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Saturday, May 14, 2011

Bloggers quilt festival

This is the first time I've added a quilt to Amy's quilt blogger festival. I love applique and I love red and green quilts so this is a favourite. I made this one for my eldest grandaughter and finished it in 2006. It's  hand appliqued, machine pieced and hand quilted. Unfortunately, it's hard to get a decent photo inside.
It's the first time I tried echo quilting...
or stipple quilting...
or feathers. It's also the first time I'd tried the dogtooth borders and will probably be the last.
The quilt was made in a year long class with Val Moore and we were all encouraged to set our blocks and design borders with our own plan rather than following a set design. 
Amy's Creative Side
Thanks to Amy for hosting the Festival and also to the sponsers who have offered up prizes. Click on the button above to enjoy the rest of the quilts.

68 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieMay 14, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    The most beautiful firsts ever!

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  2. JanetMay 14, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    This is fabulous! A really classy, classic quilt. I love it. I'm glad you persevered. It's hard making a quilt that takes so much time but what wonderful results.

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 14, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    This is one smashing quilt!

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  4. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Your quilt is so beautiful. I am full of admiration for your patience with all the work involved in this quilt. It is truly amazing!

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  5. JuliaMay 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Another gorgeous quilt Janet..
    I just love the blocks and the hand-quilting...
    Julia ♥

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  6. Nifty QuiltsMay 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    A beautiful, beautiful quilt!

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  7. Miki WillaMay 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I really like this quilt. The smaller blocks set next to the larger blocks really makes the overall pattern. You did a beautiful job on your applique work as well as your quilting.

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  8. JanetMay 14, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    What a beautiful red and green quilt. I'm so impressed at how heavily quilted it is - fabulous!! Lots of love went into this quilt :0)

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  9. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    A beautiful classic quilt. I hope your grandaughter appreciates the work involved.

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  10. Nat PalaskasMay 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    It's gorgeous and I do love the dogtooth borders and the swag around the outer border. I missed seeing the BQF this time, but still have a chance. Might add one later. Thanks Janet - Hugs Nat

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  11. TeresaMay 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Its incredible! I so admire quilters that can do applique so well. Its really beautiful!

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  12. Donna~~May 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Another gorgeous quilt! Your granddaughter is very, very lucky!

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  13. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsMay 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    There is one word to sum you up Janet...A-MAZ-ING!!! xo

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  14. NedraMay 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Fabulous quilt Janet! Thanks so much for sharing on Amy's blog too.

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  15. SueMay 14, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    A really beautiful quilt and a very lucky grandaughter to own it.

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  16. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyMay 14, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    What a gorgeous quilt!

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  17. RachaeldaisyMay 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Oh Janet,This is so stunning!! breathtakingly so!! and hand quilted!! Absolutely beautiful!! I'm glad the festival has given you the chance to share this quilt with us. Val is a great teacher to give you room to make a quilt your own.

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  18. Die Butjenterin AbschnittMay 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Wow Janet, it´s a beautiful Quilt. I love handapplicue and handquilting.
    Käte

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  19. SandraMay 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    WOW-ZA What beautiful workmanship on the hand applique and the hand quilting. Love how the piecing, applique work together with the perfect border framing the whole.
    Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my antique bird rose of sharon applique quilt.

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  20. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    What a treasure of a quilt. Your applique and quilting is outstanding.

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  21. MaritMay 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I'll just share the words of my DH, glancing at the screen when your quilt popped up:
    that's one of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen...
    You know, he's got a good eye. Your work is outstanding, Janet. Thank you for sharing it with us all!

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  22. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! I love the hand quilting!

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  23. SewjournalMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    It's beautiful Janet. Good Luck in the Festival.

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  24. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Just Beautiful...

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  25. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    This is an absolutely stunning quilt!!

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  26. MaryMay 14, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Janet,this is amazing! Every quilt you put on your blog is my new favorite one! You are so talented...and for a first try at those quilting techniques...you done good! Love it Janet!

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  27. stitchinpennyMay 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Love that quilt. Your applique is so beautiful.

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  28. Donna in SW PAMay 14, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Congrats! It's wonderful!

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  29. Sujata ShahMay 14, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    One lucky grand daughter you have there! Your quilt is gorgeous!

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  30. MimiMay 14, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    You must not ever do anything simple! Your quilts are always intricate and amazing. You granddaughter is one lucky gal.

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  31. pinsandneedlesMay 14, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! Love the applique!

