As I talked about earlier this week, I love brights and I love novelty fabrics and this one has a ton of them. I made the quilt in 2005 and it was shown at the NQA show in Columbus Ohio that summer. About a month after the show I got a letter from Klaudeen Hansen to ask if they could photograph it and include in in the 2006 Quilt Art Engagement Calendar. I was so flattered and immediately contacted her to say yes. They took a wonderful picture of this quilt and I was so excited when I saw it in the calendar.
This quilt is modeled on a antique quilt from the 1860's. A friend of mine was making a reproduction of this quilt using fabrics that were representative of that era and I admired the graphic quality of the quilt, but it wasn't my palette, so I did my version.
I love the princess feather center and all those log cabin blocks were foundation pieced - lots of papers to remove but very accurate. To put my own touch on this quilt I used a different novelty fabric in the center of each log cabin block.
There is a dragon which reminds me of my youngest son's fascination with these mythical creatures...
A horseshoe for good luck...
Tony the Tiger, a nod to my youth...
Of course, a polka dot chicken...
And not to be forgotten, ELVIS!
Enjoy all the entries in the Blogger's Quilt Festival, I know I will!
Happy stitching!
carol fun
Love it! Could have used a hot flash today while sitting through my boys baseball games in the cold, damp drizzle!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! I love the fun take on a traditional pattern.
ReplyDeleteNow that is one amazing quilt...it is fun and looks so difficult to do.
ReplyDeleteImpact...I'm glad you included the close-up pics to see the cute novelty prints, nice job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours!
ReplyDeletethis is a great quilt, Carol! I love how you used all these fabrics with special meaning, and love the title too :-)
ReplyDeletecongrats on it being featured in the calendar, it must have made you very happy and proud! you deserved it!
Kristina
www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com
What a fantastic quilt...I love all the surprises in it! Thank you so much for the close ups! What a treat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt and I love that you did different centers for each. The princess feathers center of the quilt is spectacular. It is a quilt worthy of all the tender loving care that you put into it. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous, beautiful quilt. I love all the vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt but I especially love all the fun elements you put in!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your quilt when I saw the photo of it and now that I read the story and saw the log cabin center blocks, I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the great Ruby Fat Quarter Bundle win!!
ReplyDeleteI love the I spy nature of the log cabin centers, the swirled center block is amazing and i love bright colors. If I were capable I would copy this quilt.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! I love it! I love the fun and the energy, the joy and happiness about it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteA great quilt! You even worked in the king...I love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt! Love all the fun centers in there, and your colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteE' molto, molto bella!
ReplyDeleteCiao
I love the center of this quilt. What was the name of the pattern? Nice how you made it your own with novelty fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a stunning quilt. So bright and vibrant. There is so much work involved and I do like your personal touches. Congrats on being in the calendar, too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That is one of the coolest quilt I've ever seen! I'm definitely a bright person too and this just makes my heart sing. Is there a pattern somewhere? Love it. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great day
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