Let the Quilt SHOW begin!! Amy’s Bloggers’ Quilt Festival that is! This is such a fun time of the year…the designers and buyers are all in Houston at Quilt Market making plans and purchases for our future quilts…and we are stuck at home! Amy to the rescue! It’s Quilt Show time…it’s the time where we get to show off a favourite quilt that we made this year! Let the good times roll!
This was a no-brainer for me this year! Of course I’m going to choose my newest favourite…‘The Autumn Quilt’ by Heart to Hand! I finished this quilt this summer just in the nick of time to go into our local County Fairs.
I was really surprised at how fast this quilt stitched up! It took NINE months from the time I dyed my first piece of wool…
…until I put the last hand quilting stitch into the project!
YIKES! There were tons of wee appliqué pieces to trace and get ready to be ironed on and cut out…It was daunting at first…but you stitch one block at a time.
The background fabric was mostly Japanese Daiwabo fabric and the applique was all 100% wool.
Some close-ups of the hand quilting…
Showing you these pictures, it’s dawned on me that I have never taken a photo of the finished quilt…except for the one at the Fair! I guess I figured everyone was sick of looking at it…hmmm…I REALLY need to do that!!! I can see this quilt hanging from a bright Fall maple tree…think I’m going to go find me one…today!
Hope you enjoy this years Bloggers’ Quilt Festival! Please go HERE to see all the other entries…and believe me…there will be hundreds of them! You might want to take a coffee with you…Just sayin’… there’s tons to see and you will want to be wide eyed and bushy tailed!:o))) In other words, you won’t want to miss a thing!
Blogger’s Quilt Festival Stats
Finished quilt measures : 55″x 70″
Special techniques used : hand appliqué, hand quilting, wool dyeing
Quilted by : Sweet P
Best Category : Appliqué Quilt, Hand Quilting
Have a Fun Friday and Happy Quilting!~P
I love that quilt, Paulette! It's a real treasure.
ReplyDeleteYou got a blue First ribbon and a Green one. Couldn't read what it said. Was it for an Outstanding Exhibit or something like that?
ReplyDeletei love love love this quilt! wonderful work Paulette!
ReplyDeleteoh so nice...love it
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is the 27th. Do you know if it's on? I don't get TC but looked online and didn't see it. Would love to attend if it's on. Thanks, Paulette.
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous quilt! Wonderful! Amazing! Just send it on to me...I have the perfect place to hang it!
ReplyDeleteCheery wave!
Bev
This quilt is absolutely stunning. I wish I could see it in person.
ReplyDeleteI adore this woolen masterpiece!!
ReplyDeletei love this quilt. I am saving up to buy the pattern. Could you tell me how much background fabric the pattern calls for? A local quilt shop is closing this weekend so I would like to try to get the background fabric if i can. I am also starting to collect some wool.
ReplyDeleteThat is a truly incredible quilt, Paulette, I loved seeing all your photos of it. I have soooo much to learn, and I must say looking at this was pretty darn intimidating. sigh. Maybe someday....
ReplyDeleteI would never get tired of seeing this quilt. It is beautiful...everything about it is awesome. You did a fantastic job and it is a perfect entry to the show. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI just knew that was your beautiful quilt in the thumbnails before I ever saw you name Paulette! Such lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely quilt! All your work just makes for a stunning quilt and your hand quilting is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks wonderful. I have to admire your patience with all the small pieces in the applique. Well worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. good luck.
ReplyDeleteIt's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt and fabric..I have started a collection of the fabric...but have no idea where I put it. When are you heading south? After Christmas?
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful -- I love the crow and white pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt!! I also loved seeing the journey you took while making it!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!I just love it
ReplyDeleteann
This is so lovely - I love all of the colours you have used. Thanks for sharing. #263
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous, i like this very much:))
ReplyDeleteDespite the mostly dark colours, it's got such a warm autumn feel. And I'm in awe that it's all hand sewn and hand quilted.
ReplyDeleteJust charming...colors and quilting.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous quilt and so worth every single stitch that you put into it!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable Paulette
ReplyDeleteGreat appliqué quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That's just fantastic. Love all the efforts you've gone through to make such a fantastic quilt. Super impresive. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteFreakingAmazing!!!!!
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