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  32. JocelynMay 14, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Oh my, it is breathtaking!

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  33. CrispyMay 15, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    It's beautiful Janet!! I haven't tried stippling yet when hand quilting, it must have been a real challenge.

    I'm curious, how long have you been quilting?

    Crispy

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  34. LoriMay 15, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Wow! Another beautiful quilt Janet!!

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  35. JanetMay 15, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Gorgeous. Your granddaughter must
    be very proud to own it.

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  36. MaryMay 15, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I remember when you first posted this quilt and I still love it! I'd never know it was the first time for anything.

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  37. Patty May 15, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    just beautiful

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  38. Rose MarieMay 15, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    It is BEAUTIFUL and I just love your blocks and the hand quilting! Well done!

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  39. KyleMay 15, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Your quilt is absolutely beautiful and the workmanship is outstanding. Thanks for sharing your masterpiece.

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  40. TerryMay 15, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful! :0)

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  41. Quilts And PiecesMay 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Wow! What a gorgeous quilt for your granddaughter. I had so much fun seeing all the quilting too! I"m still slowly working away on hand quilting an old quilt I started and had put away for awhile.

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  42. ValentinaMay 16, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Don't get me started, Janet!
    Sublime, wonderful, breathtaking. I dream of quilting like that one day... quilting to a quarter inch of its life!
    :) I particularly love how the applique shines forth thanks to the echo quilting... Sheer Inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing... xx

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  43. BarbMay 16, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    What a beautiful quilt!
    It's perfect for the spring festival!
    thanks for sharing it with us.
    I love the sawtooth border, it's one of my favorite elements in border design.

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  44. Pinkadot QuiltsMay 16, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I love red and green quilts too, this one makes my heart sing! Your quilting and your applique is amazing. A true labor of love!

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  45. MarikaMay 16, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Very beautiful quilt work

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  46. KristenMay 16, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Beautiful red and green quilt!! I adore those roses in the second to last photo!

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  47. Christie describeHappyMay 16, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    You work magic with applique and quilting! Just stunning with all the small pieces and detail!

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  48. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 16, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Your quilt is stunning!

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  49. Anne IdaMay 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Fabulous, gorgeous, absolutely beautiful - its is stunning!

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  50. antique quilterMay 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    just beautiful and I love the way you did the border swag.
    Kathie

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  51. KaarenMay 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Stunning, Janet. Simply stunning.

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  52. Dixie HowardMay 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    What a beautiful quilt for your lucky grandaughter. Truly hierloom quality, and a quilt one can keep coming back to admire over and over!

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  53. MiriamMay 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Another magnificent quilt, Janet! I am sure your Grand daughter treasures that quilt.
    I love that centre appliqued block!

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  54. Laurel H.May 16, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    This is a beautiful, intricate quilt.

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  55. myBearpawMay 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Wow! So impressed by your applique skills, AND you hand quilting is just stunning! What a beautiful quilt! Such a lot of work but so totally worth it.

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  56. MelindaMay 16, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful. And I LOVE how it's quilted.

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  57. Jane in CumbriaMay 17, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Wonderful quilt, and your quilting is superb!! Really lovely.
    Jane

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  58. EileenMay 17, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    So beautiful and I love the color scheme, too! Your work is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great day

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  59. ~Kris~May 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Your quilt is so beautiful. Your fabrics are so well chosen and your setting makes it all come together perfectly. What a great adventure and a wonderful gift for your granddaughter.

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  60. Ivory SpringMay 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Janet, I just swoooned! This is sooooo gorgeous. What a blessed your granddaughter is.

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  61. Sarcastic QuilterMay 19, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt, especially with all it's "firsts".

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  62. Kim D.May 19, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Wow, amazing quilting on this one Janet. It's absolutely gorgeous!

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  63. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I love the echo quilting. So gorgeous!

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  64. KatherineMay 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    So many firsts on this amazing quilt. It's so gorgeous and you are so talented!

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  65. KatherineMay 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    So many firsts on this amazing quilt. It's so gorgeous and you are so talented!

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  66. KarenMay 24, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Not sure how I missed this one - absolutely beautiful. As awlays your quilting is amazing.

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  67. CristinaMay 24, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    La tua coperta è STUPENDA...il rosso e il verde in questa coperta sono eccezzionali..
    ciao
    cri

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  68. RobinJune 9, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    It is beautiful, Janet! The quilting is gorgeous. And I'm glad you persevered with those dogtooth borders, because they look awesome!

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