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Monday, May 24, 2010

Spring Quilt Festival 2010 Entry

Sampler Quilt from Alex Anderson's Start Quilting 2nd Edition  37" square
Machine pieced in 2003

This is the first quilt I made with 30's reproduction fabrics.  I had been collecting them for a while but hadn't found the right pattern for them.




This quilt is the first quilt I machine quilted by myself on my friend's long arm Gammill machine.


AND this is the first quilt pattern I ever taught.  I found it the perfect project for beginners and taught two classes in the quilt shop I owned years ago.


Have you seen all the amazing quilts out there??  Thanks Amy and all participants for all your inspiring posts!

18 comments:

Pat said...

Very nice...I never used to be attracted to 30's fabrics but have lately become interested in them. You did a really good job on that quilt....and how nice to be able to long-arm it yourself, too.

jabeybaby said...

Cute little quilt! Awesome that you got to quilt it yourself, how fun!

Luv 2 Kreate said...

Awesome! I just recently discovered the 30's reproductions...LOVE them!

Your quilt is cute...lots of first for that one :)

SewCalGal said...

Fun quilt. Lovely design, cheerful fabrics, great color. You did an excellent job. Love it!

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GLÒRIA said...

Very beautiful quilt!!!
Heppy Festival!!!

Michelle said...

What a cute quilt!

American Quilter's Society said...

It looks so comfy! Can't wait to see more of your work.


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Trisha said...

I made that quilt too! I love the sampler look. It looks good in the '30s fabric. Such happy colors.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh I love it! the 30's give it such a soft look! Super job on the quilting!!

viridian said...

I've seen a big quilting machine up close and they seem scary. Hurrah for you on quilitng this quilt.

Nanette Merrill said...

What a great quilt. It is fun to look back isn't it.

Marika said...

Very beautiful quilt work !

Sandy said...

I love the 30's reproductions. I can't pass them up in a quilt shop. The colors just pop in any quilt. Your quilt is so cute. I love it.

Leslie said...

oh these fabrics are adorable.

prashant said...

Cute little quilt!
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Eileen said...

very nice--i love the subtly of the vintage looking fabrics. your quilting is very nicely done. thanks for sharing

Melinda said...

I use this book/pattern to teach beginners at the local quilt shop. I have taught more than 50 new quilters using this quilt. I really like yours.

Michelle said...

What a lovely quilt! Very nice color choices.