Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Blogger's Quilt Festival Fall 2010


This is my most recent finish: A quilt for my 8yr old daughter that will be given to her for Christmas.  It is made with Heather Ross' Mendocino Line (and a few other prints thrown in for good measure).


 It's a simple design, with simple quilting, but I love that it really shows off the fabrics. 
We are big-time snugglers when it comes to TV and movies, so this will be super soft and cozy for my daughter to curl up in. 


I love to whip up mini versions of the kids quilts I make so the recipient can wrap up a favorite doll or stuffed animal in a "matching" quilt.  It's also a great way for me to use up the small odd sized/shaped scraps that accumulate after a project is finished.  I enjoy the challenge!  Here is my daughter's mini next to it's full size version .  It measures 15" by 19".
For me the process of quilting is about  a)creating something beautiful  b)giving a piece of myself to someone I love  c)learning new things and  d)preserving a place/time/event in life.  I enjoy every aspect of the process.


You can read more about this quilt Here.
Check out the rest of the beautiful Quilt Festival entries Here or on Flickr.

8 comments:

  1. Beautiful quilt! I love the Mendocino line. Someone is going to be very happy on Christmas!

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  2. I really like this one too. I LOVE the mini. I'm sure your daughter does too.

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  3. What a great idea to do the mini too! I bet both quilts go off to college someday with your daughter!

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  4. Very pretty. I have always adored Mendocino.

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  5. very pretty ... I like the matching mini quilt idea ... thanks for sharing both!

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  6. I love this pattern and I really want to try it soon. Your colors are really calm and soothing - just perfect for a snuggly quilt!

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  7. Really cool quilt. LOVE the mini one!!! So cute.

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  8. the colors of this quilt are so appealing. what a beautiful finish!

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