Friday, October 28, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival Fall 2011

It's here! The 2011 Fall Blogger's Quilt Festival started by the Amazing Amy Ellis of Amy's Creative Side.
Welcome to my blog! I started sewing about a year and a half ago and have been learning ever since!
I have always been a creative girl, I love color and texture, but had never really sewn much of anything except a straight line until one day, when I was at my friend Ann-Marie's house. We have been scrapbooking buddies for years and she is also a quilter. I always loved everything she made but had never had a desire to do it myself. So anyways, I was admiring a few of her latest quilt projects when literally, all of the sudden I wanted to do this! I wanted to make quilts! It hit me like a bolt out of the blue and I have been hooked ever since! I started searching online for sewing blogs and tutorials and went to town!

For my entry, I chose this little quilt in blue and green. The pattern is called "Alice" by Red Pepper Quilts. This quilt is small, but it makes me happy every time I look at it. The colors are so me, and the
mix of log cabin and 4 square blocks with so many different fabrics just make me happy!

This year has been a tough one for our family. A lot of things going on that were out of my control and very stressful. And what I found was that when I immersed myself in the creation of quilt blocks and fabric selection and that, coupled with the rhythm of my sewing machine, gave me a sense of calmness and order in my hectic life - a way to escape if only for a few hours.  I love my new found passion and look forward to seeing everyone's beautiful submissions this year! Thanks for visiting my little corner of the blogosphere! :)





23 comments:

  1. I really like this quilt! really simple and happy :)

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  2. beautiful!! in love with the color combinations

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  3. What a darling quilt!! I love the white mixed with the colors. :o)

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  4. Quilting to ease the stress of everyday life is always a great thing. Welcome to the world of Quilters.

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  5. Yes! I do crafts and scrapbooking, but quilting has been very healing for me this past year. I don't think I would have survived without it. I have made more quilts in the past year than ever before. And when I get anxious, I tell my hubby I NEED to go quilt. He smiles and says go ahead.
    You are an official quilter now!!

    Perfect first quilt! I hope you are keeping it for yourself. You have to keep the first one to see how far you've come!!!

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  6. Love it! And seriously, me, you, and anne marie need to sew together soon.

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  7. It's gorgeous! I love the fabrics you chose.

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  8. This is really pretty. Love the colors!

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  9. This is a gorgeous quilt. I love the colours and the pattern you have chosen works so well. The quilting looks great too.

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  10. Very nice work thanks for the quilt for division.

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  11. lovely quilt! i adore the blue/green color combo.

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  12. Such a nice airy quilt. Lovely fabrics floating on a sea of white...love it! Thanks for sharingand hope your life calms down. Have a great day

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  13. What a pretty quilt. This would make a great scrap-buster.

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  14. Lovely quilt, Shannon. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. What a charming quilt! Love the calming colours.

    And thanks for visiting my blog. I really enjoyed making my version of girl on a swing.

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  16. I like this quilt -- the colors make me smile. =)

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  17. I can see why looking at this makes you happy, Shannon- these are some of my very favorite colors :) It looks wonderful!

    Was so fun sewing side by side with you and Ann-Marie at SS :) Take care!

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  18. Simply bright and cheerful. Very nice. :)

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  19. Very pretty colors. I love how the nice bright white sets off the patterned fabrics.

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  20. What a beautiful quilt. Love the colors & design. Glad it was able to take you away from worries for awhile while you stitched. I can relate to that! :)

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  21. I love, love, love this quilt...thank you so much for sharing.

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  22. It's beautiful! I love the color combination.

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