Amy over at Amy's Creative Side is hosting the annual Blogger's Quilt Festival. If you have never visited, you are missing an opportunity to see some great quilts in all kinds categories. It is a great opportunity to enter a favorite quilt and possibly win a prize. There is a category for everyone.
I have decided to enter Christmas Story this year in the Applique Category. Christmas Journey is a very special quilt as I purchased the fabric at different quilt shops during a journey home to see my Husband's parents in December of 2011. In February of 2012, my father in law passed away and soon after I started the quilt. When it came to hand quilting it in the winter of 2013, my mind would wander back to that Christmas and the great times we had had over the years. So I dedicated this quilt to his loving memory.
So, I hope you will hop over and enter a quilt and take some time to vote for your favorite in each category.
I have decided to enter Christmas Story this year in the Applique Category. Christmas Journey is a very special quilt as I purchased the fabric at different quilt shops during a journey home to see my Husband's parents in December of 2011. In February of 2012, my father in law passed away and soon after I started the quilt. When it came to hand quilting it in the winter of 2013, my mind would wander back to that Christmas and the great times we had had over the years. So I dedicated this quilt to his loving memory.
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| Current and Coxcomb Block |
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| My first attempt at designing my own block |
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| Oak leaves and acorns |
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| Cotton Bolls |
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| Pineapple block |
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| Bird Block |
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| Prairie Flower |
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| Center Medallion |
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| Close up of Pineapple with trapunto feathers. |
:) I wondered if you were going to enter this quilt too - of course I love it so much!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I decided why not! They are both gorgeous, hope they will inspire others to try a traditional red and green!
DeleteThis is simply a gorgeous quilt ... Full of precious memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, yes it will always hold a special place in my heart
DeleteIt's just stunning and looks perfect in every way
ReplyDeleteThanks Carla! It was fun to make! You just can't go wrong with red and green quilts.
DeleteI found my viewer's choice - It's gorgeous, Carla!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Your post inspried me to enter it! I am looking forward to spending some time looking at all the quilts.
Deleteun edredón realmente precioso !!!!
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saludos
Your quilt is gorgeous! Did you use a pattern for most of it? I like the layout with the large block in the middle. And the border is interesting but does not overwhelm the central designs.
ReplyDeleteMost of it comes from Jeana Kimball's book Red and Green An Applique Tradition. I designed the flower vase block and Tim Latimer shared his pineapple block. I too love the large appliqued center.
DeleteSuch a beautiful quilt! I love all of the blocks and all of the memories that go with it. Your quilting is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was a joy to make and very special as it really helped me with the grieving process. I love the process of quilting so much, can't imagine not putting in a few stitches everyday.
DeletePretty quilt. What a great job you did!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments and for stopping by
DeleteThis must have taken forever! Beautiful workmanship.
ReplyDeleteIt really didn't take that long, it was a joy to work on it! Thanks so much for stopping by
Deletesuch a gorgeous quilt and Ioved seeing the blocks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb!
DeleteI love this quilt - it is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen!
DeleteCarla, your quilt is exquisite! Your workmanship is so meticulous and dedicating to your father-in-law is one of the nicest things I've heard about.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen!
DeleteI was there :)
ReplyDeleteI saw that! So many wonderful quilts!
DeleteSo glad you entered this quilt. It is beautiful. Such wonderful applique work and oodles of hand quilting. VERY nice. Good luck!
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