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Friday, May 21, 2010

Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival


Amy at Amy's Creative Side is hosting the Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival again and here's my entry this spring...

I couldn't pick one favorite, so here are my two favorites right now.
Kandinsky Quilt
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Kandinsky quilt (original post here)

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Doll Quilt Swap #7 Quilt (original post here)
I am starting to get overwhelmed with all of the great fabric options appearing on the market, so these quilts are my throwback to the basics of quilting. Solids never go out of style, right? (But, of course, I'm always in the market for new and interesting prints).

I didn't use a pattern for either of these quilts and sort of improvised on my design, technique and color choices. I find myself enjoying working with solid fabrics the most and I love rainbows of color, so these quilts were really fun to make. These two quilts together also demonstrate my inclinations toward order and organization, with a bit of controlled chaos thrown in for good measure with the wonky circles and freehand stippling.

(I see a theme here too with my love for solids and past favorites that were entries for the quilt festival. Check out my Triangles in a Square Quilt here and my Plain Spoken Quilt here).
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42 comments:

  1. AnneMay 21, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    I loved the Kandinsky the first time I saw it and love it even more the second time!

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  2. AngelaMay 21, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    all those solids are awesome! I love the designs and the colors - great choices. Classic - like Talbots :)

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  3. Jessica C.May 21, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I remember your DQS7. LOVE IT. Great colors, great design, great execution. I love these, Rebekah. Don't know if I could have chosen either.

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  4. LaurenMay 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I love your bold colors! The circles are so neat. I'll have to try that myself.

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  5. wendyMay 21, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Wow, holy Kadinski! That just punches you right in the eye as soon as you see it! Amazing.

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  6. MichelleMay 21, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    How cool!

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  7. amy smartMay 21, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Both are great, but that Kandinsky quilt is amazing! (I'm a fan of Kandinsky - perfect name for the quilt!)

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  8. AudrieMay 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Your Kandinsky quilt is one of my all-time fave quilts. Ever! I love quilts made from solids and you just did some amazing work with that one.

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  9. Carol at SerendipityMay 21, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    I think working with solids is an art and your quilts are very beautiful. Very neat.
    Carol

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  10. sew katie didMay 21, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I love both these quilts and the idea of the chaos with the control...I understand...completely.
    And thanks for reminding me of the quilt festival too!

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  11. MelanieMay 21, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    I love, love, love your Kandinsky quilt! If I had to pick only one favorite artist, it would be Kandinsky. He an incredible command of color. Both of these quilts are fabulous!!

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  12. StephanieMay 21, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    So Awesome!! I am in love with the coolness of this quilt!

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  13. angieMay 21, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    I love the solids, especially the Kandinsky.

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  14. AmberMay 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    They are both gorgeous - I love the look of solid quilts...so pretty!

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  15. AllieMay 21, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I love both of these - you have such a wonderful color sense! Your Plain Spoken is still my favorite quilt EVER.

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  16. StephanieMay 22, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    I still want to make an all solid color quilt, I even have a plan in my head that I saw in a book a while ago. I guess I just need to go purchase some solids and get to it! These two quilts are awesome, love them!

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  17. AsiyahMay 22, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    A quilter after my own heart. I love solids and challenge myself to use them whenever possible. Great work!

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  18. ClaudiaMay 22, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    I'm not sure I can pick a favorite, I love both of these. I like the use of deep colors with a few brights thrown in. I'd like to work more with solids too, so many ideas, so little time. :)

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  19. Carol HansenMay 22, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Your absolutely right about solids never going out of fashion.
    Your doll quilt #7 is gorgeous.

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  20. Kristin HoogMay 22, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    I LOVE your bright and bold solids! I want to dive into my stash and come up with my own bright pattern! Great inspiration. Thanks

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  21. AlexisMay 22, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Kandinsky is one of my favorite artists and I love your interpretation of his work! I can't wait to see it after it has been washed too!

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  22. nichiMay 23, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    I love both! Great work!
    nichi

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  23. cmvMay 23, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    you didn't even use a pattern? man you're a superstar!

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  24. felicityMay 23, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Both quilts are really special, especially the Kandinsky. So inspiring!

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  25. ColleenMay 23, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Those colors are so inspiring -- I want to make an all solids quilt too.
    Great work!

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  26. JodiMay 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    These solid colors are beautiful all on their own. No patterned fabric required. They are really wonderful.

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  27. SandiMay 23, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Love them both, but I'm especially fond of the DQS7 quilt. In fact, I'm in a Modify Tradition swap and I included your DQS7 in my Flickr mosaic of inspiration photos.

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  28. melissaMay 23, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    i don't think i could pick even two... you do such fantastic work!
    but the two you've chosen are certainly amazing!!

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  29. MaryMay 24, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Those are both really fun quilts. Nice work.

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  30. Jo DohertyMay 24, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Would love to have a pattern or even a picture of Kadinsky. I love the way you did the large and small working off each other.

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  31. rosamariaMay 24, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    I'm in love with your solids! that mini quilt is perfect! love the desing and the colors! Great inspiration. Thanks

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  32. LeslieMay 24, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    this kadinsky quilt is amazing...i love love love it

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  33. DeniseMay 24, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    great quilts! Love the bright colors.

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  34. KathyMay 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Both quilts would be favorites; but being the art teacher that I am, I would have to choose the Kandinsky quilt. The circular layers of fabric are a great interpretation of his painting. I would stand over that one like a hawk if it was in a silent auction.

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  35. Laurel H.May 24, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Those are both bright, fabulous quilts!

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  36. KarenMay 24, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Love the Kandinsky quilt!

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  37. Cascade LilyMay 25, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    I am loving the solids right now too! I agree that fabric choices are becoming overwhelming. I don't even look any more - my stash is groaning and I'm determined to reduce it by at least two thirds before I add any more!
    I like both your quilts - you must have really enjoyed doing all those freehand circles - the cutting and the quilting.
    But the doll quilt wins for me - love the design and it really works with the colours/solids you've chosen :)

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  38. JaclynMay 25, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Kandinsky is great. A few months ago I got to visit a bunch of his work at the Guggenheim. The vibrant colors in your quilt are fantastic!

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  39. ericaMay 25, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I love these quilts! They are so inspiring!

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  40. Sandra StarleyMay 26, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Both quilts are very graphic and striking.
    Thanks.
    Come see my antique quilt entries
    http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com
    http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com

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  41. VickiBMay 26, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Love your Kandinsky quilt. It's making me think solids for my next quilt.

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  42. eileenJune 4, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    fun to see those two quilts with many of the same colors but so very different. thanks for sharing.

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