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Sunday, October 30, 2011

A Festival for Quilters

I couldn't resist joining the party over at Amy's Creative Side. It's time for Bloggers' Quilt Festival. What a treat to see so many wonderful quilts. 

Welcome to my world. If you are a first time visitor I'll clue you in...I'm a batikaholic. I want to share two of the first batik quilts I started years ago...and just finished this summer. 

"Spring" - 63 x 63
Maybe this quilt looks a little familiar. It was a Moda U pattern from 2006-2007.  I finished the top in 2007 but it has been patiently waiting for quilting...and thanks to the 2011 UFO Challenge hosted by Judy at Patchwork Times...it finally happened.  


Here's a peak at the backside for a better look at the quilting.

These batiks are from Holly Taylor of Moda and I had enough left to start a second Moda U quilt, Selvages, in 2008. Kind of like potato chips...one was not enough.

"Spring's Return" -  84 x 98
Time for me to get back to looking at all the quilts on display at the Bloggers' Quilt Festival ...glad you stopped by for a visit.
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16 comments:

  1. CathyOctober 30, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, both of them. I love seeing the fabrics in your quilts. You always seem to find the best fabrics for the quilts you do.

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  2. mennikellyOctober 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    The quilting is gorgeous. We had a Bernese when I was growing up. I think that is still the type of dog I would want to get if we ever get a dog.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    I love your quilt!

    Margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
    msolomo1@maine.rr.com

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.October 31, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    love the colors!
    Karen

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  5. MyraOctober 31, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Very nice! Great colors too! 8-)

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  6. Sand and SunshineOctober 31, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Lovely! The front is wonderful, and the back is divine.

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  7. kellsgalNovember 1, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hi Debbie, I love the quilting on this one. I love visiting your blog. It helps me still feel connected. I sure do miss all my friends and Eagle River. Hugs, Melody

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  8. EditfoltNovember 2, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Greetings from Hungary. I love your quilt. The colors are beautiful. Beautiful stapling.

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  9. Frances LeateNovember 3, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Lovely quilt and a great colour scheme. Happy stitching.

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  10. SandraNovember 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Glad you got "challenged" to finish it, definitely need to get done after all that lovely work on the top. Great quilt.
    Come see my entries #29 miniature applique reproduction and #31 antique 1850 Bethlehem Star.

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  11. EileenNovember 4, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Oh, so lovely. Those are definitely my colors and i too love batiks!! What a great job you've done and the quilting is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing and have a great day

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  12. SabineNovember 4, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    This is a lovely quilt. The colours are fantastic. I am a batiks lover, too, but alas also a hoarder. Maybe this will inspire me to finally dig into my stash. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. KarenNovember 4, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I can see why you love batiks so much. The colours in these fabrics are gorgeous. i love what you have done with both quilts. They look stunning.

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  14. RachaeldaisyNovember 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! Wonderful colours and use of batiks. Springs Return is such a perfect name.

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  15. ShariNovember 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Two very lovely quilts! Fresh colours - these would work very well as Christmas quilts in our hot Australian sun! Love how you did the backing.

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  16. MollyNovember 15, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Love these colors! This quilt is so pretty and LARGE! I've never made one that big .... I'm impressed!

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I'm so glad you stopped by to visit. I have discovered I am not so great at responding to comments...but I really do get so excited when you take the time to share.