Quilters Connecting Quilt
October 9, 2009 at 10:53 am 29 comments
Thanks again Amy, for hosting the Bloggers Quilt Festival!
I’m writing about my Scrappy Squares quilt because it made me feel connected to the online quilting world. I saw this quilt on Flickr and fell in love. It was a match made in heaven because I have a hard time throwing away even the smallest pieces of fabric. Thus my first scrap quilt was born. I made up the pattern myself and it had a few kinks along the way.
Next, Liza from Quiltifications decided to make it in black and white along with her friend Beth doing a brown and teal colorway. Their two quilts are here. Liza worked up the design in EQ and eliminated the annoying y-seam problem that I created for myself.
Then Lisa emailed me and asked about the pattern. Liza was kind enough to pass it on and Lisa made another terrific quilt.
I am so encouraged and inspired by the online quilting community. I’m continually amazed by the support and talent of the people out there. It’s nice when we can connect a little bit more. Thanks to all of you. Now off to the festival for me!
Entry filed under: fabric, quilting, quilts. Tags: bloggers quilt festival, courthouse steps pattern, scrap quilt, scrappy squares quilt.
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Chase | October 9, 2009 at 11:08 am
I LOVE your quilt! I am always hesitate to try log cabinet blocks.
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Zonnah | October 9, 2009 at 5:32 pm
It is beautiful!
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tirane93 | October 10, 2009 at 9:10 am
wow, this is just a “keeps on giving” kind of pattern, isn’t it! terrific!
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Kelli | October 10, 2009 at 9:37 am
So cool!
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carol | October 10, 2009 at 1:45 pm
So, let me ask you….did you ever publish the pattern? I would LOVE to make one like it!! I even have the colors for it in my head already. Let me know if we can work something out…please!! I love it!!
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hetty | October 10, 2009 at 9:14 pm
That is beautiful! I love your fabrics. Thanks for sharing!
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Katie B | October 10, 2009 at 9:56 pm
very cool scrappy quilt! Well done!
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Roz | October 10, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I like it! I made a sort of similar quilt some time ago
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Marge | October 11, 2009 at 9:23 am
I’ve seen both Liza and Beth’s quilts on line, how nice to see the quilt that inspired them to make theirs. And while I do like their quilts a lot, yours speaks to me even more, because it is truly an original. I love the scrappiness and the random sections. Even if those corners and what you call Y seams gave you trouble, look at your end results! Great job! Thank you for sharing.
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Rene' | October 11, 2009 at 3:21 pm
What a cool quilt. I love that it is made with scraps and I like the different size squares. Your colors are so cheery. Thanks for sharing.
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Rhondi | October 11, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I like that you made the pattern yourself. I love the total look, very colorful!
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Aimee | October 12, 2009 at 4:47 am
I love it and I love the pattern!
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penny g | October 12, 2009 at 6:54 am
Love the quilt and feeling connected is great.
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Kit | October 12, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I love scrappy quilts! Thanks for showing us yours.
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becca | October 12, 2009 at 8:25 pm
i love this quilt!! great story too
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Leslie | October 12, 2009 at 9:18 pm
this is so fun!!! i love the pattern
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Ruth Anne | October 13, 2009 at 9:25 am
What a nice quilt. I can relate to your comment about not being able to throw away even the smallest piece of fabric. You did a great job incorporating your pieces.
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Geertrude | October 13, 2009 at 11:24 am
That’s a beautiful quilt! And a great use of scraps indeed.
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Anna( quiltmom) | October 13, 2009 at 10:05 pm
What a great pattern- it is very fun and like others, would love to see the pattern. Did you publish it or do a tutorial? It is a really fun pattern and I like how it looks so different with the different color combos.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt. Enjoy the wonderful show.
Warmest regards,
Anna
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Michelle | October 14, 2009 at 10:29 am
It is beautiful.
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Jocelyn | October 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Amazing quilt! I love the colors. I’m trying to work my way through the quilt festival. So many lovely quilts to look at!
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jacquie | October 14, 2009 at 8:17 pm
i love the story behind your quilt, peg. isn’t that one of the best reasons to blog. i don’t have any friends who quilt…this online community are my quilting friends. great quilt!
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Sara | November 5, 2009 at 3:42 pm
This is a super cool quilt! I am the same way with my scraps…and I need to make something to use them up! Thanks for sharing!
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Casey | November 18, 2009 at 11:53 am
It’s lovely. I love the colors
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Vicki | December 29, 2009 at 10:58 pm
beautiful. I’d love to make one like it someday too.
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