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Saturday, June 13, 2015

Rainbows and Scraps

There isn't much of my own quilting to show for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge this week, although I did finish up a few appliqued circles. I'm not sure if I like them better on point or set straight.


I had hoped to get a batch of bowtie blocks done, but they are not ready to show yet. I was out of town for most of the past week and have fallen behind on my rainbow projects, but it was so worth it to spend time with family!

 Since there is so little of my own to show, I will share some quilt show photos. Yesterday I went to the "Georgia Celebrates Quilts" show presented by the East Cobb Quilters' Guild.  This show happens every other year, and there are always many wonderful quilts to see. Since our RSC color for June is light blue, I wanted to share this lovely sampler in blues.
"Blue Soiree" by Daryl Wilson Miller

 This bowtie quilt really caught my attention. The rainbow bowtie blocks I have been making all year will finish at 4". The bowties in this quilt measure only 2"! Love this setting for the blocks.
"Little Bowties" by Linda Simons and Shawn Hooten"
Honorable Mention, Two Person Pieced
Judge's Recognition by Carol Butzke

 Here are some of my favorite rainbow quilts from the quilt show:
"Celestial Orbs" by Sylvia Schaefer
1st Place, Modern
"Lone(ly) Rainbow" by Pam Cobb
Honorable Mention, Modern

"Rainbow Explosion" by Jan Cunningham and Bella Bamert
Honorable Mention, Two Person Modern

"A Colorful Life" by Ellen Plattner and Andi Settlemoir Barney

 I hope I credited the correct names and prizes on all of the quilt show photos. Sometimes I forget to get an extra photo of the tag with that info. These are all a wonderful source of inspiration, and I congratulate every one of them!

 Check out all of the terrific scrappy rainbow projects at the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. 


Julie in GA
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12 comments:

  1. Nell's QuiltsJune 13, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Thank you for sharing all the beautiful rainbow quilts and the light blue sampler. I am intrigued by the ribbons awarded as prizes. Were they quilt blocks that the ribbons were attached to? And did I see clothes pins attaching the show information? Haven't see that before but I think I like it.

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  2. KaHollyJune 13, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Oh, my goodness, what beautiful quilts! I like your circle blocks either way. They are stunning?

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  3. AngieJune 13, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Oooh! Thanks for the eye candy! The rainbow quilts are wonderful, but I'm especially partial to the blue & white!

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  4. Linda M @ Pieceful KingdomJune 13, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Those are lovely quilts. I do enjoy seeing photos of quilt shows from other places. I really like your applique circles on point. They are such striking blocks.

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  5. The Joyful QuilterJune 13, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Thanks for sharing your trip to the quilt show! I've always thought that I like your circles better on point. It seems to add to the drama of those bold blocks.

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  6. KateJune 13, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Beautiful rainbow quilts! I really like that Lonely Rainbow but they are all fun.

    I like your blocks on point. The blue ones are certainly eye catching.

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  7. scraphappyJune 13, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    The blue sampler quilt is really lovely. If I got to vote, I'd say that I like the applique blocks on point. Still, with applique there is always plenty of time for deciding later. Thanks for sharing all the great rainbow quilts. Such a wide variety.

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  8. Alycia~QuiltygirlJune 14, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Those are such great quilts - looks like it was a wonderfulshow!

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  9. SheilaJune 14, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    LOVE "A Colorful Life" QUILT!!!!!!!!

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  10. QuiltdivajulieJune 14, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    I prefer your circle blocks on point. What gorgeous quilts from the show - wow!

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  11. LA PaylorJune 14, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    your circle blocks are the most dynamic around.On point is best. They really photo well. LeeAnna

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  12. Scrappy quilterJune 16, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Your circles continue to be amazing. I love that blue soiree quilt. Lovely!!

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