Friday, May 18, 2012

Bloggers Quilt Festival

Can you believe it, another Bloggers' Quilt Festival is underway. You'll want to check this out, as so many bloggers enter their amazing quilts, in the festival. It's a wonderful feast for the eyes and a terrific opportunity to be introduced to  more quilter's and their fabulous blogs...what could be more exciting than that.
Amy's Creative Side

I finished Colour Shot,  just in the  nick of time to enter it in the festival.


Why did I start this quilt....Lynne asked if I would be willing to make a quilt using the Oakshott Cottons and blog about it??? Would I be willing???? Well of course, I'd be willing.

Colour Shot


Quilt Back




When this beautiful bundle of Oakshott Cottons arrived at my door, mid March, I became totally obsessed with immersed in this project. 


Some Improvising....

Some inset circles

A few appliqued strips
A little QAYG....
and there you have it.

 I've flooded my blog with my progress, over the last few months and have been motivated, by so many supportive comments along the way. This is the first totally solid quilt I've ever made, but I don't think it will be my last.

76 comments:

  1. It is a beautiful quilt, so nice to see it all finished.

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  2. For me this is one of the most inspirational pieces of work. I have read your progress every step of the way and enjoyed every moment.

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  3. WOW! This quilt is just...Wow! Words escape me, this just so incredibly wonderful. Sigh.

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  4. This is just lovely! I, too, have enjoyed watching your progress and hearing about your methods. It is an absorbing quilt.

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  5. OH, my goodness...this one is a grand prize winner!

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  6. I have been following the birth of this quilt block by block, and the finished quilt is just.... well, beautiful, smashing, amazing, stunning... it just doesn't sum it up. For once I am lost for words..

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  7. gorgeous! I love me some Oakshotts!

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  8. freaking fabulous!!! So original:)

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  9. A work of art! I love the bold colors,the shapes and the modern quilting.

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  10. Wow! What a lovely quilt. The design is so graphic and the solid colors work beautifully. Glad to have found your blog through the festival. I look forward to catching up on the previous posts about your process on this great quilt. My blog is new but I hope you'll check it out.

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  11. oh that is just stunning!! i've never been a super fan of solids but i think i must try something like this and soon.
    thanks so much for sharing and have a great day

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  12. This is inspirational! Thanks for sharing, it's beautiful!

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  13. Great quilt! Love what you've done with the colors! Thinking about doing something will all the hand-dyed fabrics I've been "hiding"! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Wow, that is simply STUNNING!!! Thanks for sharing..I'm off to buy some Oakshott now LOL.

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  15. Well, I just can't say it enough how much I love this quilt!

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  16. Wow this is such an amazing quilt! Love the solids and the depth created with the colors. Thank you for sharing!

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  17. Oh, wow! That is just gorgeous!

    I love the depth that shot cottons add...

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  18. Your masterpiece will get lots of comments - and well deserved too

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  19. What fabulous use of the colourshot fabrics! I have an Oakshott Colourbox I can't wait to use.

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  20. Your quilts inspire me so much. I love your simple yet awesome designs and the quilt as you go technique. Lovely, yes, lovely indeed!!!

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  21. I followed your progress over the past months and this still looks amaxing and captivating. One of my very favourite quilts for sure...

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  22. I've so enjoyed watching you make this incredible quilt, block by block Marianne. It's stunning. I wish I could see it in person to truly appreciate those luscious shot cottons in the fabulous colour combinations you put together. Congratulations on an amazing quilt!

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  23. This is to die for! I love these fabrics-

    Hope you visit my blog too,

    margaret gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  24. Really wonderful colors! Wonderful quilt!

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    1. Thanks so much..I had fabulous fabric to work with.

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  25. Impressive! I love the colours and design, - beautiful!

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    1. Thanks so much...I really loved working on this one.

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  26. Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous! I'm about to start a shot cotton quilt too. Loving the rich colours!

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  27. Beautiful and intricate, playful and lovely! I'm more and more curious about these Oakshott solids...
    ; )

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  28. Really dig this quilt, can't tell you enough how lovely it is!

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  29. This is such a gorgeous and modern quilt, and now I must go read your blog!

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  30. Love the fabric, the design, well….. love everything!

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  31. I wrote before to tell you how much I love this quilt. Now let me thank you for introducing me to the Blogger's Quilt Festival. What Fun!

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  32. I love it! Shot cottons are a favorite of mine. Your improv quilt is fabulous!

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  33. Oh, no! I think I'm smitten! Love this quilt and the improv process! I've added your blog to my blog's bloglist. Thank you!

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  34. superbe réussite dont j'ai suivi régulièrement la réalisation

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  35. Fantastic quilt. Brilliant color play

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  36. Brilliant - my absolute favorite! I'm following your blog - your're inspiring! Thanks so much.

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  37. This is really amazing. I've watched your progress with this since you got your Oakshotts in the mail, and what you've done is just incredible!

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  38. Gorgeous art quilt! I love the whole design and colors!

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  39. Oh. My. Gosh. Consider me your latest fan and follower. Your quilts are stunning and this entry is amazing! What an eye for color and your quilting is incredible. So glad I found you through the BQF! Happy quilting and thanks for being an inspiration!

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  40. it barely even looks like solids ... you continue to amaze

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  41. Very nice quilt. Beautiful colors fabrics.

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  42. WOW! What an extraordinary quilt!! It's beautiful. I love the quilting on it too. The back is a whole other quilt, it's just as beautiful. I have a question. How far apart are the lines on your fmq? Congrats on a beautiful finish.

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  43. Wow is this pretty! So colorful and really amazing. Wow.

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  44. This one is a winner! Fabulous quilt!

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  45. It's amazing and I just love the inset circles.

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  46. Love the geometric pattern and it works great with your fabric choices! Well done, it's a fantastic looking quilt!

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  47. This quilt is absolutely gorgeous! You are so creative and your work is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  48. Fantastic!!! Love all the color....the design...and the great quilting!!!

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  49. Totally beyond words gorgeous! A Masterpiece!

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  50. Just spectacular. Would I ever love to see this in person. You have my vote!

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  51. I can not believe I am up against this quilt!
    I nominated you, LOL! I even bookmarked this quilt as a favorite to give a try at!
    Your quilt is fantastic, Good Luck!

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    1. You're quilt is fantastic...of course it was nominated!!!

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  52. I love love love this quilt - I have a colour box (that I was lucky enough to win through lynne's blog) and have been too scared to cut into it but seeing your gorgeous quilt has made me think again ! thanks :)

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  53. Congratulations on your win. It's an amazing quilt!

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  54. Congratulations, your quilt looks gooooorgeous!

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  55. Congratulations on your win at BQF.

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  56. je me suis permis de mettre la photo de votre quilt dans un message ,j'espère que cela ne vous pose pas de problème ,merci d'avance

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  57. What a glorious rich quilt- love the wonderful colors and your lovely pattern choice. Congratulations on your win of the Aurafil thread. I am sure you will be creating more beautiful quilts with solids.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  58. Congratulations on your win! This is one of the most amazing quilts in the whole show, IMO. Th texture is incredible. The depth of color just knocks my socks off! I want to try my hand at something similarly graphic! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  59. I happily found your blog by accident recently, and I can't believe this is your first solid quilt! You have totally mastered this... I consider it modern art! Very inspiring, very beautiful. Words do not express how over the top your work is!

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  60. Super fantastic quilt..very nice color and beautiful design.

    Joint Replacement India

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Thanks again for all your wonderful comments
Marianne

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