Friday, May 18, 2012

Bloggers Quilt Festival


I'm joining the BLOGGERS QUILT FESTIVAL for the first time over at Amy's blog.

It's a really fun way to view lots of amazing quilts without ever leaving home!

I have been enjoying it for years, so to be entering one of my own quilts for the first time is super exciting!

I call this quilt CANDY KISSES and it is based on the quilt by Material Obsession called Gypsy Kisses. I fell in love with the pattern the moment I saw it. I knew I needed to make it and had so much fun piecing the blocks. The directions called for applique to set the blocks on the background, but I chose to make a template for the background pieces and used curved piecing the set the blocks. I am super thrilled with the results. Thanks for taking a peek!

This is a view of the back:



If you haven't seen enough quilts yet, you can pop over to my other blog at Stories & Pictures
to see lots of my quilts! I'm in the process of moving them over to this blog, but that takes some time as I am finding out!
Enjoy!!!

18 comments:

  1. Great quilt! I've looked at this pattern but put it aside because I'm not fond of doing applique. I hadn't thought of machine piecing the arcs - clever idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Great choice to ditch the appliqué for curved piecing! Lovely.

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  3. Wow, great quilt, it looks like a difficult pattern, contrats on the finish. I like the color choices you made for the keyboard effect. And I especially like the side borders.

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  4. I love a modern take on a traditional pattern!

    Check out my blog if you can...

    Margaret Gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  5. This is a beautifully pieced quilt and I love the fabrics and colours you have chosen. It is a pattern that is on my one day list and your quilt is an inspiring example.

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  6. I can see why you're so please. This is a fabulous, colorful quilt.

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  7. This is beautiful and so are so many of your other ones. Good luck with your patterns!

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  8. What a wonderful quilt! I love the pattern and the fabrics you used are great. The side borders add a special touch.

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  9. Great modern take on this pattern, love the fabric,s you've chosen. Good to visit you back!

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  10. Wow, I am so impressed with your curved piecing! It turned out beautifully! Congrats on your first appearance in the BQF, isn't it fun?! Smiles~Beth

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  11. What a beautiful quilt! I am really impressed with your curved piecing! Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind comment.

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  12. Fantastic quilt! I am a fan of that pattern and have it on my "someday" list. Yours just pops - love all the green - it does remind me of candy. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. great quilt colors very stunning Gorgeous
    Ann

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  14. wonderful--it looks very similar to my pickle dish quilt from kaffe fasset's romance. wonderful you figured out your own way to piece it! great quilt! thanks for sharing and have a great day

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