Friday, 13 May 2011

Bloggers Quilt festival

Today Im linking up to The bloggers quilt festival and for my entry I have chosen my Cathedral window quilt. The reason I have chosen this particular quilt is because I am not normally the sort of person to throw myself in at the deep end, so it was very much out of my comfort zone. I new it would be a challange for me to make as I am a relatively inexperienced quilter but I thought I would feel the fear and do it anyway! so for that, I am proud:-) I also thought I would never have the skill or patience to make it.

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I have also chosen it because I have grown to love it even more since making it. My kids love playing on it, and its so bright and happy that I just love to look at it and take in all that colour.

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There are so many lovely quilts at Amys Festival you really must go look.

Amy's Creative Side
Posted by Dana at Friday, May 13, 2011

62 comments:

  1. Jolene13 May 2011 at 22:46

    Wow! Did you say you were a beginner?! This is such a bright and happy quilt, and looks very well made.

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  2. Dana13 May 2011 at 22:50

    @Jolene

    Thanks Jolene. Yes I've been quilting around 6 months or so, I think I have the bug now! Thanks for the kind comment.:-)

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  3. Sarah @ FairyFace Designs13 May 2011 at 23:11

    Wow this is just gorgeous! Love how colourful it is!

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  4. Patty 13 May 2011 at 23:11

    Beautiful (both the quilt and the little girl!)

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  5. myBearpaw13 May 2011 at 23:12

    Absolutely stunning!!! And I adore that photo with your daughter lying on it - great shot! Very impressed with this quilt!

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  6. Kati13 May 2011 at 23:16

    That's really amazing. I've yet to try cathedrals. I really need to. It looks fabulous.

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  7. Marci Girl14 May 2011 at 00:19

    OMG amazing! I have been thinking about making one of these too, I may have to now after seeing how beautiful yours is! Great job!

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  8. Jeannette Bruce14 May 2011 at 00:56

    Absolutely wonderful! Love the color and the texture.

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  9. Elizabeth Dackson14 May 2011 at 01:01

    Wow, this is SO gorgeous! I've only done Cathedral Windows once (in a pillow), so I can only imagine how long this took you! Wow! It looks amazing, I love all the color. What an amazing quilt. Thanks for sharing :)

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  10. Jane14 May 2011 at 01:16

    You did a wonderful job. It is beautiful!

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  11. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison Lane14 May 2011 at 01:35

    You know I just LOVE it Dana. Excellent!

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  12. Anne at Film and Thread14 May 2011 at 02:01

    Spectacular! And worth all the effort you put into it.

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  13. Jan14 May 2011 at 02:20

    Love, love this quilt. You photos are great, too.

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  14. Sara @ Sew Sweetness14 May 2011 at 02:38

    Wow, I love your quilt so much!! It's BEAUTIFUL! I know you put a lot of work into this! I was curious what kind of fabric you used for the backing on yours, is it Kona?

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  15. Kristie14 May 2011 at 03:19

    This looks amazing!! On my to-do list...may start out small with a pillow, not sure I have your patience!!

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  16. Mary14 May 2011 at 03:21

    I love the traditional pattern infused with the modern and colorful prints - what a beautiful quilt. I've never attempted a cathedral windows quilt, but now I it's going on my "to do...someday" list :)

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  17. Tanya14 May 2011 at 05:39

    Such tiny little windows! Such fun fabric for such a pretty quilt. Way to go!

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  18. Anorina @SameliasMum14 May 2011 at 05:42

    It is SPECTACULAR! Love love love it.

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  19. What Comes Next?14 May 2011 at 06:45

    gorgeous! The colours are so bright and wonderful - I don't blame the kids for wanting to play on it - stunning!

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  20. Anonymous14 May 2011 at 07:02

    Oh my, my, my, Super Yummy Fabric choices! This quilt is the title of your blog for sure. It is absolutely gorgeous, Bravo!

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  21. Katie @SwimBikeQuilt14 May 2011 at 07:35

    Um, wow. This is my favorite quilt so far. I just made a few cathedral quilts blocks, and I can't imagine making a whole quilt. I wouldn't let my kids near it. :) Great job!

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  22. {Leila}Where the Orchids Grow14 May 2011 at 07:35

    I love cathedral windows quilts, but I have never tackled more than a pillow. They're SO much work!

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  23. Lynne14 May 2011 at 12:52

    That is stunning! Something for this novice to aspire to!

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  24. Anonymous14 May 2011 at 13:20

    This is stunning! I've always wanted to to cathedral windows but I've never worked up the initiative. You're inspiring me to get that off my to do list!

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  25. Kerstin14 May 2011 at 13:48

    Great! Its a wonderful quilt and a cute little girl :-)
    Kerstin

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  26. Cheri14 May 2011 at 22:37

    Beautiful quilt and I love that you are using and enjoying it.
    Cheri

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  27. Houseful of Handmade14 May 2011 at 22:51

    This is gorgeous! I love it.

