Friday, May 18, 2012

Blogger's Quilt Festival- Spring 2012

Amy's Creative Side

It's that time of the year again! Amy is hosting the Blogger's Quilt Festival. If you're visiting here for the first time, welcome!

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This time I'm sharing a quilt that I just completed yesterday-- my Autumn Jewels quilt. I've written some progress posts here and here. The solid fabrics are Oakshott shot cottons, which are so dreamy to work with. This particular grouping is from the Autumn Colour Pack. The "neutrals" in the background are a mix of prints that I had in my stash. I bound the quilt in leather Essex cotton/linen yarn dye. It measures out to 52 x 56 inches.

When I first started making this quilt, I was trying to do something different than what I am normally drawn to-- improvisational piecing. Cutting all of the triangles and half rectangles was a lesson in patience. But I'm so glad I decided to give it a try.

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This was a really fun quilt to complete! Just in time, as the last day of school was yesterday too! Have a great weekend. And don't forget to check out the other quilts in the festival!
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65 comments:

  1. KelseyMay 18, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    What a great crisp fall-looking quilt!

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  2. SvetlanaMay 18, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    What a great quilt. I love all the fabric you used, it goes so well with this pattern. Really pretty!

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  3. dutchcomfortMay 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I already admired a part of the quilt in flickr. It’s totally stunning!

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  4. pippinsequimMay 18, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    The way you quilted this is just awesome! It really contributes to the diamonds pattern.

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  5. Little Island QuiltingMay 18, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    This is fabulous

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  6. DebbieMay 18, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    oh this is really cool! Love the backgrounds you chose - very striking. And I agree - the quilting is really nice. What a great finish!

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  7. Heidi StaplesMay 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Stunning!! I absolutely love this quilt!

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  8. AndreaMay 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    This is so beautiful. I love everything about it but especially the quilting. Great job!

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  9. **nicke...May 18, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    very pretty! your choice of colors is impeccable!

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  10. ericaMay 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Such a lovely quilt, love the use of text prints!

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  11. Jo AnnMay 18, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    LOVE that quilt!

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  12. O'QuiltsMay 18, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    This is a wonderful quilt!

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  13. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowMay 18, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Oooh pretty, pretty!!

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  14. KristieMay 18, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Just gorgeous :)

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  15. Katie @SwimBikeQuiltMay 18, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

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  16. Geta GramaMay 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    This is an amazing quilt. I love the color palette and the background fabrics.

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  17. CandaceMay 18, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love this quilt. I especially love how you had something interesting going on in the negative space. I love quilts that have something more to show you as you get closer tyo them.

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  18. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)May 18, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Quilted perfection - I absolutely totally and utterly adore this quilt and TBH I have an autumn F8 stack and wasn't sure what to do with it but maybe now I know!

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  19. AlliMay 18, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    That's such a lovely fall quilt! I love the text prints you used, and your quilting is super cool! :)

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  20. DianeYMay 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I think this one is one of the best I have seen - and that's saying a lot!

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  21. beth May 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I love it!! I love how you quilted the middle of the triangles, too!

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  22. JessicaMay 18, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    WOW Krista. Wow! I always love your quilts, but this one is a new favorite I think. Every decision you made along the way was just genius!

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  23. Rafael's MumMay 18, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    It has a lovely warm and cozy feel to it, love it!

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  24. PoppyprintMay 18, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    It turned out beautifully and I love how you finished off the quilting. Thank goodness for that gorgeous wall that your quilts look amazing on!!
    I still can't believe your kids are finished school already. We still have 6 weeks to go!

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  25. Amy FriendMay 18, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    You made a great choice for the quilting. It looks lovely there!

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  26. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 18, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Love the quilt....colour, quilting the whole thing.

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  27. LeanneMay 18, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    This has finished up to be such a beautiful quilt! I love the details, especially the quilting. Thank you for sharing it.

