Friday, May 13, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival : Christmas crosses


Fabulous AMY is at it again! Blogger's Quilt Festival 2011~!
Thanks Amy for doing this again and again... 
It's so much fun to flip through all the quilts to pick one favorite...

This time,  it's my "Christmas Crosses 2010."
(am I predictable?)
Here's a link back to all the posts about this quilt
Sometimes, Simple is SOOO good!  I had started this quilt and stuffed 
it away for a year or two, then decided at the last minute last 
Christmas I had to have it done...
The Above picture was when it was just a flimsy... It's the only hanging picture I had of it...

 I learned a load about quilting when I took this quilt on...  So much empty 
space to fill in with interesting bits!  The fact that i wanted this done by 
Xmas maybe had something to do with the
fact that it all fell into place.. Perhaps it was a little Christmas magic! 
I took the 4 stitches I new how to do well, and went for it.
Some WISE lady told me the only way you get better at quilting your quilts is to QUILT THEM.
 Now that I look at this photo I see ONE RED CROSS that I missed! haha!  
It's going to stay that way....

And best for last, the backing is a savored piece of Jennifer Paganelli RED & White.
It is truly one of my favorite quilts...
(well, next to my Kitchen sink quilt)

(and this year's Christmas quilt) LOL!

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You'll have to tune in MUCH LATER to see that one..., like say, December!
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38 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    One of my faves too!!

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  2. DeborahMay 13, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Simply breathtaking!!
    Wonderful job.
    I would leave the one cross that way, too.
    Your signature cross.
    Hugs, Deborah

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  3. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 13, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Yes, this and Kitchen Sink = both are my favorites!

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  4. LisaMay 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    You know I LOVE this quilt. And I was lucky enough to see it up close and personal! The quilting is amazing. I mean, jaw-dropping amazing. Woo Hoo V!

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  5. JanetMay 13, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love this quilt. So gorgeous! And your quilting is superb! I like that you missed a cross and are going to leave it that way. A little bit of different.

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  6. Anne at Film and ThreadMay 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    You know how much I love this quilt. It is just breathtaking in every way.

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  7. Abby and StephanieMay 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    totally gorgeous and LOVE the backing fabric

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  8. Linda at Roscoe's MaMay 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    This quilt is one of my all-time favorites of the ones you have ever shown! Love it!

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  9. Glen QuiltSwissyMay 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    That is such a striking quilt. I love it. If you ever part with it.......just saying!

    Your best friend, glen

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  10. JaneMay 13, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Your quilting is wonderful! I want to quilt like that when I grow up!

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  11. RachaeldaisyMay 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Gosh this quilt is absolutely breathtaking!! I'm still so impressed that you quilted this yourself, Just the size is impressive but all those wonderful feathers, and the swag around the border. I love that there's one cross unquilted though. And the Casey Scroll backing is so yummy, that fabric is so "stylish Christmas".

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  12. lizMay 14, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  13. Deborah OHareMay 14, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    This colour combination really stand out on the Festival page. I love it!

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  14. EileenMay 14, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Great quilt and the quilting is lovely. I found an unfinished place on mine, too..that's in addition to the inner borders I just decided weren't going to getvquilted between my back going out Sunday and dentalcsurgery Wednesday! Sometimes what is, just is!! Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  15. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Be proud its a simply stunning quilt. It looks fabulous on the bed.

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  16. AnnieMay 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Your Christmas crosses is very nice, just love the quilting on it

    : )

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  17. stitchinpennyMay 14, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is a fantastic quilt and I love the colors, especially the borders. Your artistic ability always blows me away.

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  18. KelliMay 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the quilting!!!

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  19. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    A simple design that is so stunning and effective. I love the beautiful quilting, too! Wow!

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  20. AllieMay 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    SO gorgeous - I love how the background seems to glow! The quilting is just stunning!

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  21. DebbieMay 15, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    The quilting on this quilt is absolutely gorgeous, Victoria! And, you chose a beautiful fabric for the back.

    I'm thinking of making a block to send you for your signature quilt. Do you have a deadline?

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  22. ValentinaMay 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I have seen this quilt posted before and it still takes my breath away. the way those greens dance on the borders and the quilting!!! ( wise tip...) but somehow I never saw the back!!! OMGOODNESS--- swoon...
    enjoy it! hoping you are having fun at Market!xx

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  23. MarjorieMay 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    LOVE it! And I don't even have to take Ativan before viewing it ;)

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  24. BJMay 15, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Wonderful quilt. The quilting is incredible. I'm so impressed!

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  25. SaraMay 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    MAKES ME SMILE!! Love that bright green against the rich red:)

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  26. BunkHouseQuiltsMay 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Really lovely quilt. I love all the open space for your quilt design. The back is great also. Really elegant!

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  27. KarenMay 15, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    This is such a great quilt and it photographs so well. Still can't get over what a great job you did with the feathers :)!

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  28. Ann FergusonMay 15, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Another incredible quilt!

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  29. SewCalGalMay 15, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Spectacular quilt, brilliantly quilted. Love it.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  30. noga quiltsMay 16, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    What a beautiful work of art! the color combination is unbelievable and the quilting are simply amazing, wonderful.

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  31. Sarcastic QuilterMay 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    It's beautiful! I can see why it's a favorite. I thought that one red cross was left undone on purpose to give it a unique flair so unless you tell, remember no one will know it was a mistake! hehe

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  32. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Oooh beautiful and I love the quilting!

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  33. LynnMay 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Loved this one the first time you showed it and it is still stunning. I particularly love the quilting.

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  34. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I, too, loved this quilt the first time you showed it! I like that it's green and red without being "in your face" Christmas green and red. I would totally leave the unquilted cross, too.

    I think I saw you at Market on Sunday afternoon out in the hallway. Did you have a good time? I was sooooo tired yesterday.

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  35. DesleyMay 19, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Beautiful quilting! Was it done on a domestic maching or a long arm?

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  36. VickiMay 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Ok... so how big is it? King size? And did you quilt it on a conventional machine? It's very beautiful. Can't wait to see what you'll do this Christmas (I have my eye on the new Grinch fabric.)

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  37. blue star stitcherMay 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    The backing fabric on this is beautiful, and your quilting on it just amazing!

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  38. LeanneMay 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    This quilt is so inspiring in terms of just going for it with the quilting! Also, I love the borders!

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