    Kimie

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  28. Charlotte14 May 2011 at 23:41

    stunning, I've got a cathedral window on my to-do list, looks very time consuming though. I love yours

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  29. Lisa15 May 2011 at 00:28

    Your quilt is wonderful! I know how much work went into putting it together, and you did such a fabulous job! A beginner? I think you will be an amazing quilter.

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  30. Karen15 May 2011 at 02:43

    Congratulations! Your quilt is gorgeous.

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  31. liz15 May 2011 at 03:32

    Truly stunning!! I can't believe you're a beginner!

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  32. ~ Val @ PinkPlease! ~15 May 2011 at 04:25

    This quilt is just gorgeous!!!

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  33. Helen15 May 2011 at 04:38

    Wow!!! This is just beautiful!

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  34. Debbie15 May 2011 at 06:43

    That is one lovely quilt! You did a fantastic job & should definitely keep quilting!

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  35. Rachaeldaisy15 May 2011 at 10:13

    WoW!! It's amazing!! I'm so impressed by Cathedral Window quilts. Your's looks fabulous in all those modern fabrics.

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  36. stitchinpenny15 May 2011 at 14:53

    This is the perfect quilt. The colors are delightful and you let everyone love it. Fantastic quilt.

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  37. Kriza15 May 2011 at 16:21

    and you call yourself beginner??? a whole quilt made of cathedral windows, wow, such hard work, but worth every minute of it! just simply awesome.

    lovely little girl too, with the bandaids on her knees, just sweeeeet :-)
    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  38. Tracey Jacobsen15 May 2011 at 21:02

    it's magical. so pretty (and isn't your little girl so sweet!)

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  39. Carolyn15 May 2011 at 23:09

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  40. Katie B16 May 2011 at 01:59

    Oh, Dana! This is a glorious quilt!!!

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  41. Kristy Armstrong16 May 2011 at 04:14

    Love your quilt. I've been thinking about starting a Cathedral Window quilt --now I will for sure!!

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  42. Eileen16 May 2011 at 05:41

    Lovely. Think cathedral quilts are so fantastic and you've done such a beautiful job, Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

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  43. Karen16 May 2011 at 08:33

    This is a beautiful quilt. I love the vibrant colours. They look so fresh against the white.

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  44. A Seam to Sew16 May 2011 at 14:39

    This is gorgeous!!

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  45. Sara16 May 2011 at 15:30

    A++++ Diamond in the rough!!!! You nailed this one!!! Love IT DEARLY!!!

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  46. Lindsay Conner16 May 2011 at 20:07

    So pretty! I am getting started on my first Cathedral Windows quilt and can't wait!

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  47. MWalker16 May 2011 at 20:54

    I love a Cathedral Window quilt. Beautiful!!!

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  48. Janet17 May 2011 at 05:14

    Wow! Gorgeous! If you made this as a relatively new beginner then I guess I have no more excuses for not tackling one.

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  49. Sarcastic Quilter17 May 2011 at 17:08

    Oh good for you! I've been wanting to do one of these but I have been waiting to feel experienced enough to do it. I decided I will have it started it the next year. Yours is beautiful!

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  50. Miriam17 May 2011 at 21:19

    Ok - I'm going to make one now, I've wanted to but didn't really like the old-fashioned look most of them have, this is very fun and lively...just want I want!

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  51. Unknown18 May 2011 at 01:46

    Wowie Zowie! What an amazing quilt! I love it!

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  52. Anonymous18 May 2011 at 02:16

    I love how the colors here make this pattern look so fresh!

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  53. Tamara Hampton18 May 2011 at 02:59

    its beautiful!!!!

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  54. Jen18 May 2011 at 04:40

    This is amazing! What tutorial did you use for this? I really want to try these someday! Your color choices are wonderful!

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  55. Sandra18 May 2011 at 12:21

    What courage you have-- you really did jump into the deep end. Great job and such a vintage feel. Kudos.
    Did you know another old name for the pattern is 'pain in the neck quilt'.
    Come see my entries: #210 repro cheddar orange stars-miniature and #214 antique applique garden delight

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  56. rachel griffith18 May 2011 at 17:42

    <3 it!!!

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  57. Side Stitches18 May 2011 at 18:28

    Ah, I love cathedral windows! I have plans to make one of these someday when I have a lot of scraps. I saw one at a quilt museum this summer and fell in love. I'm so glad to see one of these beauties in the Festival. Thanks for sharing!

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  58. Kristen18 May 2011 at 21:44

    Beautiful! I love this!!! I am working on a Meadowsweet version of a Cathedral Window.

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  59. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)19 May 2011 at 09:08

    This quilt is absoltutely wonderful, stunning, extraordinary and amazingly incredible! Your colour choices in it are so vibrant and happy

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  60. sukie19 May 2011 at 17:41

    Love the cathedral windows!

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  61. Isisjem19 May 2011 at 18:54

    This is stunning. You must be so proud tackling this so well when you class yourself as a beginner.

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  62. Unknown26 May 2011 at 06:51

    This quilt is amazing! I featured it on my blog today.

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