Friday, October 9, 2009

Quilt Festival 2009

I've only had three finishes so I'm going to take the first as my selection. I made this as part of the Old Red Barn Co's first quiltalong (they're gearing up for Round 4!). I would not have chosen this layout on my own, or even selected these fabrics were it not that they seemed to go well with this layout, but boy am I glad I did.





It's obviously the work of an amateur, with wonky quilting and a few squares that don't match up perfectly and it doesn't match my living room, but we use it all the time and it's mine and I love it. I honestly don't know how we've lived without a quilt in the house for this long; we have a few old afghans but they aren't anywhere near as satisfying.
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    We're all amateurs! ;) I love how your quilt has a real "fibre arts" look to it. It looks very textural - so neat!

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  2. Kaye PrinceOctober 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Pretty and great colour choice! I think you did a great job with your first quilt!

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  3. Rose MarieOctober 9, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    A wonderful job .... there is something about rail fences that are so simple yet so striking.

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  4. ZonnahOctober 9, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    It is beautiful!

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  5. SewCalGalOctober 10, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    I think your quilt is beautiful. Love the colors & fabrics. Very cheerful. And I think you did a great job.

    Thanks for sharing!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  6. KelliOctober 10, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I think it's fantastic!!

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  7. Katie BOctober 10, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    This is beautiful! Very bright and cheerful.

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  8. Rene'October 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    It's a beautiful quilt. The first quilt I made was a similar rail fence pattern, but in red, white and blue for my son. The quilt I call my own has flaws, doesn't match, but I love it so I know what you mean. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. DeeOctober 11, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    No matter what you might blog...it's beautiful! May you enjoy many, many years of cozying up under it!

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  10. stitchinpennyOctober 12, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    The quilt is beautiful and I am impressed that you could do a quilt along.

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  11. Granny LynOctober 12, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    You did a great job! I'm impressed! I don't see any wonky quilting,,,it looks good to me! You are going to love this one for years and years!

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  12. ktquiltsOctober 12, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    I love it, so cheerful and inviting!!
    Blessings,

    KT

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  13. LeslieOctober 12, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    the colors are so fun and cheerful! i love this pattern. great job

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  14. VailOctober 12, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Very pretty and I love how you did the back.

    Vail in TN

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  15. 2miracles/ToveOctober 13, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Ok thats great! i did that quilt along also however mine is still not done! Your so good! my life just go so busy. hoepfully soon.

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  16. PattilouOctober 13, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Quilts do add to the hominess of our living don't they? Thanks for sharing.

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  17. sallgoodOctober 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I'm a fellow ORB-Q-Alonger! It's a great quilt, and I know you'll love it for years!

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  18. Dresden QuilterOctober 13, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    It makes me smile to see it. What lovely colours!

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  19. SaraOctober 13, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Like the colors and the quilt...it is so cute!

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  20. JocelynOctober 14, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Bright and cheerful! Great quilt to start out with.

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  21. Coffeebean's DailiesOctober 16, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Hi, it is a very pretty quilt. It makes me happy! Well done on your work!!

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  22. QuiltSueOctober 17, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I think that's a cute quilt.

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