Friday, October 28, 2011

Blogger’s Quilt Festival

Wow can’t believe it is time for another Blogger’s Quilt Festival.  Didn’t we just do one a month ago???….no it was in May…time flies doesn’t it?
I am featuring one of my last quilts I managed to finish. I think all quilts are special but this one has it’s own story.
I have a dear friend that  has always been fit, runs marathons, in triathlons, does sports of all kinds.  The kind of person I have envied most of my life, (I have never been athletic). So back in March I asked her if she would like to barter.  If she could get me on the path of fitness I would make her a quilt.  (I have made her kids all a quilt) She was delighted with this bargain.  So off she went to think of work-out routines and fitness circuits for me and I was off of thinking about patterns for her.  She knew the fabric she wanted hers made out of, which made it even easier for me.
I did really well this spring and summer doing my circuits twice a week and walking like crazy.  My longest walk was 10km.  I was feeling good and beginning to see the difference.  I didn’t loose a pound which was not my goal, but rather to have better endurance.  Although getting fitter is not over, (and i have fallen off the band wagon lately). Her quilt is completed and I just love it and more importantly so does she. I used a combination of patterns and my own spin on patterns. I stippled the top and free motioned loopy daisies in the white border.
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To view more quilts visit Amy’s Creative Side for the Blogger’s Festival of Quilts. Tons of great quilts to view and lots of giveaways and prizes too. 
Hey why don’t you follow me too!  Once I get up to 100 followers I will have a surprise for you!
Until then enjoy your weekend viewing all these fabulous quilts.
Happy Stitching!
Lee
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22 comments:

  1. Denise :)October 28, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Lee, the quilting on this quilt is lovely -- it's really a lovely work! I've got my fall topper out -- the one I received from you in the swap last year! I'll be a follower -- return the favor? :)

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  2. ValentinaOctober 28, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Lee, what a beautiful quilt and what a smart swap! I hope you continue your program. And I have to say: this is inspiring me to re-hook my pedometer on my sleeve and get moving! if only stitches counted as steps! :)
    Enjoy the Festival!
    Valentina from Cyprus
    :)

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  3. trishOctober 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Your quilt is so pretty!!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love your stars!
    Margaret
    msolomo1@Maine.rr.com
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  5. dutch sistersOctober 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    That's a beautiful star quilt you are showing there! have a lovely weekend!

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  6. Stitched With PrayerOctober 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    WOW!!! I love your quilt! It is absolutely gorgeous. The colors take my breath away. Thanks for sharing. Hugs...

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  7. LonciOctober 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    This quilt is fantastic, congratulations:)

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  8. JanetOctober 28, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful quilt and what a great trade....I wonder who I could get to do that with me.....

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  9. PeggyOctober 29, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous - perfect festival entry

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  10. Abby LatimerOctober 30, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I love what you've done with this! Looks like Plan C from Miss Rosie along with some pinwheels and a few changes. I love it! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Kit LangOctober 30, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Lovely quilt, tbhanks for sharing. :)

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  12. EileenOctober 30, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Oooh, that fabric is beautiful and what a great layout. Your loopy daisies are wonderful. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. I hope you get 100 followers...i'm now one, too

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  13. KarenOctober 31, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    This is a lovely quilt. Great fabrics. I like the design you came up with. Lovely work with the quilting, too!

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  14. Lyanna L.October 31, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I like the daisy quilting effect. Also good job with all your walking and circuit training =)

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  15. Julie FukudaNovember 1, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    That is a wonderful choice of fabric. I like the way it all goes together. Lucky friend!

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  16. Sarcastic QuilterNovember 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    That's a great story of this quilt and it's creation. It's very pretty and what a good motivation for finishing it and being healthier! :)

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  17. KatieNovember 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Your friend piced beautiful fabrics in beautiful colors and you made her an even more beautiful quilt. And I love that you were able to barter using your quilting skills.

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  18. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    An inspiring story! Your quilt is very pretty,thank you for sharing!

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  19. RebeccaNovember 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! And I love the fabric choice. Isn't bartering great?!

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  20. SherryNovember 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    What a special, beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. straythreadsNovember 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    great swap!!! love the colors
    ann
    http://straythreads-straythreads.blogspot.com/

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  22. MarthaNovember 21, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    What a stunning quilt..thanks for sharing it and the story with us.

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