Friday, October 9, 2009

Blogger's Quilt Festival

I was so excited about this and then almost forgot!

Since we should probably all have started our Christmas sewing by now (yeah right!), I thought I'd share my Christmas quilt.

I made this last year with leftover fabric from strippy runners I'd made to sell at a friend's studio sale.
I had been wanting to make a zig zag quilt for a while and Christmas was right around the corner.
Christmas Zig Zag Quilt
I love this quilt and can (almost) not wait to take it out of the closet.
Christmas Zig Zag Quilt back
If you'd like to have a look at other lovely quilts or enter the Festival yourself, just pop in over here.

68 comments:

  1. ZonnahOctober 9, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Very pretty!

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  2. byneedleandthreadOctober 9, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I love it too! I would keep it out year round!

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  3. Kaye PrinceOctober 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    So pretty! I've been wanting to try a zigzag quilt for awhile, and you may have inspired me to do just that! I love the back too, you should definitely keep it out year round.

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  4. Kaye PrinceOctober 9, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    P.S. I'm now following your blog - you're very talented!

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  5. jodieOctober 9, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Lovely! I don't think it is toooooo Christmasy, you could use it year round.

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  6. ThimbleannaOctober 9, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    OhMyGosh! Is that ever FABULOUS!!!

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  7. JennyOctober 9, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    each side of your quilt is just wonderful. Id be excited to get that out again too!!

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  8. ShariOctober 9, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    This is so eye-catching and lovely - perfect for a hot Christmas Down Under!

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  9. TerriawOctober 9, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    It's gorgeous! Makes me want to make one just like it! I really love the white zig-zag in between each print. Makes it feel like ribbons in a field of snow. I also love red for the binding.

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  10. Sarah - Red GinghamOctober 9, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    I love it, love it, love it!!! The pretty fresh colours are a nice change for Christmas. Lovely design on both side too. I'd struggle to put it away after Christmas if it were mine.

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  11. em's scrapbagOctober 9, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Very festive! Love your pieced back!

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  12. nanannOctober 9, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    So refreshing!

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  13. JocelynOctober 9, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Oh wow this turned out so beautiful. Love the fabrics.

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  14. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeOctober 9, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    I love zig zag quilts,and your Christmas version is just lovely! Great pieced back as well! Before you know it you will be able to take it out of your closet!!

    Rita

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  15. Amanda JeanOctober 9, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    hey, i remember that one. i love both sides of it. and you will be pulling that one out before you know it! we are supposed to get SNOW (ha, i just typed snot accidentally!!!) this weekend. brrrrrrrrr. (my word verification is coping. oh, the irony.)

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  16. Anne at Film and ThreadOctober 9, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    That is really beautiful and the colors are so fresh looking. I'd have a hard time putting it away after Christmas.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    So pretty! And a wonderful alternative to traditonal Christmas fare. :)

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  18. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    I would have a hard time putting that lovely quilt away!

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  19. AudrieOctober 9, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    That's so beautiful! The colours are magnificent against the white, and the zig zags are so cute! The back is so lovely... loving it almost as much as the front!

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  20. AndiOctober 9, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    The back is as gorgeous as the front.
    2 quilts in 1!!!
    Andi :-)

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  21. LisaOctober 9, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    OMG! I love your Zig Zag quilt, it is absolutely adorable! I have Christmas fabric i bought last year and have no clue what to do with it...what a great idea...and your back is fabulous!!!

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  22. LetterpressOctober 9, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Now you've done it. You've gone and gotten this Southern Californian in the mood for Christmas. I hate to rush the season because fall is the time of our perfect weather. But when I saw your lovely quilt, I knew I had to start thinking ahead. . . and quickly.

    Thanks for your post.

    --ELIZABETH E, #115

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  23. EmmaOctober 9, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    What a beautiful Christmas quilt! It would be just as at home (although admittedly not as necessary) in the summer heat we have at Christmas as it is in the snow you have!

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  24. MarciaOctober 9, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    oh! I see why....it's beautiful and cheerful.

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  25. SherriOctober 9, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I love your zigzag quilt...I think I'd be keeping it out year round!

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  26. Marianne PennerOctober 9, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    I've seen this in the zig zag flckr pool. I absolutely love it, as a matter of fact it was the inspiration for the zigzag quilt I have pieced but have not had time to quilt yet. Love, love, love it!

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  27. RobinOctober 10, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    What is it about zig-zag quilts? They are so awesome! I love the fabrics you used in this one. Gorgeous, Anina!

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  28. DebbieOctober 10, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    This quilt is so fresh and clean looking. It reminds of of Better Homes and Gardens. Love the zig-zag!

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  29. dutchcomfortOctober 10, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    OMG, a Christmas zig-zag quilt. Adorable Anina! And the backing is so pretty. Don’t you love to have two quilts in one!?

