Friday, May 13, 2011

My Blogger's Quilt Festival Quilt


Thanks again, Amy, for bringing all of us quilters together to share our passion.  I love seeing what all the other quilters have been up to this past year and visit all the other blogs.
I decided to add this fun quilt to the festival this year!

I call it "Around the Neighborhood".   It was made from blocks from a swap I was in.  I asked for wonky houses with a white background and bright, happy fabrics.   Boy, did they come through for me!  After I put the blocks together, I found the perfect fabric for the backing. 

Now, I'm not too good with machine quilting, and I didn't want to take a chance with ruining it, so I hand quilted it with wavy, wonky quilting lines.  And I think it was the perfect solution.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Now, I'm off to look at all these other amazing quilts on here! 
                    Happy Quilting, Sandy

Amy's Creative Side
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60 comments:

  1. CathyMay 13, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Really cute, and a nice way to put all your friends' work together. The fabric on the back is perfect.

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  2. KristieMay 13, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    These blocks are beautiful! What a fantastic quilt :-)

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  3. AliciaMay 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    This is so much fun! I love the hand quilting. I am a little scared to try hand quilting myself.

    Looks fantastic!

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  4. TanyaMay 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Just looking at this link made me happy. So cute! Way to go

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  5. TeresaMay 14, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    What a cute quilt! I love wonky houses!

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  6. KateMay 14, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Your quilt is wonderful! So much fun.

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  7. ElaineMay 14, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I love your fun quilt of wonky houses. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Scraps R UsMay 14, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    What a fun quilt. My Grandkids would love for me to make one of these. So Cute.

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  9. What Comes Next?May 14, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    love your little houses!

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeMay 14, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Oh so cute. Love the hand quilting too!

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  11. SandraMay 14, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Great job on the blocks and the backing is great. But the wonky hand quilting is the perfect finishing touch.
    Come see my entries
    Hand quilted cheddar stars #212
    Antique birds/flowers #216

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  12. RachaeldaisyMay 14, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I love wonky houses and this quilt is wonderful!! it must be extra special having blocks made by your bee friend.

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  13. Helene | 25reasonsMay 14, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Oh super-gorgeous wonky houses! very nice! I'm in my first quilting bee now, and having a blast.

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  14. JaneMay 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a pretty, happy quilt! Perfect backing fabric! Good for you!

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  15. MaryMay 14, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I have always loved this quilt! It is fantastic!

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  16. KerstinMay 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Your quilt is wonderful!
    Grüoße
    Kerstin

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  17. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneMay 14, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Cute house quilt. Love the quilts in your blog header too!

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  18. AmandaMay 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Very whimsical and fun!

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  19. KrizaMay 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    oh, I love your little wonky houses, and even the back is matching them! lovely quilt, well done!
    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  20. Rosalyn ManesseMay 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    very charming quilt, what a neighborhood

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  21. Teje KarjalainenMay 14, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Your quilt is so beautiful! I love houses, happy colours, white - it's all in your quilt and the backing is great!

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  22. martilindseyMay 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Love the houses!!!

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  23. LonciMay 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful, congratulations:)

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  24. LonciMay 14, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful, congratulations:)

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  25. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    This is just fantastic! I love it!

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  26. MarikaMay 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Very beautiful cheerful darling, Quilt work

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  27. CathyMay 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Really snazzy, fun quilt!

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  28. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Great house blocks. It looks like a fabulous neighbourhood to live in.

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  29. BJMay 15, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Love it. Love the color palate, and the backing fabric is a perfect match.

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  30. noga quiltsMay 15, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    What a lovely children's quilt! And the back is great also!

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  31. HelenMay 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Love your house quilt! The white looks so crisp!

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  32. KirstenMay 15, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    What a cute quilt! I would hang that up in an instant...just too cute to be true!!

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  33. Laurel H.May 16, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    What a great house quilt; in my "spare time" I hope to make one, too!

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  34. stitchinpennyMay 16, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    The houses are adorable. Love the backing.

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  35. BrittneyMay 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Cute! I'd love to live in that neighborhood :)

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  36. EileenMay 17, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    What a totally fun quilt. And how serendipitous to have found that backing! Love it all...colors, fabrics and your quilting. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  37. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Your quilt is great fun! What a lovely collection of blocks. Love the gorgeous fabric in the backing.

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  38. LynnMay 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    What a fun quilt! Beautiful.

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  39. MillieMay 17, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    i love wonky houses, and this quilt is great! very happy!

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  40. MargoMay 17, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    how sweet!

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  41. MollyMay 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a happy and cheerful quilt! I just love the bright cheerful colors and the quilting is perfect. Made me smile as soon as I saw it :)

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  42. Sarcastic QuilterMay 18, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Oh I love this and it is super fun like you said.

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  43. KareeMay 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    love your neighborhood quilt. quite charming.

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  44. Side StitchesMay 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    This is such a fun, eye-catching quilt. I just love it! And I'm impressed at your hand quilting. I'm a machine quilting girl myself. Hand quilting scares me!

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  45. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    What great houses and the backing is perfect!

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  46. VickyMay 19, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    The backing is absolutely perfect for your wonky house blocks. This looks like a fun quilt.

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  47. Kate S.May 19, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Those houses are great, what a fun idea for a quilt!

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  48. SarahBMay 20, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What a cute quilt! I have always wanted to do a house quilt. :) You certainly did find the perfect backing fabric too!

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  49. hennyMay 20, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Oh...so pfretty! I always fall in love with wonky houses on quilt. Want to make one for myself oneday :)

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  50. colimachiaMay 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Oh my goodness, I LOVE that quilt! The front and back are fantastic!

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  51. CarlaMay 21, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Sandy this quilt came out fantastic! I love the little red house with the 2 purple roofs. Thanks for sharing!

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  52. KathyMay 22, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Great quilt, love any kind of house quilt!

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  53. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    this is a fabulous quilt! Love the colors and the wonky houses!

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  54. SherryMay 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love house quilts. Yours is just too darn cute, the back is as wonderful as the front. You did a great job hand quilting it as well.

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  55. Ivory SpringMay 24, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    What a sweet quilt.

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  56. JanetMay 25, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I love your quilt! So cute. And that backing fabric - you must have been uber excited when you discovered it.

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  57. Angie in SoCalMay 27, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Your house swap quilt is so fun! I love it.

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  58. TillyMay 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Hi Sandy, thank you for stopping by my blog and your lovely comments on my baby quilt. Your quilt is awesome (as is your daughter, Amy, what a hardworking girl, you must be very proud!) I love that you used swap blocks. And all that hand quilting - wow!

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  59. LeanneMay 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I love your quilt! It is so interesting how each house is so unique, such a nice project for your bee.

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  60. Christine SMay 12, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    This is great!! Love it!

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