Friday, October 9, 2009

Blogger's Quilt Festival

I am participating in Park City Girl's Blogger's Quilt Festival - an online Quilt Festival being held from October 9th - 16th.

I have had a hard time choosing one of my favourite quilts but have decided to include Claire's Gelati Stars.  This quilt was pieced by my customer Penny a few years ago for her daughter Claire.  It is a gorgeous quilt with stars in soft colours set with hexagons in a cream fabric.  I particularly like how the pink stars draw your eye in.  Penny machine pieced her quilt with a class by Kathryn George at Calico & Chintz.  Please contact Kathryn directly if you are interested in this pattern at calicoandchintz@bigpond.com.




Penny gave me permission to quilt as desired - I quilted all the stars with line-dancing swirls and quilted feathers in each of the setting hexagons.




Here is a close-up of one of my favourite pink stars:-




Some of the quilting in this quilt is quite dense which, as a machine quilter, I reall love although it is not to everyone's taste.  I discovered this when this quilt was exhibited in the Australian Machine Quilter's Exhibition in 2007 when I overheard someone say "and this quilt has been quilted to death".  It did teach me to be careful about what you say at an exhibition as the person who made the quilt may not be too far away.

I hope you have enjoyed Claire's Gelati Stars - I certainly enjoyed quilting it!  I hope you enjoy the Blogger's Quilt Festival.



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105 comments:

  1. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeOctober 9, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! I love how you have chosen to quilt the hexagons in between the stars. Freemotion quilt is hard, but you make it look like it is a breeze. Amazing!!

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  2. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenOctober 9, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful quilt - both the piecing and the quilting!

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  3. LucyOctober 9, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    WOW amazing quilting.

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  4. LeslyOctober 9, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Love the colours on here - plus I adore densely quilted pieces, and yours is perfect!

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  5. ShawnOctober 9, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    So beautiful!

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  6. RhondiOctober 9, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    What lovely soft colors. The quilting really enhances it too!
    Happy quilting, Rhondi

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  7. Anne at Film and ThreadOctober 9, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! I love seeing quilts with that kind of detail in the quilting. It's a real inspiration.

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  8. Katie BOctober 9, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Beautiful!

    P.S. I love your header.

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  9. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    I love dense quilting! What a beautiful quilt. Your customer made very nice color choices and I love the detail you put into the quilting of each piece.

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  10. SusanOctober 10, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    You're so right about watching what you say at quilt shows! I was at one last weekend and talking about a quilt (thankfully I was saying something nice) and the maker overheard and came over to thank me for the kind commments.

    Your quilt is beautiful and I don't think it's quilted to death at all!

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  11. silversmithOctober 10, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    i find the quilting beautiful. art is in the eye of the beholder and if you like it and penny likes it, then that's all that matters.

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  12. Victoria Findlay WolfeOctober 10, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Hot diggity dog! that's some nice quilting!!! gorgeous!

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  13. KayOctober 10, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    This is beautiful, and the quilting is perfect for this quilt. Without the dense quilting, it would be a bit flat.

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  14. tirane93October 10, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    i think it's breathtaking! the quilting isn't overdone at all.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    Beautifully quilted - and a lovely design too!!

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  16. MaritOctober 10, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    Pretty quilt and gorgeous quilting! Thank you for sharing.

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  17. Kaye PrinceOctober 10, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    Wow, your quilting skills have me in awe! I'm pretty new to quilting, and have not tried anything like that, but you're inspiring me to give it a shot.

    Isn't Amy so great for hosting the Festival? I posted two of my quilts too.

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  18. Little Island QuiltingOctober 10, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Well if that is what 'quilted to death' looks like I'm loving it!

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  19. KelliOctober 10, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    Wow! The quilting is so beautiful!

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  20. CathyOctober 10, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    I love the way you quilted it -what a fantastic job!

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  21. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 10, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Your quilting is absolutely amazing! Love the quilt too!

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  22. Tami @ Lemon Tree TalesOctober 10, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Gorgeous quilting ... it really makes the stars pop. And no, I don't think it's quilted to death either. Cheers!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Love it!

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  24. Lisa at Sun NaturalsOctober 10, 2009 at 4:01 AM

    Hello from the USA :-)
    I just found you from the quilt festival and had to tell you I love your quilt; I have a thing for hexagons :-)
    Lisa

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  25. Sunflower DesignOctober 10, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    Beautiful quilt... amazing quilting. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Uniquely Yours CreationsOctober 10, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Gorgeous! I don't think it was
    "quilted to death" The quilting
    works with the pattern. Very well done
    I might add!

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  27. MomOctober 10, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    It's gorgeous quilting. Do you freehand it or do you have a programmable machine?

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  28. myBearpawOctober 10, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Your machine quilting is the best I have ever seen - amazing!

