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Monday, October 29, 2012

Blogger's Quilt Festival

Amy's Creative Side
I have been working hard to get my quilt done in time to participate in the Bloggers Quilt Festival hosted by Amy's Creative Side. I finished this afternoon!

 Wonky Stars In Stripes (front)

(back)

This will be a Christmas present for my step-daughter Megan. Purple, being her favorite color, was the inspiration. I hand dyed Kona white in several shades of purple. Initially, I wasn't to happy with the outcome. Then I showed it to her and told her I was going to try to over-dye it and fix it. Her response was,"DON'T TOUCH IT! I LOVE IT!" OhhhKayyyy! 

I decided on the wonky stars because they just looked fun to do. And after Elizabeth Hartman's Creative Quilt Backs, a FREE Craftsy class, I knew it would be the perfect way to use up the rest of the purple dyed fabric.


 Here is a close up of the quilting. I thought this design was perfect for the stars. I based it on Elizabeth Hartman's Pointy Meander and Leah Day's Zippling. I think I met somewhere in between;)


I finished adding the binding this afternoon, crossing one name off my Christmas list, and just in the nick of time for the Blogger's Quilt Festival. This is such a fun event. Maybe NOW, I will have time to view all of the lovely quilt entries!

Quilt Stats
Measures: 67in.x72in.
Special Techniques: Free form piecing, free motion quilted
Quilted by: Danielle Hudson(me) on my Janome P-QC(domestic machine)
Best Category: Two color quilt,  Bed Quilt,  Home Machine Quilted Quilt

** I used Kona Ash & Kona White (dyed in purples) **



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25 comments:

  1. CitricSugarOctober 29, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    That's a great quilt! I can see why she wouldn't let you 'fix' it. :-)

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    1. Danih03October 31, 2012 at 7:09 AM

      Thank you!! I hope she likes the finished product as much as she did the dyed fabric!!

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  2. Ray and JeanneOctober 29, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    It is perfect! The color, the stars, the quilting, the back - all of it is absolutely perfect! Megan will love it! You did an awesome job! ~Jeanne

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    1. Danih03October 31, 2012 at 7:08 AM

      Thanks Jeanne. I'm not sure if I love it, but I hope she does:)

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  3. Marelize RiesOctober 29, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Its beautiful, and the quilting design looks great! No wonder she did not want you to 'fix' the dye, looks really nice...

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    1. Danih03October 31, 2012 at 7:06 AM

      Thanks! I just hope she likes it. She is pretty picky:S

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  4. moiraOctober 30, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    I love it. Simple and effective. The back rocks just as much as the front too

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    1. Danih03October 31, 2012 at 7:06 AM

      Thank you so much! I had to go simple. My Christmas deadline is closing in on me. I have 2 1/2 don, 2 1/2 to go;)

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  5. Karen MOctober 30, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Just beautiful. Thank you for entering this in the festival. Good luck.

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  6. CindyOctober 30, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    What a pretty gift for your step daughter. I've never dyed fabric before. Great job!

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  7. bethOctober 30, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely quilt. Wonderful gift!

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  8. MalinisQuiltsOctober 30, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Looks awesome! Your hard work paid off :-).
    Love the quilt back too!

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  9. PattiOctober 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Really nice quilt, Danielle! Love the dyed Kona as well.

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    1. Danih03October 30, 2012 at 5:47 PM

      thank you! It was fun to dye the fabric, but not something I'm ready to dive into;)

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  10. Alison V.October 31, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    What a creative simple quilt! I love it. :)

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  11. martilindseyOctober 31, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Love the simplicity of your design!

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    1. Danih03October 31, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Thank you so much! I look at all the great quilts and I hope I didn't go to simple!

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  12. Danih03October 31, 2012 at 8:29 PM

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  13. LauraNovember 3, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    The blue and white give such a clean look. Nice quilt!

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  14. Quilting BabciaNovember 3, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Beautiful quilt Danielle!

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