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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

It's that time to share again

I'm talking about Amy's blogger quilt festival. It's a good chance to see the quilts that may not necessarily be prize winners in a contest but are prizewinners in a personal sense.
I'm sharing the Licorice Allsorts quilt I made last year for one of my granddaughters. The pattern is from Kaffe Fassett's book Quilt Romance.  I have to use some older photos because this one doesn't live at my place. I do have visiting rights so I was happy to give it to a very special person.
The grandkiddos play musical quilts and swap them  around with each other because they're a sharing lot but this one doesn't get shared apparently.
I used Anchor variegated perle cotton to quilt it which didn't take long at all and Quilters Dream Orient batting. I used acrylic circle templates for all the quilting designs which was a breeze to mark.
The fabric on the back is one of my favourite Kaffes called big blooms.

Thanks to Amy for organising this inspiring event and also to the sponsors who offer prizes
Click on the logo below to go and be inspired.

49 comments:

  1. PatNovember 1, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Love the colors and your quilting designs.

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  2. MaryNovember 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I love this Janet! Pickle-dish is one of my all-time favorites and you have created a real beauty!!! Of course, I love the stitching....just perfect :)

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  3. Nat PalaskasNovember 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful, I love this quilt. The photo of it hanging from the wall is gorgeous - Enjoy the festival as well. Thanks for reminding me. I missed this one this year - Hugs Nat

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  4. LuAnnNovember 1, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    It's beautiful Janet. I love all of the pretty colors, and I'm sure whichever grandchild has your quilt is enjoying it and appreciating it.

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  5. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyNovember 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    What a stunner! Love the backing fabric too!

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  6. Oops-LahNovember 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Great quilt which is apparently very much appreciated. The pattern as well as the quilting are lovely. Big Blooms is also one of my all time favorite KF fabrics. I should buy lots in case he discontinues them.

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  7. CarlaNovember 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Oh my Word! So lovely.

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  8. LisaNovember 1, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    This is fabulous Janet. The variegated pearle was perfect for it. It's such a riot of color!

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  9. LynneNovember 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Love this! Beautiful front and back!

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  10. JanetNovember 1, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt. Love both the pattern and the fabric you used. I don't think I would share it either.

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  11. ShariNovember 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    This is such a beautiful quilt! I can see why it's not shared very often.

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  12. CardygirlNovember 1, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Love this one! Just divine!

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  13. ValentinaNovember 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Oh Janet, what a Beauty! and timeless... The quilting is fabulous and to be honest, I don't think I'd share it either! isn't it great when the little ones sense and protect the love that goes into our quilts? It's overwhelming really! :)

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  14. JuliaNovember 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I love this quilt..great name for it too, love the big stitch quilting...I need to try that one day..
    Julia ♥

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  15. MaryNovember 1, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    How nice that you have visiting rights. Your big stitch quilting makes the quilt even more special.

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  16. MargNovember 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Love it, beautiful fabrics and the quilting design is perfect.

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  17. SusanNovember 1, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! This is such a fabulous pattern! I think I need to move it to the top of my 'to-do' list!

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  18. dutchcomfortNovember 1, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    This is a stunner Janet! Love the quilt and the handquilting is the icing on the cake!

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  19. MiriamNovember 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I love all the colours in this quilt! The quilting is wonderful too!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I love , love this quilt !

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  21. antique quilterNovember 1, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    love this quilt! love how you quilted it
    still want to quilt a quilt like this, lucky me I have those circles:) too! thanks!!!!
    we had a bad snow storm, power still out since Saturday will be intouch when we are back home
    Kathie

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  22. Abby and StephanieNovember 1, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    A real treat for the eyes. I especially love the hand quilting design.

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  23. JoanNovember 1, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  24. HeatherNovember 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I love this quilt. Great pattern and colors and that big stitch quilting is fabulous. I think I may have to give it a try.

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  25. trishNovember 1, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is a gorgeous quilt. I love your hand stitches!