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  29. stitchinpennyOctober 10, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    The quilting is stunning and such a wonderful complement to the piecing

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  30. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    It is a very beautiful quilt! I like your quilting motif.

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  31. AimeeOctober 10, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Oh, this is beautiful! I especially love the name!

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  32. ArianeOctober 10, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Wow!! I love this quilt. I'm making one like this, but I'm hand piecing it. Who knows when it will be done. I love the quilting. It's wonderful.

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  33. CatherineOctober 10, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    Beautiful soft colours and the quilting is just stunning!

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  34. ZonnahOctober 10, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    It is beautiful!

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  35. Granny LynOctober 10, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    what a beauuty! I happen to LOVE the quilting!

    thanks for sharing!

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  36. One Flew OverOctober 10, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    What a sensational entry! Gorgeous!!

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  37. craftytammieOctober 10, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    that is stunning. I love the quilting! sorry you had to hear someone say that about it!

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  38. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    It is absolutely stunning! Thanks for the eye candy!

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  39. Behind My Picket FenceOctober 10, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Oh my. There are quilts and then there are QUILTS! That is one awesome quilt and girl, your machine quilting is outta this world. Thanks for sharing!

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  40. Stephanie HughesOctober 10, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt. Thanks to Park City Girl, we are finding inspiration from many others! Love your blog too! This one looks like it is quilted with a long arm, I WANT ONE!!! Thanks for sharing, Stephanie

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  41. SaraOctober 10, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Very pretty quilt. I like the soft colors.

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  42. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Such soft, lovely colors and the quilting just enhancing the designs...great job!

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  43. HelenOctober 10, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Wow! The quilting is amazing, lovely job. :)

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  44. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsOctober 10, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I love the feather quilting in the setting hexagon. You are a master quilter.

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  45. Marianne PennerOctober 10, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful quilt. Both the piecing and quilting are absolutely amazing!

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  46. imquilternityOctober 10, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    It's a stunning quilt with stunning quilting!

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  47. TammyOctober 10, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    The quilting is so intricate and amazing! I love the pink stars, too!

    Thanks for sharing :-)

    Blessings,
    Tammy ~@~

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  48. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Wow, your quilting is amazing! I love it.
    -Jaclyn

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  49. LeslieOctober 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    this is beautiful and amazing and just fantastic...your quilting made my jaw drop. it is gorgeous...perfect

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  50. Terri StegmillerOctober 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Lovely pattern, colors and fabulous quilting.

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  51. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Pretty! Your quilting is exquisite!

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  52. tooznieOctober 10, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Wow, Amazing quilting!

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  53. EmmaOctober 10, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Wow, your quilting is stunning!

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  54. Carol at SerendipityOctober 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I would say that the quilting is perfect. You could quilt for me any time! Thank you for stopping by.

    Carol

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  55. Martha WolfeOctober 10, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". You did a wonderful job and I love your quilting!

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  56. Rene'October 10, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Stunning quilt. Such detail in the quilting. I love it!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  57. QuiltSueOctober 10, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    That's a beautiful quilt, but the quilting is just awesome. Thanks for showing it to us.

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  58. Jean October 10, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Your quilting is wonderful...sounds like the lady at the quilt show might've just been a teeny bit envious....I would love to be able to quilt that well.

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  59. TonyaOctober 10, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    The quilt is amazing. You really brought the best out of already beautiful piece.

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  60. Carrie P.October 11, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    Wow! this quilt is just amazing. The quilting is awesome. Love it all.

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  61. Anita Heady Fiber Arts, LLCOctober 11, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Oooh, your quilt and quilting are lovely!

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  62. JaneOctober 11, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Your quilt has been "quilted to life" not death. I absolutely LOVE the intricacy of it all. You should be so proud!!

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  63. VivianOctober 11, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    Jane (above) reflects my thoughts precisely. It's a beautiful quilt, and the quilting helps make it so. Thanks for sharing the quilt & your story.

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  64. LuAnn KessiOctober 11, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Lovely quilt...the quilting enhances is beautifully.
    LuAnn in Oregon
    http://luannkessi.blogspot.com/

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  65. Two Dogs and a QuiltOctober 11, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    That is some of the most beautiful quilting I've seen.

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  66. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I agree with Jane above, - it has absolutely not been "quilted to death", - it is beautiful!

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  67. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsOctober 11, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Your quilting is incredible and really makes this gorgeous quilt. Thanks for sharing this one xo

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  68. JocelynOctober 11, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Oh wow the quilting is awesome!

    Jocelyn
    http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/

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  69. Jodi NelsonOctober 11, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    What a fabulous quilt. I LOVE the quilting! But I like digging around in cemeteries too. ;o) ooxx

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  70. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    This is a soft and sweet quilt. Your quilting is excellent. : ) It's just stunning!!!

