Friday, May 18, 2012

Blogger's Quilt Festival 2012

An old friend, a part of the family, a cherished piece of the whole. That is what this quilt has become in my family. Made with no batting*, pieced with love, this quilt was made awhile ago and never properly introduced. * Earlier I wrote that this quilt had no batting but was rereading an original post and realized it does actually have a thin layer of batting. Whoops.
And so....
I introduce this quilt, unnamed, but so very loved. So many purposes, so many roles. 
And so many favorite fabrics in there. Underwater Sisters, Amy Butler prints, an old feedsack, other Heather Ross prints. (Heather if you are reading please reprint our beloved Mendocino...please. I beg of you.) 
This quilt is monstrous in size. I compensated by justifying no batting (its a coverlet) and shoved this baby in my machine with force, choice words, rolled, smashed, sweat beading on my forehead...for days.
This is what a quilt becomes, a place for chubby, silky baby thighs to rest, a comfortable place for tears to soak in, the passing tides of time, graduations, moving homes, births.
A part of the family.

Amy's Creative Side


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63 comments:

  1. BrynnMay 18, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    What a great quilt, and what a great story. Quilts are meant to be loved :)

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  2. Sue DaurioMay 18, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    What a great quilt!! Yes the memories they hold over the years are what makes them so precious.

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  3. quilthexleMay 18, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Oh yes - a part of the family. Thanks for sharing this quilt - and I guess it HAS a title? "The quilt" - for your family it's probably just this. Which is a title of honor, and a beautiful quilt it is!

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  4. CarlaMay 18, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Beautiful post. That's what it's all about. Enjoy the festival : )

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  5. MelindaMay 18, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I love the 9 patches made of 9 patches! Simple, but definitely beautiful!

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  6. Katie BMay 18, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Just what a quilt should be! It's a beauty.

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  7. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Love this one!

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  8. Bethany (Make Me A Quilt)May 18, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    There are so many interesting prints in that quilt, and I love the colors. So beautiful!!

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  9. straythreadsMay 18, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    beautiful love it with the tire swing
    Ann

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  10. Heidi GrohsMay 18, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I love it! An old friend..that is what a quilt should be!

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  11. Sarcastic QuilterMay 18, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    A fantastic quilt whose description made me smile and then brought a tear to my eye. It truly has a place of honor.

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  12. CharlotteMay 18, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    that is such a beautiful quilt!

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  13. Dirt Road QuilterMay 18, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    You can't go wrong with a 9-patch and treasured fabrics. Makes for the perfect quilt to add to the family tree! :)

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  14. ericaMay 18, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I love the earthy, warm colors!

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  15. CitricSugarMay 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful! And I'm happy to know it won't be stuck in a cupboard for years on end. The colours are perfect.

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  16. Heidi StaplesMay 18, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    What a treasure...beautiful quilt!!

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  17. Truffle queenMay 18, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    LOVE the quilt and the story! Gave me a great idea for an "I-spy" type quilt using fabric from long ago! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. rebecsMay 18, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I love your fabric colors, and your picture with a tire swing.

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  19. EileenMay 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    wonderful quilt and wonderful story. love the big squares showing off treasured fabrics. thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  20. MaritMay 18, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    It's lovely! I am intrigued by the no batting. May have to try that, sometime...
    ; )

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  21. CecilyMay 18, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    A lovely quilt and I love how quilts become "part of the family." Just beautiful.

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  22. JanineMay 18, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful quilt!

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  23. SueMay 18, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Lovely quilt !!!

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  24. MomMay 18, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    I love modern twists on traditional patterns!

    Margaret
    http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/

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  25. CassieMay 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    ohmigosh! I almost cried reading this! SO sweet! Tire swing and baby thighs! AWWW!

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  26. pinsandneedlesMay 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Very special!

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  27. Cindy SharpMay 18, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    So much to see. Well done!

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  28. KrystaMay 18, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    great fabrics!

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  29. JanetMay 18, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Oh my, that quilt has found its home! Very lovely.

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  30. sandraMay 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Wonderful quilt and great story. Especially love your combination of fabrics

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  31. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    The story is as beautiful as the quilt.

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  32. MelanieMay 18, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    What a beautiful quilt and blog entry! This is what quilts are all about: family!

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  33. AlliMay 19, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    What a great quilt! Hee, I'd love it if Heather Ross reprinted her lines, too. :>

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  34. Taryn V.May 19, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    Gorgeous quilt and sweet story! The fabrics are gorgeous together and I love spotting all the different prints!

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  35. Julia GraberMay 19, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I love your quilt made with a lot of hard working toil. You have mastered it beautifully.

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  36. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)May 19, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    This is just beautiful, a true labour of love! And the pops of dark orange are gorgeous :)

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  37. DorothyMay 19, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Wonderful quilt and sentiments! Thank you for sharing.

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  38. ClareMay 19, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Amazing. So many gorgeous fabrics and so many memories.

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  39. Mrs AMay 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    great quilt! lovely story too!

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  40. KarenMay 19, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Fantastic! Lovely story and so true!

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  41. MelindaMay 19, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Look at all hte great little goodies in there! I love this!

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  42. AllieMay 19, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I love the quilt and I love your post - you say it so very well!!

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  43. Busy Little QuilterMay 19, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love your story that goes with your beautiful quilt. Quilts were made to be loved, and be a part of the family. This is so sweet.

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  44. MaritMay 20, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Your quilt is lovely. And I think it's a very lucky quilt to be part of a loving family
    ; ) Enjoyed reading your post a lot!

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  45. AnnabellaMay 20, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Well I`m glad you did introduce it - it`s lovely!!

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  46. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 20, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    The story are what makes this quilt even more beautiful.

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  47. Marge GordonMay 20, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I say if you can't use a quilt, why make it? Your quilt is the perfect quilt, used and loved!

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  48. MariQuiltsMay 20, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Lovely quilt.

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  49. bethanndoddMay 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    It's funny how our quilts become such a part of us. They receive so much of our love, sweat and tears. This turned out beautifully, well done! Smiles~Beth

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  50. ArianeMay 20, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I love it!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

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  51. Andrea LouiseMay 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Lovely quilt! Thanks for sharing!

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  52. RobinMay 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  53. Gayle BongMay 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Cool, a part of the family. I like that.

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  54. Linda at Roscoe's MaMay 20, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Loved quilts are the BEST QUILTS! Beautiful!

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  55. Dana GaffneyMay 21, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful, I keep going back and seeing more in it and the colors are so perfect. Thank you.

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  56. AprilMay 21, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    What a Beautiful Quilt! And I love how you introduced it, very sweet. - April @Little Mama Hen

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  57. MelissaMay 21, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Such great fabrics you used. I know you'll enjoy it for many years!

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  58. MelanieMay 22, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    beautiful!

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  59. soniaMay 22, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Such an emotive post. Congrats on a beautiful quilt!

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  60. StephanieMay 22, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Love this quilt! Great job!

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  61. LilyMay 22, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I love your story and prose, and the same fabrics are being hoarded by me! Thanks for the inspiration to use them!

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  62. MargMay 23, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    What a fabulous quilt, and such beautiful soft colours.

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  63. thequiltingdobermanMay 24, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Every time I read an account of quilting way too big of a quilt on a tiny home machine I FULLY sympathize. :) Beautiful.

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