Saturday, May 18, 2013

Blogger's Quilt Festival

Have you heard of the Blogger's Quilt Festival? 
I'm not sure how I missed out on this in the past, but I am entering my Courting Quilt in the Applique category. 

Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival - AmysCreativeSide.com
Visit Amy's site HERE

The Courting Quilt

Appliqued and machine quilted by me! 

Of course, my favorite blocks are the bird blocks.
Robin's Nest


Red Winged Blackbirds
Swooping Bird
Bluebird
The Courting Quilt was finished in November of 2012 and measures 41"x 60". 
My inspiration to make this quilt was the beautiful book A Bountiful Life by Karen Mowery, published by Kansas City Star. I used only Jo Morton fabrics from my stash. Because I planned to hang the finished quilt, I chose not to do all the blocks and borders from the book.
I will always cherish this quilt because of the friendship I formed with Karen Mowery who passed away earlier this year. She was an inspiring and sweet lady and I am so thankful I was able to be her friend for a short while as I worked on this quilt. 

Be sure to check out the other entries and prepare to be inspired!!
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17 comments:

  1. CitricSugarMay 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Very impressive work!

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  2. SandyMay 18, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. I guess I better go check out that Bloggers Quilt Show!

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  3. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch QuilterMay 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    This is crazy beautiful! I love it!

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  4. LonciMay 19, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    That's one amazing quilt, congratulation:)))

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  5. DebbieMay 19, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful quilt. You did a wonderful job with the applique and the quilting. Superb!

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  6. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I am not sure how you missed Blogger's quilt festival either. It is because of festival five years ago that my blog reading EXPLODED! Somewhere I picked you up - not at festival obviously.

    We have seen parts of your quilt before, but I never picked up on the fabric... this time I noticed the bird blocks with leaves all the same fabric - I like it - I like the concept - assuming the fabric works well and that Jo fabric works GREAT. Question - are all the leaves in the quilt the same fabric or just the bird blocks?

    Again well done!! Lovely quilt.

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  7. SusanMay 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    love it well done!

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  8. RobinMay 22, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    You do absolutely beautiful work. Wow! And the Jo Morton fabrics you chose work so perfectly in this. Truly awesome!

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  9. AmyMay 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    That is truly a work of art! Just beautiful!

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  10. Plain Ol' VanillaMay 23, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Exquisite! I love this and know that it must have taken a long time. This is an heirloom!
    Blessings,
    Joyce

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  11. Nina MarieMay 24, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Only another appliquer realizes how much work went into this - wowsy!! lovely lovely heirloom class quilt!

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  12. Martine KucielMay 24, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    quel travail ! superbe

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  13. LynetteMay 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Oh, Brava!!!! So much work in this one. Gets my vote. :)

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  14. Jennie in GAMay 25, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Incredible. I love the bird blocks best, too.

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  15. EstherMay 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Beautiful quilt. The applique is fabulous, and your quilting adds the finishing touch. Beautiful treasure.

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  16. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    All that hand applique!! Amazing..hope you win..you have my vote..Sandi in Ideal corners, MN.

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  17. Queenie BelieveMay 31, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Absolutely beautiful work! The colors, fabrics, and design are amazing!
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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