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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Spring Quilt Festival

In case you are living under a rock and haven't heard about Amy's Spring Quilt Festival, then thank you because mine is obviously the only quilt blog you read. Either you know me and don't really care about quilting or - seriously - you need to get out more. There are soooo many other, better blogs that I hope mine will be like when it grows up!

Anyway, I'm late to the party but couldn't resist joining in. While I'd be hard pressed to pick my favorite quilt ever, I decided that my favorite that I could easily find a photo of is my Circle of Love quilt that I made last summer for Piper (can you believe she's almost 1? Me neither!).
I wrote all about it here but the reason I picked it is because it is so bright and happy. Also, because it was made 100% from my stash AND I designed the layout myself. I had always wanted to do a Jacob's Ladder block, but I didn't actually have a pattern for the quilt. I was so pleased with how it all came together, and so happy to pass it along to Piper.

Also, I think the name "Circle of Love" kind of goes with the theme of Amy's quilt festival - all of the different blogs showing off their favorite quilts and linking back to one another is like our own circle of quilting love. But now I'm getting sappy...

So I'm off to lose time daydreaming over all of the other gorgeous quilts. You should really swing by for a look. They are FABULOUS! Thanks, Amy, for pulling it together. You rock!
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23 comments:

  1. Quilt+BitchApril 19, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Oh so cute. I love the green! What a striking quilt.

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  2. Aunt SpicyApril 19, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    What a beautiful quilt, I can see why you chose it as your favorite! The colors are so bright and cheery!

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  3. MinkaApril 19, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    What a fun quilt!

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  4. Shelley SwanlandApril 19, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    What a fun and colorful quilt!

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  5. ShelinaApril 19, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    It is a beautiful quilt Jenny. So bright and cheerful and springy. Thank you for sharing it.

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  6. jlkApril 19, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I love it! So bright and fun.

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  7. ZonnahApril 19, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    This is such a great quilt! I love the colors and the pattern.

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  8. heatherApril 19, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    I love bright quilts. This is great!

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  9. AnonymousApril 19, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    That green really pops! Just beautiful!

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  10. Scrappy quilterApril 19, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Love the colors in this quilt.

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  11. JocelynApril 19, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    What bright cheery colors. Great quilt!

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  12. Staci K.April 19, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    I love the bright colors in this quilt! And the pattern looks so complex - but as I studied it I see it's really not! Looks like one I might be able to handle. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Kari V.April 20, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    What a lovely quilt. I'm sure your daughter loves it too. Such happy colors!

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  14. Rosalyn ManesseApril 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    I've always been interested in the Jacob's ladder quilt pattern. Your quilt is a very successful one indeed!

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  15. Quilt RatApril 20, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Beautiful and bright! Love Love Love that green!
    Enjoy this fabulous festival

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  16. stitchinpennyApril 20, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    My idea of why one quilts is so the quilt will bring joy. The colo alone on your quilt make that happen and it is also beautifully pieced.

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  17. Dresden QuilterApril 21, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I love the colours. You did a terrific job with the pattern.

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  18. nanannApril 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Bright & happy quilts are my faves!

    And thanks for stopping by my blog ~ a family reunion would be a great time to do a hand quilt!

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  19. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    I love it the colors and design are so fun! Thanks for sharing

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  20. MichelleApril 21, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I absolutely love the green!

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  21. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    "Bright and Happy" is EXACTLY the description I would give. It just makes me smile. How fun it would be to curl up with that quilt on a dreary winter day and read a good book.

    Lovely!!

    And yes, I did the painting above my bed. But I cheated with a good picture, a transparency, and an overhead projector. An old teacher trick!

    Thanks for coming by!

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  22. SequanaApril 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Don't you find that your own original patterns are even more enjoyable? The colors are just fabo in this pretty quilt.

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  23. VickiApril 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    I really like that green. Great quilt.

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Thanks for joining the conversation!