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Monday, October 12, 2009

Blogger's Quilt Festival





Here is my quilt for the Blogger's Quilt Festival hosted by Amy. It is the latest quilt that I have finished. Tammy did the quilting for me.I have named it Red, White and Blue. It was made for some family friends who have a baby boy. The wife is American and the husband is Canadian. I liked the idea of combining the colours of the 2 countries into one quilt.

The quilt is special because it is one of the first quilts I started after I started my blog in March. Originally it was going to be a rail fence quilt, but then I found Amanda Jean's zigzag tutorial and decided to do that instead. Since then, I have used my fellow quilting bloggers for much inspiration. I have met many friends from all different countries and have been in awe of what people create. I have participated in 7 swaps, and am now working on my 8th swap. Many of my quilts have been altered or changed completely from all of the inspiration you have provided me. It was also one of the first quilts where I used most of the fabric from my stash. This quilt is a reminder of all the friendship, support and help I have been given.

Thank you all!

25 comments:

Carol said...

Lovely quilt and your story is great. We all learn much from each other.

Lee D said...

Love the quilt. My sentiments are the same for this wonderful blogging world. I plan on making this zig zag quilt for my nephew's birthday present, better get on to it his birthday is beginning on Nov.

Ariane said...

I love this quilt. It looks wonderful. You did a great job. I have to make one of these quilts. They are so nice.

Zonnah said...

I love the fabrics you used :)

Jeannette said...

Great colors...it's wonderful how many quilts are made for special gifts...what friendship... and I appreciate what you have shared about the learning and inspiration that comes through seeing the work of others. It's really true...generousity aplenty in blog pictures and tutorials..isn't this quilt show fun? Glad you are a part of it.

Sand and Sunshine said...

Very Cool Zigzags, the red white and blue was very fitting for their little boy. Kudos on your 8th swap.

Rose Marie said...

Love those zigzags ..... perfect for a boy.

Lis Harwood said...

I love your zigzaggy quilt.

leigh said...

I love zig zag quilts too. It's on my list to make one. This one is great!

Tami @ Lemon Tree Tales said...

What a pretty quilt and very patriotic. Isn't it a great feeling when you can make a quilt using mostly stash fabric? I like the zig-zag pattern. I may have to try it too. Cheers!

Kate said...

Great quilt and the sentiment behind it! I was drawn to the name of your blog as I've just started to work on my very first Dresden plates for Christmas gifts this year for each of my 4 kids.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!!

duckyhouse said...

First off I love zigzag quilts and you did such a great job on yours. I currently have one sitting in pieces on my cutting table and hopefully I'll be able to get to it soon. Your quilt is inspiring me to finish :)

I agree the quilt blogging world is packed full of inspiring people. It is so nice to find another fellow Canadian quilt blogger :)

Anonymous said...

Your red, white, and blue quilt is wonderful, and perfect for a "mixed" couple and their little boy. They must love it.

Thanks you for the kind comment on my blog. You are now eligible to win my giveaway of two pieces of hand-painted fabric.

Do come back and visit again. I, too, love this blogging world and getting to know other quilters around the world.

Nanette Merrill said...

Zig zags are fun. I did a quilt with a zig zag and stuff in the middle of each one and it was so fun. Yours is amazing. Love the colors.

Quiltluver said...

Love the quilt and the story behind it. I like this pattern, and I especially like the dark blue fabric. Perfect for a little boy! Karen

NiCoLe said...

I love your zigzag quilt. The colour combo is just great. As a Canadian, sometimes I feel sad that red, white and blue are considered american only. They really do look nice together.

Anonymous said...

I love that zig zag quilt! So easy. Isn't it amazing how much we learn from each other! Way too much inspiration to get it all done...LOL.

Thanks for sharing your story!

Bari

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

Beautiful quilt! I love the fabric with all the bubbles on it.

Lonci said...

It is beautiful zig zag quilt:)

ParisMaddy said...

Cute story and quilt.

Unknown said...

I love this one - and so special for their boy!

I didn't realize you started blogging this year, it seems like I've "known" you for longer :)

Leslie said...

what a fantastic gift....i love a zig zag quilt. yours is beautiful

Jackie Russell said...

Love the patriotic colors on your quilt. I have had a zigzag quilt on my things to do list for awhile now. Love yours!

Julie @ Jaybird Quilts said...

you know i love red white & bold... and zig zag quilts!!

Anonymous said...

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful - I love the colors.