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  30. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    beautiful! Suzie xxx

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  31. DeeOctober 10, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Another, lovely, beautiful, cozy, amazing and happy quilt from you! Thanks for sharing this one with us!

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  32. SandyQuiltsOctober 10, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Oh my gosh it's too beautiful. I never use white in my quilts ... I've just changed my mind. thanks.

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  33. NancyOctober 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I love this zigzag quilt. I love your book list too... you must love to read like I love to read! Is there anywhere that you review the books that you've read?

    Thanks,
    Nancy

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  34. SewCalGalOctober 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Beautiful. I love the bright colors on the white background. Great design, great colors, great fabrics, great quilting. Love it.

    thanks for sharing.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  35. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 10, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    This quilt is just lovely and festive at the same time. The zig zag is perfect for those fabrics and THE BACK is amazing. Great quilt to choose for the festival Anina!!

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  36. Quilts on BastingsOctober 11, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    After making a zig-zag quilt recently I just love them. I love your version - it has such a fresh look with the beautiful prints and white fabrics.

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  37. JanetOctober 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Love the zigs and the zags! I'd love to make one some day!

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  38. MelindaOctober 11, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Nice quilt - I love how the white makes the prints sparkle! I guess I have to add a zigzag quilt to my list of quilts to make.

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  39. RebekahOctober 12, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    This is striking! I love the zig zags

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  40. Katie BOctober 12, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I love this quilt! It's so cheerful. I think I'd have a hard time putting this up after Christmas!

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  41. ChickieChirpsOctober 13, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I love the fabrics you have used. It's really pretty. The pieced back is lovely too.

    Arabella

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  42. DeborahOctober 13, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    love your cheerful quilt! nice colors and pattern

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  43. qusicOctober 13, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    I just got my second copy of Denyse Schmidt's quilt book and chose to do her zigzag quilt and now I look at yours, it is very modern xmas, lovely and cheery!

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  44. CarolOctober 13, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Front and back are totally gorgeous.

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  45. PamelaOctober 13, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    I love this quilt. So wonderful. The snow behind the quilt..is a beautiful setting.

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  46. Martine KucielOctober 14, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    très frais ces vert et rose magnifique

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  47. Rene'October 14, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Really lovely quilt. Love the white with the bright colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  48. MarikaOctober 14, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Very beautiful cik cak quilt !!

    Marika

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  49. sallgoodOctober 14, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Adorable!

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  50. AnnieOOctober 14, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    I wouldn't have guessed it was a Christmas quilt at first glance, but it is bright, fun, and makes you smile. Hmm, sounds like a holiday! I'd have a hard time picking which side to have "up". Thanks for sharing your quilt's story.

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  51. 2miracles/ToveOctober 15, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Ok I have looks at this quilt several times now I keep coming back to your site. By differents ways, its amazing I guess I'm ment to pay better attention. Very nice quilt.

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  52. VickiOctober 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Gorgeous, Anina!

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  53. SewCalGalOctober 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I love your quilt. Delightful colors & fabrics.

    Thanks for sharing and for participating in the Bloggers Quilt Festival.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  54. jacquieOctober 15, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    now that's a christmas quilt!

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  55. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Beautiful! I love the fresh, bright colors!

    Bari

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  56. LisaOctober 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    It looks so wintry crisp! Very pretty!

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  57. LeslieOctober 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    this is amazing...i love love zig zag quilts

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  58. QuiltSueOctober 17, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    That is so pretty, and I love how the white shows off the colours.

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  59. duckyhouseOctober 19, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    I love your zigzag quilt, it is so pretty and inspiring :)

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  60. AngieOctober 20, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I love this. I'm in the mood for a Christmas quilt myself now. Unfortunately, I have too many Christmas gifts to make.

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  61. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsOctober 22, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    take it out!!! its too beautiful to keep put away!

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  62. CaseyOctober 23, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    This is very christmassy

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  63. Karen GentschOctober 23, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    I love that fabric. That is beautiful. I love what you do with the backs of your quilts.

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  64. SaraOctober 23, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I think I like the back as much as the front! Very neat!

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  65. ThearicaOctober 24, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Quilts shouldnt be in closets...They should be hung on the wall, lain over stair rails, draped over a chair or put on the bed...I love your Christmas quilt! Why only display it 8 weeks a year! Pull that baby out and drape it over a chair arm where everyone can appreciate it every day of the year..It is beautiful! :)

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  66. DianeOctober 29, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I love this! I have some non-traditional Christmas fabric I was about to get rid of, but seeing your quilt inspired me to think more about how to use it. Thanks!

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  67. Natalia from Piece N QuiltNovember 21, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Very cute! I LOVE those colors for Christmas!

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  68. ChristineMay 25, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I adore your quilt. I love the fact that its not a completely dark quilt like a lot of holiday quilts are. The white is refreshing and happy!

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