This is the quilt that I would like to enter in Amy’s Blogger’s Quilt Festival..it’s called Sticks and Stones by Sandy Gervais.
I love everything about this quilt…the simplicity of the pattern, the fabric…(Rouenneries by French General)…and the colours. I made this quilt back in July of this year..hence the flowers in the background.
If you look closely you will notice that she’s not quilted…yet!! This is the exciting part…Quilt Sue (from Quilt Times) who lives in England and I bartered services…I made Quilt Sue a Penny Rug and mailed it off with the Sticks and Stones top and the backing…and Sue is going to work her quilting magic on it…hopefully soon…(I will blog about it when I get her back!!)
In the mean time…I enjoy looking at the pictures of her hanging around the garden…
This is the penny rug that Sue got in exchange for her quilting services….
Isn’t it nice that through Blogging complete strangers can do something as wonderful as this?! The amazing part is things like this happen all the time in Blogland!! Quilters are so amazing!!
I love anything French General. Your quilt is beautiful. And your penny rug is absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, even unquilted! And I love your penny rug - you got a great deal, and she got a great rug!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your quilt. But then I saw the chicken wool matt and it is to die for! That is soooo cute! Thanks for giving the name of the pattern! I have to find it!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt - a simple pattern that really shows off that wonderful fabric! And the penny rug is gorgeous -- love love love those chickens! Happy stitching -
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just wonderful and that penny rug so adorable...just adorable!!
ReplyDeletethe oenny rug has the eggs that the chicken laid on it - how perfect. I wonder what English Chicken's say? Clucky, clucky???
ReplyDeleteBlogging quilters are nice, I agree!
Your Rouenneries Sticks and Stones is my favorite quilt in all of Quilt Fesitval land Paulette! And I'm not kidding or saying that to anyone else. I love it and can't wait to see it quilted! It's a gem.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt of yours. Looking forward to seeing the quilting.
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't love that quilt, it is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI do love the penny mat too, my brother's wife would love that one.
Debbie
Quilters are amazing. I love your quilt. That fabric is gorgeous. I love seeing quilts made in that fabric line. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt! Can't wait to see the finished product!~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top and penny rug .... it is wonderful how we meet friends through blogging!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt and hope it gets home soon!
ReplyDeleteThe penny rug is just too cute - why do quilters love chickens so much? Anyone know?
what an great idea- a true win/win. Lovely quilt and very cute woolwork. Thanks for sharing.
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blue 1890 antique schoolhouses q.
and b/w& pink scrappy miniature
So, so pretty! Your selections from the collection show up wonderfully in the Sticks and Stones. What a terrific trade--that penny mat is too cute with the eggs round the outside. Hope you get your finished quilt back soon. Thanks for sharing your quilt's story :)
ReplyDeleteNice colours and nice quilt. You must be anxiously awaiting it's return. I love your penny rug too!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is on the frame now and the first couple of rows were done yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThe chickens are on my dining room table, and when they cluck, they say "oh, I say chaps, cluck, cluuuck".
Love your quilt - beautiful work. I hope you will show us when you have it quilted - please?
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just so beautiful. I as well love french general. Oh I must get that pattern for your penny rug. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteOh lucky you! I'd love for such a trade! Your Chickens are downright adorable! Okay in all honesty I did make a trade much like yours once, where I traded a hand knit scarf (made by me) for a quilt long armed. It's on my bed right now. It wasn't a deal with Sue though. She does such amazing work I'm certain when your quilt comes back you'll love it even more.
ReplyDeleteLove both things...you both got a good deal! We used to write letters and call these people penpals! The internet has made it oh so much easier to have friends everywhere!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful quilt. I love the pattern and the fabrics. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a great barter. I am new to all this, but I am finding that quilters are some of the most kind and generous people out there. :)
Love your quilt and can't wait to see it quilted - the penny rug is darling, can just hear them saying "right ho then, give us an egg pip pip" - lol! [Gotta love Jeeves and Wooster].
ReplyDeleteI am loving looking through the quilt festival.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt. I agree that the simplicity of the design really suits this fabric. I have some of this too and your quilt has shown me how lovely it can look.
Love the idea of the bartering.
Enjoy the festival!
Lovely quilt and the penny rug is fabulous! What a great barter!
ReplyDeleteOh it is gorgeous!!!! I love it! I can't wait to see it quilted. Hugs Ariane
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to barter for special creations like a wool mat and quilting services. It seems to have worked out perfectly for the both of you! I love the fabrics in your blogger's festival quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt - I love that fabric and also the pattern you used! Is that a huge Hydrangea plant in behind your gorgeous quilt? Wow! So jealous, mine here in Alberta are so tiny compared to that beauty!
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Beth
Your quilt top is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you both got a good deal with the barter :)
I love the red print against the white. It is beautiful!
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