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Friday, May 17, 2013

It's Blogger's Quilt Festival time!

Once again it is time for the spring Blogger's Quilt Festival, the wonderful online quilt show organized by Amy at Amy's Creative Side. 

Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival - AmysCreativeSide.com

There will be tons of fabulous, amazing quilts in all of the categories.  I can't wait to see what everyone has entered this spring. Last fall was the first time I followed the festival, and I was overwhelmed by how many incredible quilts were shown.

 I haven't finished many quilts since last fall's festival, but I do have one that I am especially proud of.  This is my Blazing Hidden Nine-Patch.

The top for this quilt was made for my quilt guild's nine-patch challenge. It wasn't until last year that I was able to get it quilted. I have always thought it looks like the glow of a fire showing through a dark screen, so it was quilted with a flame pattern.



This is my favorite type of quilt to make--a very simple pattern made special by the choice of fabrics. It is one of my all-time favorite quilts, and I hope you like it too.  I have entered it in the wall quilt category.  You can see all the entries in this category here.  Voting for your favorites begins May 24th. For more info about the festival and to see all the categories/entries go here.
QUILT SPECS:
BLAZING HIDDEN NINE-PATCH
Finished size: 46" x 58"
Pattern: "Atlanta Commons" by Marti Michell in her book 101 Nine Patch Quilts
Blogger's Quilt Festival #34 in wall hangings

Julie in GA



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10 comments:

  1. CitricSugarMay 18, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    This is still one of my favourites... I love how it looks like firelight through an iron screen.

    Just stunning.

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  2. JulieroseMay 18, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    this is really lovely! I agree--the choice of fabrics and quilting really can make a lovely quilt--simple patterns just really can be stunning!! Julierose

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  3. RonaMay 19, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    It positively glows! Gorgeous!

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  4. PauletteMay 20, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, what a great quilt, like it's lit up from within/behind. Who knew a 9-patch could produce such a stunning effect!

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  5. AnonymousMay 21, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    This absolutely stands out on the linky page even though the image is so tiny. So effective with such perfect fabric selection and the quilting really brings an extra dimension to the piece. Way to go!

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  6. AoifeMay 21, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    It absolutely looks like glowing embers through an iron grid. Really beautiful!

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  7. quirky granola girlMay 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    whoa! that is amazing! i love the color contrast!

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  8. PatriciaMay 27, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    I really love this one! Great use of color!

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  9. Books_BoundMay 27, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Wow, this is really cool! It truly looks like it is glowing!

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  10. jeifnerMay 28, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    I do like it ! The glow achieved by tha fabrics is fabulous !

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