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

15 comments:

  1. It's lovely! The quilting is gorgeous.

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

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

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

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

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  7. Very nice, i like this very much:))

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

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

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  10. 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. Love those before and after pictures.
    Such a pretty quilt

    Linda

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

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