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  71. ParisMaddyOctober 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Soft, delicate and beautiful work.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  72. TrishaOctober 11, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Wow, your quilting is exquisite!

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  73. Busy Little QuilterOctober 11, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    It's beautiful. I love the quilting!

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  74. CindyOctober 11, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Simply stunning - both the piecing and the quilting are lovely.

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  75. SarahOctober 11, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, I'm so happy you shared this quilt. It is lovely with soft colors and wonderful quilt details. ~ Sarah

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  76. ReneeOctober 11, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    oh wow - that is some of the most beautiful quilting! It is just exquisite!

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  77. MiriOctober 11, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful quilt and I love the quilting! Overhearing at quilt shows is both fun and dangerous! :)

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  78. Lynn DykstraOctober 11, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    just amazing

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  79. Paula, the quilterOctober 12, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    I love how the feather quilting in the hexagons make them resemble a fan-shaped sea shell. Absolutely lovely.

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  80. jlkOctober 12, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    That's a very funny story about the quilt show! I think the quilting on it is great :)

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  81. wishes, true and kindOctober 12, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    The quilt and colors and beautiful, and the machine quilting is absolute perfection. I LOVE dense quilting, and I think you did a wonderful job on this one! Thanks for sharing it!

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  82. ARTwendy ...October 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    I am awe struck with your quilting skills!
    So amazing!
    You are super talented!
    Thankyou for sharing these gems with us all!
    Cheers

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  83. My name is RietOctober 12, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    THat is a beautiful quilt and beautifully quilted too. Love the soft colours. Thank you for visiting.
    Have a nice day

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  84. RebekahOctober 13, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the soft color palette and the lovely colors in this.

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  85. KristinOctober 13, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Your quilt is stunning!

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  86. ale balanzarioOctober 13, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful quilt, love the soft color, perfect for a young girl. :)

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  87. TraceyOctober 13, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Lovely quilt. Your quilting really enhanced it too - certainly not quilted to death To my mind!

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  88. DollyOctober 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Oh, this is just beautiful.
    I HAVE seen quilts that I felt were over-quilted, with tiny stippling that did nothing but stiffen the quilt, but this is certainly not one that I would think that about.
    Your quilting is shape specific, and definitely adds an extra dimension of beauty to the finished object.
    Congratulations on a most beautiful job.......you AND the lady who pieced this quilt.

    P.S. I used to love to hang around my quilt at a big show, hoping to overhear praise.......that wasn't always the case, and it taught me a good lesson there too !

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  89. SisterlyLoveOctober 13, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Oh dear! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the quilting. It is NOT quilted to death! It is so amazingly beautiful. Lovely work...

    Genevieve

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  90. hennyOctober 13, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Oh...amazing quilting.
    can't tell no more, just beautiful !!

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  91. dqOctober 14, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Your quilting is very beautiful -- great entry!

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  92. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Wow! Your quilting is amazing! I love the stars - thank you for sharing!

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  93. SuzanneOctober 14, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Wow! beautiful quilt. You did an amazing job on the quilting!

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  94. KateOctober 15, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I so admire your machine quilting. I've been a long time "stippler" which is also freehand but I haven't yet ventured beyond that.....yet! Thanks for sharing this one.....absolutely stunning!! I love the soft pallet of colors and the dense quilting design. Great job!

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  95. UnknownOctober 15, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    The quilt is gorgeous and I too enjoy the way the pink is placed in the quilt; the quilting is really beautiful! that really adds the quilt design...wonderful job!
    hugz, Pam

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  96. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Wow! What fantastic quilting. A very pretty quilt made amazingly beautiful by your quilting. It has not been quilted to death, it has been quilted to life.

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  97. mjbOctober 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Your quilting design is so beautiful! Such great skill.

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  98. DebbieOctober 15, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    I'm a hexagon junkie, Karen, and I just love what you did with the quilting in those hexagons!

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  99. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Quilted to death - not! It's gorgeous and is yet another testament to me what a longarm machine quilter can do beyond basic stippling and meandering. I love it!!

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  100. ThearicaOctober 16, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! And I love to do custom work as well...:)

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  101. MollyOctober 16, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    The colors and pattern of this are perfect, as is your quilting! Gorgeous! It makes the quilt come alive! :)

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  102. Thistle Cove FarmOctober 16, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    An incredibly beautiful and well made quilt; very impressive.

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  103. PattyOctober 17, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful. The quilting is wonderful too.

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  104. ThimbleannaOctober 17, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Boy, you've done a beautiful job on the quilting -- thanks for sharing this quilt!

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  105. MiriamOctober 20, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Dang, I missed the deadline - I ran across the bloggers quilt festival last spring, but didn't know it was going on this fall as well! Well, at least I can still look at all the fun quilts everyone else posted. Yours is beautiful!

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