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  28. CitricSugarMay 18, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Oh, it looks so good all finished! Love the way you quilted it -and just in time!

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  29. ArianeMay 18, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful!! I love it!!

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  30. MariQuiltsMay 18, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I love how this quilt turned out, Krista.

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  31. JanMay 18, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I drool over this quilt every time I see it. Wonderful.

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  32. CarlaMay 18, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I just love this. The font in the background makes it so interesting. Must dig through my stash........

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  33. carrie (believemagic)May 18, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful! Hope you bring it on Monday.

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  34. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    That quilt is BEAUTIFUL! I really love the colours and the design! Super! My favorite!
    Love from Bavaria, Ulrike

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  35. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Whoa!!! This is amazing. I love how The sashing isn't completely white. So beautiful!

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  36. MomMay 19, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    love, love, love the shot cottons!

    margaret gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  37. Krista WithersMay 19, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Krista it turned out so wonderful!!! The quilting turned out perfect!!!!!!

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  38. AnonymousMay 19, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    One of my favorite quilts of the festival and possibly ever! The scrappy mixed up neutral background is truly genius and so well done.

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  39. DianneMay 19, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Krista this quilt is so beautiful and I LOVE the way you quilted it! Stunning!!

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  40. Jeannette BruceMay 19, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I love everything about this quilt! Very nice, I like to keep up with what you are doing. You inspire me:)

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  41. KarenMay 20, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Gorgeous quilt. Beautiful warm colors.

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  42. Sarcastic QuilterMay 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    That does look like a fun to make quilt. It's great as a finished one. :)

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  43. ToniMay 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I'm pretty sure you've heard by now, but this quilt is just amazing!

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  44. Linda at Roscoe's MaMay 20, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    This is one fabulous quilt! Wow. I love the fabrics you used.

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  45. Katie BMay 20, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Love this!

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  46. KirstenMay 20, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    Love the bright shot cottons mixed with the neutral prints!

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  47. Cynthia@wabisabiquiltsMay 21, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    This quilt is a real stunner! What a great way to mix interesting solids with those little neutral prints. The quilting suits the modern feel of the quilt too. I really enjoyed this post.

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  48. Fabric Warrior (aka Amie)May 21, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    So pretty! I love the use of color. It's such a vibrant quilt. Great job!

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  49. The ThompsonsMay 21, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    oh my goodness - it's lovely! The use of color and the different borders is fabulous!

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  50. CraftyGardenMom - TaneshaMay 21, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    This is just lovely!

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  51. felicityMay 21, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I've been excited to see this finish, Krista - it is amazing! Beautiful, beautiful work as usual.

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  52. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    simply beautiful!!

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  53. lauraMay 22, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    just lovely.

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  54. CarlaMay 22, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    What amazing work on a wonderful finish!

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  55. soniaMay 23, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful quilt!

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  56. KyndraMay 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful. Absolutely stunning!

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  57. EileenMay 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    love your quilt! great colors and wonderful design. thanks for sharing and have great day

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  58. tusenMay 24, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    I love your choice of neutral prints, the solids look great against them.

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  59. ValerieMay 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Oh, I love this! Your choice of fabrics is spot on.

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  60. Dianne NealeMay 24, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Love the colours and I think the quilting just makes it special.

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  61. grendelskinMay 25, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I've been bopping around the Festival and I keep coming back to this quilt - I love what you did with it! The colors, the piecing, and especially the quilting make it a very special piece - thanks for sharing it with us!

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  62. KendasCraftsMay 25, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    looks great! I love how you quilted the diamonds. It really gives them a 3D look.

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  63. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    It's beautiful!!

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  64. Sarah@SisterGigglesJuly 29, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Very cool pattern. The first thing I thought of when I saw it was hot air balloons. I might try it with a blue background for a fun kid's quilt.

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  65. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    oh wow, are you going to sell this? it's gorgeous!!!

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