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Monday, September 18, 2017

Bloggers Quilt Festival 2017 Fall Edition

This week starts the Fall 2017 edition of the Bloggers Quilt Festival (you can read all the details here).  I am participating in the Bloggers Quilt Festival for the first time.  For the past few years, I only was an observer but now that I have been blogging since October 2016, I am excited to finally be able to officially participate.  Since Spring of 2009, Amy of Amy's Creative Side has hosted a linky party for quilters to post two of their finished quilts.  It's a great way to discover and follow new quilting blogs and also participants are eligible to win some pretty great prizes from the wonderful sponsors Amy always round up for the Bloggers Quilt Festival. 
I decided I would post my Flutterby quilt which was completed earlier this year.  It is a Jen Kingwell pattern which I modified the size of the blocks so I could use my die cutter since there were over a thousand pieces, some were half rectangle triangles, in this quilt. You can read more about this quilt from my earlier post here and it is my most popular post.  What I like about this quilt is the mix of bright color and low volume prints which seems to be my fabric choices for 2017. Also unusual about this quilt is that I forced myself not to use any of my much loved Cotton + Steel prints. I quilted it myself with narrow straight line quilting which I love and besides wavy organic lines, is the only style of machine quilting I do.

This definitely was the year of making scrappy quilts and I do like a pattern which helps me reduce the never-ending stash of fabric I seem to accumulate.  Apparently, I still need to find some more patterns.

If your visiting my blog for the first time from the Quilt Festival, welcome and thank you.  I am looking forward to visiting the other bloggers who are participating in the Bloggers Quilt Festival and I know I will find new blogs to follow.

Linking up with Amy's Creative Side Bloggers Quilt Festival 2017 Fall Edition
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70 comments:

  1. Ann PetersenSeptember 18, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Great quilt! Love the colors. Visiting from the Bloggers Quilt Festival.

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  2. Sew MiriamSeptember 19, 2017 at 4:11 AM

    The movement of this quilt is gorgeous! Love your fabrics too!!

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  3. SusanSeptember 19, 2017 at 4:17 AM

    I love this quilt so much Rose! I really would love to make one of my own! Your fabric selections and colour palette are just perfect!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:04 PM

      Thanks Suz! I have to thank you for the inspiration you have given me. Let me know when you're ready to make Flutterby.

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 19, 2017 at 5:23 AM

    I love your use of colour in your Flutterby quilt - lovely combinations in an interesting pattern.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:05 PM

      Thanks Karen for your kind comments and visiting. I hope you're enjoying the Quilt Festival like I am.

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  5. TejeSeptember 19, 2017 at 6:30 AM

    Hi! I love this quilt! Beautiful and fantastic! x Teje

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:06 PM

      Thanks Teje for your kind comments. There are a lot of beautiful quilts in the festival and am enjoying see new inspiration.

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  6. ShannonSeptember 19, 2017 at 7:13 AM

    I have loved this quilt since I first time I saw it. It's on my list of quilts to make.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:07 PM

      Thanks Shannon. The quilt really went together very nicely thanks to the die cutter. It really helped with the HRTs.

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  7. Alison V.September 19, 2017 at 7:35 AM

    This is such a beautiful version of this pattern! I love all of the different fabrics and colors you used. :)

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you Alison! It was somewhat dizzying putting these fabrics together and making sure they were evenly distributed. Glad you like the quilt and hope you're enjoying the Quilt Festival.

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  8. Cocoa QuiltsSeptember 19, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    Rose, how have I not seen this quilt. It is beautiful. I can't imagine all those pieces.

    You are a girl after my own heart, straight line quilting. Love it!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:14 PM

      Thanks Jan! It was a great quilt to use up the low volumes and grays plus finally using up the other modern prints. Straight line quilting was just right for this quilt.

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  9. piecefulwendySeptember 19, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    Oh Rose, I love this quilt. It's so bright and cheery! I don't know if I'll participate this year, if I do I'd better get my hustle on and get a couple posts written! (I just got home yesterday!)

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:14 PM

      Thanks Wendy! I hope you enjoyed your vacation and am looking forward to reading your posts again.

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  10. Karen SSeptember 19, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    Your quilt is stunning. I do like your use of colour and low volume prints. It looks great.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks Karen for your kind comments and for visiting. I hope you're enjoying the Quilt Festival like I am.

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  11. Slice of PiSeptember 19, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    I love the colors in this!! I love that it was a challenge to NOT use Cotton and Steel! Ha! I love their fabrics too! In fact, I'm working on a quilt right now with it!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:18 PM

      Thanks Laura. "Challenge" is a much nicer word to describe what it was like not to be able to use my C+S stash; it was really hard. I can't wait to see your C+S quilt.

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  12. Home Sewn By UsSeptember 19, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Hi Rose,
    I just love this quilt. I can easily see the movement in it, and I love the addition of gray to all the colors. It adds kind of a calming quality - it gives your eye someplace to rest while it is feasting on the teals, oranges, etc. It is really pretty and I love the quilting too (my favorite is straight line!) - perfect for this quilt. ~smile~ Roseanne

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:22 PM

      Thanks Roseanne for such kind and wonderful comments! This was a great quilt to use up the stash but there were times my eyes got crossed. As much as I would like to try free motion quilting, this quilt had to have straight line quilting.

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  13. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingSeptember 19, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    I just love the colors and scrappiness of this quilt, Rose! I could just look at it all day.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks Nancy! This quilt is definitely much easier to look at after it was done. Jen Kingwell patterns can be sometimes exhausting during sewing but you sure are happy when you're finished.