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  26. Sujata ShahNovember 1, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Such a happy quilt! Your hand quilting is exquisite! This pattern is on my list to do but don't know when... So tempting after seeing your today! There is always something fun and inspiring here!

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  27. FlourishingPalmsNovember 2, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt that I'm happy to see again. It just makes me smile, especially knowing that one particular granddaughter is so possessive of it! Cute. That's a testimony to your excellent choices in fabrics and perle cotton quilting. You go Grandma!

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  28. pinsandneedlesNovember 2, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    this is one of my favorite quilts. Love the bright and beautiful colors!

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  29. LoriNovember 2, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    That was a great quilt to put in the festival! It is so lovely!!

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  30. Nifty QuiltsNovember 2, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    A wonderful quilt!! What a treasure for your grand daughter. I made the same pattern in different colors, but haven't quilted it yet. You've given me a good idea about how I may do so!

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  31. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    This is a great pattern and you've done a great version of it. Your granddaughter is lucky to have such a special quilt from you!

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  32. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)November 2, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Spectacular Quilt! I love your colour choices!

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  33. Steffi´s Candy QuiltsNovember 2, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I still love this quilt, and to be honest, I think it is even prettier than the one in the book. Your quilting is gorgeous, too.
    I am hoarding a few yards of the background fabric because one day I want to make this quilt, too.:-)

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  34. RachaeldaisyNovember 2, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    It's so lovely to see this quilt again! It's just so beautiful! I love the backing fabric, it's one of my favourites too.

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  35. Archie The Wonder DogNovember 2, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a beauty! Somehow I've managed to miss this quilt so I'm glad you chose it for BQF!

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  36. BarbNovember 2, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    It is wonderful to see this quilt again as I love it so.
    The quilting is especially nice and the back is wonderful.
    I wonder if it's too late to join in. With my power out I am sorely behind!

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  37. CynthiaNovember 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    This is such a cool quilt! The pattern and variety of fabrics makes it so fun to look at! And I love your (AMAZING) hand quilted circles!

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  38. RobinNovember 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    The quilt is lovely and an inspiration. I like the quilting as well. When you stitch with the pearle cotton do you find that the knots sometimes slip through? I'm having a hard time getting my knots to stay inside the quilt sandwich, I've tried bigger knots but I wondered if there was a better way.

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  39. Pinkadot QuiltsNovember 2, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    So pretty, I feel like I would like to snuggle up with it and a nice cup of hot chocolate! don't worry I won't spill!

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  40. TeriNovember 2, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Love the quilt.....and your quilting gave me an idea for a guilt I have waiting to be quilted. I can understand why the owner of the quilt doesn't want to share.

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  41. Susan EntwistleNovember 3, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Beautiful quilt. I can see why it's not being shared.

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  42. Mrs QuiltyNovember 3, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    It is beautiful! Very cozy fabrics and beautiful job!

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  43. Jane in CumbriaNovember 3, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    That is a wonderful quilt. I love the colours, and I wouldn't want to share it either....:o)
    Jane

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  44. Ulla's Quilt WorldNovember 6, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Hi! Greetings from Finland! That quilt is so fantastic! I am speechless! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world!

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  45. KarenNovember 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Just beautiful Janet. The quilting is exquisite.

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  46. Little Island QuiltingNovember 7, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    One of my favourites from the BQF for sure.

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  47. imquilternityNovember 10, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I remember this gorgeous quilt! It's a true work of art...from your glorious color and fabric choices to the wonderful hand quilting you've done. I'm not sure I could have given it away...I might have "loaned" it instead! :)

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  48. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 14, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    That is a completely fabulous quilt Janet - I love everything about it. Thank you for sharing and tell the owner I think she's pretty lucky.

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  49. RobinNovember 20, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Everything about this quilt is just wonderful!!! The bright colors, the quilting (LOVE those variegated circles-- so cool!), and and gorgeous piecing... I don't know that I'd be able to share it either! :)

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