16. JayOctober 12, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Outstanding quilt! I don't think it's fair to wish anyone luck in this quilt competition so I can't. Hope you understand!

    Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    PS - GOOD LUCK and hope you win... but don't tell anyone I said that ;-)

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  17. ChickieChirpsOctober 14, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    This is lovely. Such happy colours! Your friend will definitely be able to think about you every time she looks at it.

    Arabella

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  18. ChickieChirpsOctober 14, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    This is lovely. Such happy colours! Your friend will definitely be able to think about you every time she looks at it.

    Arabella

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  19. MarjoleinOctober 15, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Hey Sam,

    Finally I learn to cope with blogger. Great.
    How are you. Nice to see all your artworks. I couldn't make it. Beautiful.
    How was babysitting last days? I am looking forward to see you and Jamie again. We, Hiddo en I, realise that we are going soon. Such a pity, we had a great time.
    Are you still able to have a picnick or something tomorrow. Do you like the centenial park? Maybe we can sit over there somewhere if the weather is fine. If not, no problem, then we see you saturday.
    Cheers, Marjolein

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  20. CamiOctober 15, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    What a thoughtful gift! I love the colors, so bright and cheery. Great pattern.

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  21. JocelynOctober 17, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Love it!! What a beautiful cheery quilt. You were so sweet to make it for your friend.

    Jocelyn
    http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/

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  22. SewCalGalOctober 17, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    You are very talented. I love the colors, fabrics & design. Love, love, love it.

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

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  23. MarjoleinOctober 31, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Hey Sam,

    How are you?
    Did you enjoy the Huntervalley?
    I hope you and jamie are fine.
    Best wishes from Holland.

    Marjolein

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  24. EmJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    I love this cheerful choice of colors and the rounded pieces, I've never dared try them but what a fun pattern for me to try someday. Just found your blog and enjoy the quilts and the photos, thank you! COme by and visit me sometime!

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    What a lovely quilt and SPECIAL gift! Thanks for sharing. ; )

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