Thursday, May 23, 2013

Blogger's Quilt Festival

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I thought it would be a lot of fun to share a quilt for the 2013 Blogger's Quilt Festival! If you're visiting from the festival, welcome! I'm hope you enjoy your visit.

I made this quilt top right after mother-nature dropped an amazing 30" of snow outside my window. I based  my design on the "Strip and Flip" pattern over at Cluck, Cluck, Sew. I used a jelly-roll of Simply Color by V&Co for Moda, and carefully arranged the strips to create a rainbow gradient that transitioned well between darks and lights. Once I had everything laid out the top came together quickly, and the piecing provided some much needed color therapy.

Inspired by the blizzard, I backed this one in the coziest white flannel.  And to keep it perfectly soft I quilted it with a serpentine stitch. It washed up so soft and fluffy, perfect for cuddling under during a monster nor'easter.


As it turns out, this quilt is still with me even though I finished it a few weeks ago. It will be leaving for its new home soon, but I was able to snap a few refreshed photos today. I think it's just as cheery in early spring as it was in late winter. :)

Quilt Stats:
Size: A nice lap quilt, 52" x 75"
Pieced and Quilted by: Me! on my Janome Horizon.
Best Category: ROYGBIV

I hope you enjoy the rest of the Blogger's Quilt Festival and thank you so much for visiting!


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14 comments:

  1. CitricSugarMay 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I love the way you arranged the fabrics within the different colours so it looks like it fades in and then out all along the rainbow. Lovely!

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    1. StitchifiedMay 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Thank so much! I spent a lot of time re-arranging, I'm so glad to hear my plans came through.

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  2. TiffanyMay 24, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    This is the perfect way to use such a stunning fabric line!

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    1. StitchifiedMay 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Thanks, Tiffany! I love this line, too. Taking this quilt out actually prompted me to buy some yardage for my stash... and I'm supposed to be on a fabric buying break. Whoops! :)

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  3. MaraMay 25, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Lovely, I love the pattern and you have really made me want to buy this line of fabric, even more.

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    1. StitchifiedMay 27, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks, Mara! This line is even better in person, you won't be disappointed if you pick some up!

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  4. SarahZMay 25, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    simply gorgeous!

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  5. LeanneMay 26, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt.

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  6. straythreadsMay 27, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    very clever looks like bolts in a shop

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  7. DeborahGunMay 30, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    such a lovely quilt - your choice of pattern really matches the fabric :-)

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