Sunday, May 8, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival--Home Tweet Home







Always so exciting to see what's happening at Amy's Blogger's Quilt Festival! http://amyscreativeside.com/#success

I had a post all created that's now missing but since blogger has been so iffy lately, I'll just post the one picture now and hope to update later. Home Tweet Home by Cynthia Walker, but done in other colors from her. First applique quilt I've done--at least on this scale. Used pelon interfacing method for all but small circles which were done by gathering material around templar plastic, starching, then releasing them from plastic, trimming and sewing down. Love how it turned out and will probably go to someone who hinted very strongly it would look good on their wall! That is when I'm ready to part with it!! Need to add a rod pocket for hanging. Backing is from an old sheet and looks so pretty. Enjoy the festival--always fun!


Just added some more pictures--the teacup and crossed flowers are my two favorite blocks. The border is a bit hard to see but is heart within a heart and then little heart between the doubled ones.
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77 comments:

  1. Quilt+BitchMay 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Oooo, this is so tweet, I meant sweet. Love it.

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  2. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love what you have done here. Guess it was worth all of the burned and stuck fingers! Randy

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  3. LonciMay 13, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Very spectacular, very nive, congratulations:)

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  4. Anne at Film and ThreadMay 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    So glad I clicked the picture to see it larger. There is so much to this quilt and it is really beautifully done. I love the cheerful colors.

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  5. LisaMay 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    WOW! Your quilt is really fabulous. You must have alot of patience. The colors are wonderful too.

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  6. Kelley OMay 13, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It's beautiful you did a great job. I love the colors!
    Kelley

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  7. ElaineMay 13, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I love this quilt birds and houses and applique.
    So nicely done.

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  8. DielleMay 13, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Mom, it's stunning!!! I've loved seeing all the little parts as you've been working on it, but it's so much more impressive to see it all finished. I LOVE it!!! And I love you!

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  9. JuliaMay 13, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Your quilt is lovely. I like the red & pink with the blue birds. You have a special gift with color and I like the way you are using it.

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  10. Angie PadillaMay 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Ah... my kind of quilt (I love appliqué). Love your fabric choices. It's a wonderful quilt!

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  11. KarenMay 13, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Your quilt looks wonderful. I had seen it in the original colours but I like yours so much better. Fantastic work!

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  12. JanetMay 13, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Lovely! Love your colours too. I would like to do an applique quilt - some day....

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I enjoy the colour palette, Eileen, and the teacup block is especially fun! Perhaps when blogspot is behaving you could post a detail of the border, because it sounds lovely and original!

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  14. KelliMay 13, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    this is beautiful

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  15. AmandaMay 13, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    This is so cute! I love it!

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  16. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 14, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt. And I jusyt read your bio...we have a lot in common. Married 40 years (we are 39 this year) and 8 grandkids. We have 4 son, but only 2 have children so far! Enjoy the festival.

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  17. What Comes Next?May 14, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    beautiful quilt! I like your colour choices!

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  18. Joanna @ ShapeMothMay 14, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Wonderful candy colours and those appliques... can't imagine how much work they needed!

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  19. MarikaMay 14, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Very beautiful cheerful darling, Quilt work

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  20. Nina MarieMay 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wow - Eileen - love this applique - can't believe its your first big project - I know how much work it was! Love the cheery colors - great job!

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  21. DebbieMay 14, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Amazing! Good for you with all that applique!

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  22. JaneMay 14, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    What a pretty, pretty quilt! Your applique is gorgeous!

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  23. JanMay 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Outstanding. I haven't attempted an applique quilt. Yours is fabulous.

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  24. AllieMay 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    OH this is too cute - love it! Glad blogger is behaving now so I didn't miss it!

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  25. SandraMay 14, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    What a totally delightful quilt. Thanks for sharing it with us. Don't think I could give it away, it is so fun.
    Come see my entries #211, repro cheddar orange stars and #215 antique 1850 applique flower garden

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  26. RachaeldaisyMay 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    What a joyful quilt!! The teacup block is so cute!! A lot of work went into this quilt and it's so beautiful!

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  27. Laurel H.May 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    What a wonderful quilt! So bright; and many loving hours went into the creation of this. :)

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  28. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Such a happy welcoming quilt! I love your colour choices!

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  29. Rosalyn ManesseMay 15, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    what a charming quilt! I love all the birds and flowers

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  30. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Somebody is going to have a very pretty wall (when you are ready to give this up, of course!).

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  31. KristenMay 15, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Very sweet and colorful quilt. I really love your hand applique!

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  32. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 15, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Your quilt is adorable! Your applique work is amazing. Thanks for sharing!!

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  33. quilthexleMay 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Lovely quilt - and you'll give that one away? Lucky one who will get to enjoy this one on her wall ;-))

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  34. Frances ArnoldMay 15, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Wonderful Applique.....I really need to give a good try sometime!!!

    Thanks for the comment on my festival quilt!!

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  35. Sarcastic QuilterMay 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    All that appliqué is beautiful. I'd have to wait a little to part with it also. :)

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  36. Quiltin JennyMay 15, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Amazing applique and beautiful fmq-ing. I love the little hearts.

    Thanks for sharing and for visiting my entry.

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  37. JennyMay 15, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Absolutely awesome! I am in awe of the patience you have to stick to these projects. Being that I can barely cut and sew a straight line- I find this extremely impressive!

