Friday, May 17, 2013

LOW VOLUME LOVE

Each year during Quilt Market, Amy hosts a Bloggers Quilt Festival. This is a chance for you to have a virtual quilt show  : ) The button is on the side bar to the right. It will be updated on the 17th to allow you to see all the entries.


This time around I made a baby quilt. The fabrics used are from the Noteworthy line by Sweetwater. Perfect for the low volume quilts that are popular right now. The letters were pieced improv style and the churn dash blocks were pieced using this tutorial from Lollyquilts.




For the quilting, I knew I wanted pebbles. Lots of pebbles.


Then came that empty area in the middle. I took inspiration from Angela Walters book, Free Motion Quilting.  Page 51 to be exact. It combines wavy lines and pebbles which happen to be the two free motion patterns I can do   : )


One night, I got myself all cranked up on coffee and just went for it.


The back shows it much better. Also, the wishbone quilting around the border was a design in the book too. I found that very fun !


This picture is a bit shaded but you can see all the quilting better.


I think I'll tuck this quilt away and save it for a special little someone.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the Festival

The quilt measures 39 x 47
pieced by me
quilted by me
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40 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresMay 17, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely. A low volume is on my to do lusy! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Cindy SharpMay 17, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Very pretty. Well done.

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  3. DebbieMay 17, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Love this and very cool quilting!!

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  4. KarenMay 17, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    It's a beautiful quilt. The work you have done with the quilting is wonderful.

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  5. CathyMay 17, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    It is really lovely!

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  6. HilachasMay 17, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    That's an interesting and beautiful quilt. Your quilting is gorgeous.

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  7. Needled MomMay 17, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Very pretty and the quilting is lovely.

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  8. CitricSugarMay 17, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    "all cranked up on coffee.." Love it!

    This is so gorgeous and the volume is just right. :-)

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  9. Sewing MomMay 17, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, it looks great! I think your quilting is just amazing too!

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  10. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Hi Carla! This is a beautiful quilt which has sweet and soft look! I love your quilting with lines and bubbles and it goes so well with those waterly colours. x Teje

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  11. PattiMay 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Beautifully done Carla!

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  12. sheilaMay 17, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Your quilting is amazing :-)

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  13. EricaMay 17, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    This is wonderful!

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  14. vintage greyMay 17, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    So beautiful and love the pebbles!!! Hope you are having a great time at the Quilt Market!! xo Heather

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  15. Little Island QuiltingMay 17, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    The power of coffee eh! Must try that some time.
    Great quilting.

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  16. Heather D.May 17, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    It's great Carla! Love the quilting. "all cranked up on coffee"....hehehehe

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  17. CarolineMay 17, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Nicely done! I love your quilting, pebbles are my favorite, but I'm still working on the wavy line ;)

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  18. KellyMay 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    It is gorgeous and I love the quilting.

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  19. SusanMay 17, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Very sweet...I love low volume!

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  20. a maidenhair fernMay 17, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    I always love your work

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  21. Archie The Wonder DogMay 18, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    *sigh* Such a gorgeous quilt!

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  22. DebMay 18, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    This is such a beautiful quilt. Gorgeous quilting.

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  23. felicityMay 18, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Great choice of quilting designs and I do love the low-volume peaceful feel of the fabrics you chose.

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  24. Studio VMay 19, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Adorable!!

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  25. AnnabellaMay 19, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    The coffee worked - the quilting is amazing! Love the low volume love :)

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  26. PamMay 19, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    love the fabric, the design and the quilting!!
    hope u had fun at market ...my head is still swirling xoxox

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  27. AnonymousMay 19, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    It is indeed special for whoever that special baby turns out to be.

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  28. LilyMay 19, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Carla, this is wonderful! I am new to FMQ and have tried bubbles/pebbles, and yours look gorgeous. I have to go around so many times to get them looking right! Yours look effortless!

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  29. gillyflowerMay 20, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Amazing quilt! The quilting is so incredible, I am in awe.
    Love the pale colours too - I'd like to have a go at a low volume quilt too.

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  30. Barb and SharonMay 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Carla - lovely as always:) I just bought some Noteworthy to try a quilt. It's about time for low volume for me!
    Barb@Witsend

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  31. Dawn HughesMay 20, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Very very nice Carla, I wonder what special little angel will get this one?

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  32. Mama PeaMay 20, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    It's fantastic! Love your quilting!

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  33. LynneMay 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Great choice on the quilting patterns Carla, it really suits the quilt. I love the soft colors.
    Pebbles are on my "need to practice" list. I am drawn to the texture they create. Beautiful quilt!

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  34. NatashaMay 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt and the quilting is amazing. SO inspirational!!

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  35. ShaunaMay 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful and restful quilt Carla! Your quilting is gorgeous!

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  36. ShaunaMay 22, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful and restful quilt Carla! Your quilting is gorgeous!

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  37. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch QuilterMay 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    How beautiful :)

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  38. ArianeMay 25, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Your quilt is gorgeous. I love the quilting!!

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  39. OPQuiltMay 25, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful! I have a limited amount of patterns I can do well with FMQ, and I love that you combined your two favs to make such a lovely outcome. I first saw that wishbone piecing in Deneese Schmidt's book and have since seen it other places. That one is fun, too!

    Your quilt turned out beautifully.

    Elizabeth E.
    opquilt.com

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  40. Live a Colorful LifeMay 28, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Carla, this is just stunning!!! I love it. Your quilting is awesome, as well.

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