Friday, May 21, 2010

My quilt for the Bloggers Quilt Festival

Yup, you saw this yesterday, but that was before I knew about the quilt festival.
I love this quilt, it makes me smile when I look at it.  Generally I do not like to hang a quilt, except around someone's shoulders but this one was screaming to hang on my wall.

With this quilt I tried new things like: quilting parallel lines












and hand quilting.

Just the little hand quilting I did gave me a whole new appreciation for those of you who actually hand quilt a quilt.

It was good for me to push myself to do things out of my comfort zone but I think I will stick with free motion quilting. I LOVE that.

Thanks to Amy for putting this festival together.  Check it out if you haven't been there.

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I am glad you found my blog and have fun browzing the quilts in the festival.


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40 comments:

  1. West Michigan QuilterMay 21, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I love your quilt. Modern quilts appeal to me. I like how you quilted it too. I'll have to try that sometime.

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  2. MiriMay 22, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Wonderful quilt! It really looks fantastic on the wall-I love the motion!

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  3. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)May 22, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Woah that is so cool and I love the unusual quilting and the shapes and movement and colour - I just love the whole thing and would hang it on my wall in a New York minute!

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  4. wishes, true and kindMay 22, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    I love your quilt -- the shapes, the solids, the colors, the simplicity. It has a very modern look to it and looks great on a wall. Nice quilting, too, and good for you for going out of your comfort zone. Not always easy -- but it usually pays off!

    joan

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  5. MarieMay 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    it is so modern beautiful quilt

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  6. Jamie Janow ElfertMay 22, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Awesome Quilt --- very sleek and would be perfect in my office. Thank you for sharing your great entry.

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  7. BJMay 22, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Wonderful quilt. Love it. Thanks for inspiring me.

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  8. LonciMay 23, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Very very nice quilt:)

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  9. AnonymousMay 23, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    This quilt is a superb study of color and space. Adding a touch of hand quilting is a wonderful tribute to traditional quilts. Thanks!

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  10. StrladyMay 23, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Mary, you stopped by my blog earlier today and left me a comment. I tried emailing you back with some info but you don't have an email attached to your profile.
    BTW: Excellent modern look on your quilt. Love the lines on this piece!!

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  11. MollyMay 23, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    That's an amazing quilt! I love the black and white .. so modern and fresh! I've been wanting to do handing quilting and think I'll try it on my next one. You inspired me!

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  12. AnonymousMay 23, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    I love the modern look. This has been a great inspiration to try one of my own.

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  13. BellgirlMay 23, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    I love your design! I'm new to quilting and still work from a pattern, but I'd really like to try something like this soon.

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  14. Laurel H.May 24, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    I really like this design; very Denyse Schmidt-ish.

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  15. Anne at Film and ThreadMay 24, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    I love the colors, the design, the quilting - everything! It is just so clean and modern looking!

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  16. RebekahMay 24, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    This is so pretty! I love your color palette and your quilting is so well done.

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  17. DollyMay 24, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Very striking ! You do appreciate the linear and the solids, don't you ! ? !
    I'm going to have to take a minute to look farther at your blog .

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  18. RosaMaríaMay 24, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    what a beautiful quilt! love the solid soors that you used! bravo!

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  19. Shannon w/ Monkey Dog QuiltsMay 25, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I love the modern feel of this quilt and I LOVE the colors! Awesome Quilt! Sew On!

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  20. HollyMay 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I love what you've done with solids. Inspiring!

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  21. ilovebabyquiltsMay 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    Love it! So bold and graphic.

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  22. AngelaMay 25, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Oh I love this quilt and good for you for all the techniques you used on this! Grey is one of my favorites right now.

    Oh and thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my string quilt!

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  23. Riel NasonMay 25, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Mary, Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on my festival quilt. I really like your exhibit in the festival. Very modern and striking!

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  24. LeslieMay 25, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    this is beautiful!

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  25. paisley and laceMay 25, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I definately love your quilt. Especially the quilting...and the shapes....and the colors.

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  26. LorraineMay 25, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    I love your quilt !!
    It is really interesting ... especially the the hand quilting.

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  27. janssen designsMay 26, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    WOW, fantastic quilt!

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  28. CarolynMay 26, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    I really like your quilt. It looks like a grouping of picture frames, only way cooler.

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  29. RoslynMay 26, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Love your entry so graphic & simple. And the accidental sweater/afghan too!

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  30. KarenMay 28, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    that is so tres chic.

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  31. quilthexleMay 29, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    WOW - I love that quilt, and I sure think it WANTS to live on a wall. Thanks for sharing!

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  32. MaggieBMay 29, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    I love your quilt! Especially the unexpected little POP of green that is so totally unexpected but so WONDERFULLY interesting! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. EileenMay 29, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    marvelous quilt and the quilting i perfect for it--thanks for sharing a definitely stunning piece

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  34. Martha WolfeJune 2, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    What a wonderful, graphic quilt! Love the color scheme and asymmetry. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. MichelleJune 5, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    This quilt really does look like it belongs on the wall, like a piece of modern art. Well done!

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  36. AnonymousJune 7, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I love the abstract look and the colors! Wow, you did a fantastic job.

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  37. AnonymousJune 7, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    That hand quilting is divine!!

    Thanks for visiting my little blog!
    Jaclyn

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  38. Sandy PanagosJune 8, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Wow!!!

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  39. debbi d-wJuly 15, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Love the fresh modern styling!

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  40. MaritOctober 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Very pretty, very fresh and timeless. Love your quilt!
    ; )

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