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  38. NickelsMay 16, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    What a fantastic quilt! So wonderfull colors and incredible applique! I love it!

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  39. MaryMay 16, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    This is really beautiful! I love the colors and your method for the circles is sooooo clever! Fantastic!

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  40. MaryMay 16, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Wow - this is so pretty. I can't imagine all that applique' since I've only attempted it once (and it was only a small amount). Just beautiful.

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  41. Dee J.May 16, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    This is a wonderful and beautiful quilt. So much pops out to wonder about and the beauty of your handwork just amazes me.

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  42. VickieMay 16, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    OK. I'm not gonna lie. The colors, the birds, the quilting...they are perfect!!!! I have not heard of Cynthia Walker, but I love this pattern and the fabrics. I have been loving red and pink together, especially lately. And the quilting. Oh my goodness!! Did you hand quilt it or machine quilt it? It is gorgeous!! Sorry about blogger goofing up. That was frustrating, but glad you got this posted!
    Hugs!

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  43. HeleneMay 16, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Eileen, this is such a beautiful, happy quilt. It's just full of a love of life, it's really delightful. Amazing work for your first appliqued quilt!

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  44. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Adorable!!

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  45. CecilyMay 16, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh my gosh, this quilt is so gorgeous! Your applique is amazing and I love the colors! Really, really beautiful! And WOW the quilting is stunning too.

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  46. Angela FlickerMay 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Wow, what a nice quilt! I too love applique and I can really admire your work here. Very well done!

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  47. CynthiaMay 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    That's a really cute quilt! So much fun stuff you can do with applique!

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  48. melissaMay 17, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Gorgeous Eileen and so beautifully done!

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  49. Nat PalaskasMay 17, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    What gorgeous quilt! Very happy and colorful! Thanks for visiting my blog - Hugs Nat

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  50. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    You have done a fabulous job. It looks beautiful.

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  51. O'QuiltsMay 17, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Wow! What wonderful applique! Thank you for your comment on my post for the festival..I certainly am impressed with yours:)

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  52. Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and MoiMay 17, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    your quilt is beautiful, great appliques!
    Love the cherry details!
    thanks for visiting

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  53. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Oh my... the hours and hours that you must have spent making this quilt. It's beautiful. I'd have a hard time parting with it, no matter how much someone hinted they wanted it.

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  54. Sand and SunshineMay 17, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Wow, it's so pretty. What an amazing job.

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  55. Marci GirlMay 17, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Wow, so impressive for your first applique! It is gorgeous!

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  56. CraftyMummyMay 17, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love this quilt! Love the birds and the birdhouses and the crisp clean background. Beautiful!

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  57. JanetMay 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    What an adorable quilt, I love the bluebirds. No wonder someone wants to claim it.

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  58. VickiMay 18, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Super duper pretty, Eileen! I love the colors you choose. :)

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  59. Petit Design Co.May 18, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    ack, so cute! you did a fantastic job!
    You can see my submission to the Blogger's Quilt Festival here: http://blog.petitdesignco.com/2011/05/bloggers-quilt-festival.html

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  60. Michelle (LemonadeGal)May 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Eileen - What a super great quilt! I think I could look at it for most of the day! Thanks for sharing it. You applique work is fantastic! I'm sure you have a very happy and very lucky recipient. :)

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  61. MandaMay 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    This is really sweet!

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  62. LivMay 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Eileen this is just so beautiful!

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  63. DesleyMay 18, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    What a cute quilt!!!!

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  64. CindyMay 19, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Beautiful quilt and GREAT work! I am so impressed!! I really enjoyed your blog. You've got a lot of great projects on here!

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  65. Dresden QuilterMay 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    This is stunning! I know it would look great on my wall too! Amazing work!

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  66. KateMay 20, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful applique! I love the colors and the theme. :)

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  67. SherryMay 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I love it. You did a wonderful job!

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  68. ShanleyMay 20, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Love the bright colors, you did a great job.

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  69. Mrs AMay 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    what an amazing quilt! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog too!

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  70. KarenMay 21, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Oh my word! this is so lovely! I love applique but have rarely done it myself because it is so time consuming. This is outstanding!

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  71. Heather AMay 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    What a gorgeous, cheerful quilt! I love the mix of applique and piecing!

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  72. KrizaMay 24, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    what a sweet quilt, great work! thank you for your visit and comment on my blog too.

    wasn't it annoying how blogger kept us away from the fun for a while? :-(

    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  73. ValentinaMay 24, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Oh, Eileen, what a beauty: so fresh and happy! I am also just starting to applique ( at this scale, like you said), so you have no idea what an inspiration and encouragement you are...Thank you for sharing, Thank you for visiting me and Thanks for your kind words, :)
    Valentina in faraway Cyprus

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  74. JustPamMay 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Oh my this is beautiful! I do not like handwork, so I really appreciate all the work that has gone into this beauty. The colors are amazing.

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  75. JoannaMay 31, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Your quilt is amazing. I love all of the blue birds; they are sweet. It's a treasure.

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  76. Ivory SpringJune 14, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    This is the sweetest quilt I have seen in a while! Thanks for visiting me during the Bloggers Quilt Festival. Sorry it took me so long to visit you back. Hope all is well with you.

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  77. m. bloomJuly 7, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Such beautiful bluebirds!

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Love getting comments and will try to respond to everyone.