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 : )




45 comments:

Geta Grama said...

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

Little Island Quilting said...

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

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

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

Teje Karjalainen said...

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

Heidi Grohs said...

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

Deborah said...

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

Charlotte said...

that's absolutely lovely!

Sew Lovins said...

Love that pattern!

Sherry said...

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

Gramma Quilter said...

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!

Michelle said...

That quilting is fantastic!

Canadian Abroad said...

Very cool hexie quilt.

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I love this quilt!!!

CitricSugar said...

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

I just love it.

carol fun said...

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.

quiltmania said...

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

Mom said...

I love modern twists on traditional patterns!

Margaret
http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/

Rachaeldaisy said...

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

Sarcastic Quilter said...

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

vintage grey said...

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

Melinda said...

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

Vroomans' Quilts said...

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

Jitka said...

I love scrapy quilt. You made a wonderful one.

Alli said...

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

Debbie said...

This is a really unique and lovely quilt!

straythreads said...

WOW love the way its quilted Stunning
Ann

Janet said...

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

Debra said...

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!

**nicke... said...

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

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

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

Marit said...

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

Shauna said...

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

Shauna said...

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

Michelle Jensen said...

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

Eileen said...

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

Megan said...

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

Taryn V. said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Sandra said...

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).

Martine Kuciel said...

association des couleurs très réussie , jolie réalisation

Lily said...

I love the color movement!

Valerie said...

Great quilt!

Alicia said...

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

quiltmom anna said...

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

Habibti at Home said...

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!!