Monday, October 28, 2013

Bloggers Quilt Festival

I am always hesitant and excited to post for Bloggers Quilt Festival.  I think it is a great resource for quilters (and others) for inspiration, community and connection, yet I am always a bit nervous to post on such a large stage for whatever reasons.  I am always glad I entered, and I always meet some new people, so there really is no down side.  All in all, my great thanks to Amy for hosting.

My entry this season is in the applique category, and it is my Grandmother's Flower Pots.


I really enjoyed watching all the pieces of this quilt come together, from the cute hexie flowers, the HST sashing, and the corner blocks. What I like best though is the quilting.

I love before and after quilting shots.




 Teeny little circles in each flower.




And one final shot of the back

This quilt is large, measuring 81"X 104" and I found the pattern in a Fons and Porter Favorite Scrap Quilts Magazine.  I do not have the year, but I have been working on this quilt for three years for sure.  It was a long time carry along, and then a UFO, and now it is in Bloggers Quilt Festival.

Thanks for visiting, I appreciate the company and any comments.

Esther
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15 comments:

  1. CitricSugarOctober 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    It's lovely! The quilting is gorgeous.

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  2. Teresa SilvaOctober 28, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    This turned out gorgeous. Love your quilting and thanks for sharing.

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  3. Furball Farm QuiltingOctober 28, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Thankyou for sharing such a beautiful quilt. It's always a bit scary putting your work out their for scrutiny....... but I have to say, that's what makes us grow as quilters. We constantly test ourselves, and try to go that little bit further with our skills. I love the quilting you have done on this quilt.

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  4. Barb and SharonOctober 28, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Esther I love this quilt and especially how you made it pop with your quilting.
    Barb@Witsend

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  5. audreyOctober 28, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Really great job! Your stitching esp. gives it that something extra.:)

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  6. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Your quilt is so gorgeous! The pattern, fabrics, quilting, everything! Just beautiful!

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  7. LonciOctober 28, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Very nice, i like this very much:))

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  8. Gramma QuilterOctober 29, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Fabulous quilt and of course quilting! A winner in my books!

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  9. KarenOctober 29, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    You continue to inspire me. Wish you lived closer :).

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  10. LynetteOctober 29, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    Ooo, Esther - this is pretty! It reminds me so much of my grandmother - she just loved making baskets like this. The quilting, though! love it!

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  11. Razzle Dazzle QuilterOctober 31, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Love those before and after pictures.
    Such a pretty quilt

    Linda

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  12. CalicojoanNovember 3, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Gorgeous! Love your blog name too. So fitting for most who quilt! LOL!

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  13. Helen November 22, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous !!!

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  14. StefanieNovember 24, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    This is one of my favorites.

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  15. StefanieNovember 24, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    This is one of my favorites.

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