Friday, May 18, 2012

BLOGGERS QUILT FESTIVAL

It's that time again!  Last year, I discovered this wonderful event and found so many amazing blogs and so much inspiration.  I am so glad I can participate this time.

MOROCCAN TILES

For those of you who have seen this quilt, please bear with me.  I chose this quilt for a couple of reasons.
First, I had this rattling around in my head for over a year. I kept coming back to it, but never had the ambition to do it. Second, if you've known me for any length of time, you know I am a hexagon nut.  What could be better than GIANT hexies? I was on a bit of a scrap kick, so I knew it was time.





 This quilt used over 6 meters of scraps.  I have everything from Christmas to baby fabrics in here.  I love how they all work together. Of course the quilting is just as important as the piecing, and this quilt wouldn't have been what it is without Linda.




Thanks so much for your hard work Linda : )

Anyway, enjoy the festival. You can see more quilts here.
Thank-you Amy for hosting this wonderful line-up of quilts : )




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45 comments:

  1. Geta GramaMay 18, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I love your choice of fabric and the quilting is great too.

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  2. Little Island QuiltingMay 18, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    For someone who doesn't like hexagons (me!) I absolutely LOVE this. Great fabric choices too Carla.

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 18, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Beautiful Carla! I had this pattern in the Quilt Festival a few years ago: http://maryonlakepulaski.blogspot.com/2010/10/bloggers-quilt-festival.html

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  4. Teje KarjalainenMay 18, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Carla! I love your quilt as well as hexagons, too! Your fabrics and colours are beautiful! I have seen this and thought I would love to make the similar and then I forgot where I had seen it - so I'm really happy you have this beautiful quilt in the festival! x Teje

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  5. Heidi GrohsMay 18, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I adore it! The fabric choices are unexpected and perfect! I spotted it in the line up even before you stopped by my quilt ;)!

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  6. DeborahMay 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Stunning quilt made so with your lovely choice of fabric! The quilting is amazing.

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  7. CharlotteMay 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    that's absolutely lovely!

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  8. Sew LovinsMay 18, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Love that pattern!

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  9. SherryMay 18, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    This quilt if fabulous! I love that you have used so many fabrics.

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  10. Gramma QuilterMay 18, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Just taking a drink break from whipper snipping. Carla that quilt you chose is one of my favs. And i love the quilting, Linda!
    Hope to see other entries in festival later on today! So exciting ! I have never been to a quilt festival!

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  11. MichelleMay 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    That quilting is fantastic!

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  12. Canadian AbroadMay 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Very cool hexie quilt.

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  13. Archie The Wonder DogMay 18, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    I love this quilt!!!

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  14. CitricSugarMay 18, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I don't think I'll ever get sick of this one so I'm happy to see it again.

    I just love it.

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  15. carol funMay 18, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Fantastic quilt! Love the giant hexies! I must try this - oh no - another quilt I can't wait to sew up! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. quiltmaniaMay 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you Carla, for letting me quilt it. Great picture!

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  17. MomMay 18, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    I love modern twists on traditional patterns!

    Margaret
    http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/

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  18. RachaeldaisyMay 18, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    What a fantastic quilt!! I really love how you've quilted it too.

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  19. Sarcastic QuilterMay 18, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    It's lovely but even more so to look at, it's lovely because you were able to put something rattling in your head down to design and creation in such a pretty way. :D

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  20. vintage greyMay 18, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Such a beautiful quilt!! Linda did an amazing job, too!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  21. MelindaMay 18, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Love the giant hexagons and Linda's quilting is great!

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  22. Vroomans' QuiltsMay 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Now that is a stunning scrap hexie! And indeed, the quilting just works beautifully with it.

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  23. JitkaMay 19, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I love scrapy quilt. You made a wonderful one.

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  24. AlliMay 19, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Ooh, how neat! You did a great job of coordinating your scraps! :)

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  25. DebbieMay 19, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    This is a really unique and lovely quilt!

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  26. straythreadsMay 19, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    WOW love the way its quilted Stunning
    Ann

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  27. JanetMay 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    I love hexagons and this quilt is fabulous! I love the colours and the quilting.

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  28. DebraMay 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful quilt...i love the one in your header too...i made one similar to this recently but have not batted , quilted or binded yet...totally from scraps though...love it!

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  29. **nicke...May 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    i love this quilt but i think i have told you that already! it is beautiful and the quilting is so great!

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  30. Linda at Roscoe's MaMay 19, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt. I love the colors and the quilting!

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  31. MaritMay 20, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    I am a bit of a hexagon nut, too! Love these big bold ones - congratulations on a beautiful quilt!
    ; )

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  32. ShaunaMay 20, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Fantastic quilt and I'm glad you put it in the bloggers quilt festival. It's stunning!

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  33. ShaunaMay 20, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Fantastic quilt and I'm glad you put it in the bloggers quilt festival. It's stunning!

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  34. Michelle JensenMay 20, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Oh wow, I love your quilting. It is so cute and the hexis are awesome. Great job :)

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  35. EileenMay 20, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    love those huge hexies! great colors and fabrics and lovely quilting. thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  36. MeganMay 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    I couldn't get tired of seeing it - this quilt's definitely one to add to your "greatest hits" album!

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  37. Taryn V.May 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    This is such a great quilt! I love the hexagons and how you quilted inside of them!

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  38. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    What striking colors you have chosen!
    Fantastic detailed quilting, too!

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  39. SandraMay 20, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Great job, you did a wonderful job making a scrap quilt look so planned.

    Come see my entries 64 (repro. applique) and 85 (antique appliques).

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  40. Martine KucielMay 21, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    association des couleurs très réussie , jolie réalisation

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  41. LilyMay 22, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I love the color movement!

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  42. ValerieMay 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Great quilt!

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  43. AliciaMay 25, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    PRECIOSO!!!!!!!!
    QUE TRABAJO.SALUDITOS.

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  44. quiltmom annaMay 26, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    I love these hexagons - there is a pattern called Merry Go Round that your quilt reminds me of in its design.
    I love the colors and texture look of your quilt.
    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  45. Habibti at HomeMay 28, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I like this quilt a lot! I am trying to get inspired with a complicated looking quilt pattern to make a quilt for my husband, but I really like simple quilts. He likes the ones that look complicated. This might be a good idea.... I'm going to read further in your blog to learn more :) Beautiful quilt!!

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