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  14. LizSeptember 19, 2017 at 10:23 AM

    Ohh, my gosh. That quilt is STUNNING! Over a thousand pieces, wow. It is amazing! I love that use of color, it's just perfect.

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  15. Tami Von ZalezSeptember 19, 2017 at 11:17 AM

    I just love gray fabric - it really makes the color from the other fabric pop. I too am a walking foot quilter - either straight lines or slightly wavy.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks Tami. This was a great quilt to use up the gray fabric and it was needed to calm the bright colors. And I do love the straight or wavy line quilting.

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  16. Lisa J.September 19, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    This is a really beautiful quilt Rose. It is so intricate and colourful.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:37 PM

      Thanks Lisa! I appreciate you visiting and hope you're enjoying the Quilt Festival.

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  17. JulieSeptember 19, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    Wow - this is stunning made into a quilt. So much to look at.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:38 PM

      Thanks Julie. I do love making scrappy quilts and also seeing other Quilters' scrappy quilts, I like to "read" the fabrics to see what I don't have.

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  18. GCamdenSeptember 20, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    I love your Flutterby quilt!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:39 PM

      Thanks Ginney! I appreciate you visiting and hope you're enjoying the Quilt Festival.

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  19. PaintedThreadSeptember 20, 2017 at 11:36 AM

    Wild design. I love the colors and how this looks.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:42 PM

      Thanks Sally. It is a wild design which I think most Jen Kingwell patterns are or really test your skill level. I definitely needed to do some easy quilts after this one.

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  20. snarkyquilterSeptember 20, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    For for you to modify the pattern to suit yourself. And, while the bright colors are wonderful, I do love the mixture of grays.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:45 PM

      Thanks Jo! Ever since I started die-cutting, I always try to find patterns which I can die cut. I don't think I would make a quilt with HRTs if I didn't have a die for them. The grays were definitely needed for this quilt.

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  21. Linda @ kokaquiltsSeptember 20, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    A wonderfully scrappy quilt, it's so happy!

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  22. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 20, 2017 at 5:43 PM

    I love this quilt, too! What an amazing pattern and color choices!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:50 PM

      Thanks Diann! Jen Kingwell's patterns are amazing and you definitely have to use a lot of fabrics.

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  23. PamelaSeptember 20, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    So pretty - what a great way to use scraps!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks Pamela. This quilt definitely used up some stash and scraps.

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  24. PreetiSeptember 21, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    So happy to see this one again. It is an amazingly beautiful quilt, Rose. You should be so proud.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:53 PM

      Thanks Pretti for visiting. I'm proud but was so tired. I needed to make some easy quilts after this one. I think I'm still recovering.

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  25. straythreadsSeptember 21, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    Very striking! There is so much movement in the colors. Well done

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:56 PM

      Thanks Ann for your kind comments and visiting. I hope you're enjoying the Quilt Festival like I am.

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  26. audreySeptember 21, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Great looking quilt! Lots of spark.:) So glad you joined it with the festival. It's always so interesting to see the different styles. Love the inspiration!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:59 PM

      Thanks Audrey for your kind comments and for visiting. I am enjoying my first Quilt Festival and just love the inspiration from the other Bloggers.

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  27. BarbSeptember 22, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    just wonderful!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:57 AM

      Thanks Barb and also for visiting. I hope you enjoyed the Quilt Festival.

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  28. KathleenSeptember 23, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    Love this quilt! I really love the movement in it and that you adapted it to work for you and your tools (which I am still thinking about - last of furniture comes next week - nearly done with the downsizing)!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks Kathleen. I do love it when I can make a quilt using my die-cutter. Glad to hear the downsizing is almost finished.

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  29. Tu-Na QuiltsSeptember 23, 2017 at 9:27 PM

    Rose, this quilt is beautiful! Kind of like the box of crayons just exploded. So many little pieces. I'm impressed.

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 26, 2017 at 9:02 AM

      Thanks Karen. My cutting table definitely looked like an crayon explosion while cutting this quilt.

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  30. Northern DebSeptember 24, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Such a beautiful quilt!

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  31. ShannonSeptember 24, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    Great choice for your festival entry. I love this one!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 26, 2017 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks Shannon for your kind words and for visiting. I hoped you enjoyed the Quilt Festival like I did.

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  32. Vicki in MNSeptember 24, 2017 at 4:10 PM

    So very pretty!!

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  33. The Joyful QuilterSeptember 24, 2017 at 7:50 PM

    What a GREAT use of (some of) your scraps!!

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    1. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 26, 2017 at 9:07 AM

      Thanks! I do love to make a quilt when I can use up some scraps. Funny it never seems like I made a dent.

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  34. JulieSeptember 26, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    I loved this pattern when I first saw it, but think your fabric choices are better than the book. I think your low volume prints give it a fade-out appearances in spots--one of my favorite effects.It's lovely!

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  35. somethingrosemade14@blogspot.comSeptember 26, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    Thanks Julie for your wonderful comments. There were times my eyes were spinning while i was making this quilt. I do love mixing low volume prints with grays.

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  36. Country ThreadsSeptember 28, 2017 at 6:46 PM

    LOVE this quilt, Rose!!!

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  37. PaigeOctober 2, 2017 at 3:53 AM

    Oh, Rose, it beautiful! I love the colors! I think all the gray, just makes the colors pop even more!

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