Friday, October 28, 2011

Bloggers' Quilt Festival Fall 2011



It's Bloggers' Quilt Festival time again and I would like to welcome you to my blog if you are not a regular reader.  My blog is mainly eye candy of quilts that my clients bring to me to longarm quilt plus I manage to find time to make a few of my own.  This time I thought I would go back in time and share with you a quilt I did in 2004.  Long before I purchase my longarm I spent a lot of quality time with my Janome 6500 and even wore out a few part on the machine and me! Hence the purchase of the longarm.


  This is Celtic applique wall hanging  from the book Celtic Quilts by Beth Ann Williams.  I was addicted to Celtic applique at that time and made quite a few wall hangings using this technique. Then I was asked to teach this method at our local fabric shop, my first time teaching!  I couldn't believe I said yes, the thought of teaching a class scared me I too death but I was so glad I did it and I gained so much confidence through that experience.


 I think I would quilt this quilt a bit differently now, like quilt a design in the borders, can't imagine leaving them unquilted now :)   But that is part of growing as a quilter, learning new skills and approaching each quilt with those new found ideas.

That's also what I love about quilting, the design possibilities are endless. There is so many techniques and designs to try and I want to try them ALL!!


Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the festival!
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30 comments:

  1. CountryBelleOctober 28, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    That design is sooo pretty! Looks really difficult too. (from my beginner eyes) Visiting from the Quilt Festival

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  2. ElaineOctober 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    This is beautiful. I love celtic work and have done a bit of it, but want to do more. I really like your color choices.

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  3. Ullan tilkutOctober 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Hi! This quilt is also so wonderful! Congratulations!!! :)
    Yours, Ulla

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  4. Borderline QuilterOctober 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Well, what can I say...of course I love it....please let me know how you would quilt it now?

    Best Wishes
    Kay in Scotland

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  5. EditfoltOctober 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Greetins for Hungary. I love these quilts!!! You are so fantastic quilter! The colors are wonderful! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world! :)

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  6. KathyOctober 28, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    It is a pretty quilt and has a very involved pattern! It must have been challenging to make.

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  7. Linda at Roscoe's MaOctober 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    This Celtic design quilt is just amazing! Thanks for sharing it. Wow.

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  8. SusanOctober 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I have always been drawn to Celtic design quilts. You did a great job!

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  9. RachaeldaisyOctober 29, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    This striking quilt really grabbed my attention. It's beautiful!!

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  10. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Very striking - something I have not tried. And thank you for sharing the story behind it. Beautiful quilt!

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  11. Apple Avenue QuiltsOctober 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful quilt. The design is lovely and I think your quilt is wonderful.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful Kathy! It was a reminder to me that I haven't finished mine! G

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  13. JaneOctober 29, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love your quilt! Photographing it on the rock was perfect.

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  14. Deborah OHareOctober 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I love the combination of blue and brown. The design is stunning.

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  15. EileenOctober 29, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    That is just beautiful. Love the colors in that beautiful design! And i like how you quilted it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  16. ale balanzarioOctober 29, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Great quilt, love the design and very well done!!

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  17. Kit LangOctober 29, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    This is beautiful! and beautiful photography too. :)

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  18. Sarcastic QuilterOctober 29, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    It's beautiful and I think the echo quilting is perfect as is. For me, these celtic appliques sometimes get lost with different kind of quilting.

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  19. judithOctober 30, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    This is very nice and you did well then, you must be very very good today, as you said we do grow in our skills.

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  20. KarenOctober 30, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I love this design. You have made it beautifully. I like it just the way it is.

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  21. CarlaOctober 30, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Wow this is amazing! Such attention to detail and I think the quilting looks perfect! But totally understand about changing things.

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  22. Martine KucielOctober 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    avant d'activer la traduction je me suis dit ce quilt est bien différent de ceux que vous présentez d'habitude, il est très réussi et très harmonieux
    félicitations

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  23. Lyanna L.October 31, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I like the quilting as it is in this project - great job! =)

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  24. Kristen KingOctober 31, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! :)

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  25. MaryNovember 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    My goodness! What a gorgeous quilt - beautifully executed! I am loving your blog and the wonderful pictures of the natural beauty where you live. Your quilting is amazing!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Wow--that's fabulous! I love the colours you chose, and the top photograph of the quilt is showstopping. Celtic interlace is a technique on my list to attempt, but I must (must! must!) finish several quilts before I try anything new!

    Hazle

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  27. Lisa at Sun NaturalsNovember 3, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful...trying celtic work is on my very long todo list :-)

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  28. StaciNovember 3, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    This is simply stunning! Thanks for sharing it.

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  29. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    This is such a beautiful quilt, Kathy :-)
    I share you attitude of wanting to try all techniques, but I fear there will not be enough time ;-) I have still not tried real Celtic applique, but want to even more after seeing your quilt.

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  30. MarthaNovember 18, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    This quilt is stunning...you are so blessed to be able to do something you enjoy so much. Thank you for sharing.

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