Amy over at ParkCityGirl is sponsoring the First Annual Bloggers Quilt Festival. We are to pick our favorite quilt and tell the story behind it...
I have chosen this one...
Most of you will recognize it as the quilt I made for my daughter this past Christmas. It is a king size quilt.
There are 1,226 pieces in this quilt. 449 of them are the muslin pieces. 777 of them are either 2-1/2 inch square or 4-1/2" squares of totally different fabric. None of the colored fabrices in this quilt or on the label or in the binding are the same.
I wanted my daughter to have a quilt that I had made her...and I wanted it to look old-fashioned. Hence the muslin and the muslin backing.
This quilt was the most fun to work on - I loved playing with the colors and just picking pieces of fabric out from a paper lunch sack. My daughter loves this quilt - and has had so many compliments on it...and I loved making it for her.
Honestly, if I didn't say this before when I saw the quilt I should have, that IS the most beautiful quilt ever. It is what a quilt should be.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I am in awe! It is stunning! I love that so many of the quilt in the Virtual Quilt Festival have such strong family ties!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt and it is such a timeless quilt....it could go anywhere at any time and look very much at home! I can see why it would be a favorite.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful and was probably enjoyable to make in the New England winter!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed! Not a single piece the same! What a gorgeous quilt. And love in every piece.
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so pretty! I love charm quilts ~ and what a great way to use up your stash.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is very lucky to have such a talented mama.
This quilt is amazing I love all the wonderful colours. You did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteGreat scrappy looking quilt My favorite
ReplyDeletewow thats a lot of pieces! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and I'm sure it is highly valued and loved.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's amazing! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteI love quilts like this. I am sure your daughter will cherish it the rest of her life.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! You've inspired me for a quilt to use up a lot of my scraps!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, I love it!
Your quilt is stunning. The muslin sets off all the colors.....and the colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous achievement! Love the fact that ALL the fabrics are different!
ReplyDeleteThis is one spectacular quilt. I absolutely love it and it's probably my favorite of the show.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, love the colors and the white trim around each block just makes the colors pop. Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh my, beautiful! Love the fabrics. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love scrap quilts!
ReplyDeleteHello from the big city in NH! Great quilt. What a stash to have that many different fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and a work of love. I know you daughter just loves it.
ReplyDeleteAll those scraps of color really came together nicely!
ReplyDeleteYES! That's my all time favorite quilt you've made.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Love that its a charm quilt!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I so admire quilters. I've only made one in my life and it was a baby blanket so it was small.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOMG! are you serious! This is outstanding love love love it!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just stunning. Everything about it appeals to me! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteQuite a feat! I love all the little pieces and beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletefabulous quilt! great work, I love it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is amazing; I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing. The qui;t is beautiful and all those different fabrics make it definitely unique. I am sure your daughter loves it.
ReplyDeleteSara,
ReplyDeleteWow, How long did you take to collect all those different fabrics?
The quilt is really stunning _ I can understand why your daughter loves it so.
Regards,
Anna