I almost missed this year's Bloggers' Quilt Festival for Spring 2011. It started yesterday May 13th. Life is getting really hectic these days. I never thought anything of it until a dear colleague who reads my blog asked me one day how I manage to do so much while also working full time. She said I'm so prolific with what I do! I'm sure that was a compliment. I don't know how to live any other way. I seem to have a lot on the go at any one time. I love it!
The quilt I'm entering in BQF today is this small friendship quilt I made two of them, one for myself and one for my friend Linda (no blog) who gave me the heart fabric for the border. To me the heart fabric by itself was overpowering, but setting it around a redwork embroidery toned it down a bit. I love it much better now.
It's only 36" x 36" square. I hand embroidered and quilted it using a bow pattern. It's not a brand new quilt, but I haven't blogged it here before so I thought I would share it in this year's Bloggers' Quilt Festival. Thanks again Amy for hosting this wonderful event. I'm looking forward to visiting all the blogs and viewing all the wonderful quilts.
How beautiful Nat...just lovely!!! Lucky Linda!!! Is she still thinking of coming up this way? Enjoy the Festival...it should be loads of fun...Love Dzintra
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and what a great idea to make two so you have one each.
ReplyDeleteIt's a real little sweetie Nat and how nice that you made one for each of you. I think you must get so much done because you make the most of your time.
ReplyDeleteNice quilt for BQF.
ReplyDeleteOnly 4 more sleeps wooohooo
Love how you combined the stitchery with the border fabric. And the bow quilting is fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and commenting on my antique applique quilt.
I have a 2nd entry #212 repro cheddar stars
so sweet. i love the quilted bows.
ReplyDeleteAnother great quilt. I think everything you touch comes out pretty. Can you come walk around in my bathroom for a while? It is in serious need of something, since DH busted up the floor to fix a faulty flange. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love redwork embroidery! This is so darling. :)
ReplyDeleteadorable quilt
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little thing. Just love it:)
ReplyDeleteIt really is such a sweet quilt and I can see how the redwork really sets the heart fabric off. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteHi Nat,
ReplyDeleteI think your little quilt is adorable! Love the redwork. What a sweet thing to do for your friend.
very beautiful little quilt Nat. lovely quilting in those bows. and the redwork design is so warm.
ReplyDeleteHi Nat! Just love your sweet little quilt - redwork is my favourite. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it to the BQF but I can imagine you are pretty busy at the moment, bon voyage - don't know what it is in Japanese!!
ReplyDeleteI love the redwork block and how you used the borders to accent it. Great quilt
ReplyDeleteHello Nat,
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little quilt. Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Love your little quilt Nat, and I bet your friend loves it too! It's nice that you made one for yourself.
ReplyDeletelove this simple quilt. sweet with the redwork surrounded by fun fabric border. thanks for sharing and have a great time
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you at the BQF. Love the idea of your gorgeous friendship quilt. Lovely redwork and quilting. I admire your patience with hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteIt's very cute and sweet you made a pair.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little beauty and so clever to make two. Judy C
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