Saturday, October 10, 2009

Online Quilt Festival

I hope everyone enjoyed the slideshow from my quilt group's current exhibit. For those of us who live far away from the big shows, the Bloggers' Quilt Festival organized by Park City Girl is a great alternative! I participated in the first one last April, but soon after, I finished this quilt, which might be my favorite quilt that I've made to date! It's made with Finnish Marimekko fabrics and white Kona cotton. Here's the original post. Don't forget to visit all the other bloggers participating in this great event and enjoy!

48 comments:

Gina said...

love the quilt

Love and hugs Gina xxx

dutchcomfort said...

I always love quilts with lots of white and I’m a huge lover of Marimekko fabrics, so this quilt speaks to me! Gorgeous!

Janet said...

I love this quilt and the way that the white areas in the fabrics work.

Anne at Film and Thread said...

Clean, bold, and graphic. It's stunning!

Mom said...

I love the fabrics in this one! What I'd do to get my hands on those fabrics!! (didn't have enough sense when I was traveling for Metso years ago and visited Scandanavia often)
margaret
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

sibylle said...

another fan of white ;) Stunning quilt!

Quilts on Bastings said...

I love it - beautiful fabrics surrounded by fresh white fabrics!

Carol at Serendipity said...

Beautiful fabric and a beautiful quilt.

Carol

Katrin said...

Great colours! They are so clear on the white!

Nat Palaskas said...

Gorgeous quilt and such happy colours. Enjoy the festival - hugs Natima

Brenda said...

in my opinion, you win the best use of colour and fabric award of the festival. Great quilt!

Vicki W said...

If I can find some of those fabrics at the quilt festival in Houston I am going to get them to add to the ones you sent me and make this quilt. I love it!

Karen said...

It is a very interesting quilt. The fabrics are what give it such pizazz!

Kaye Prince said...

I love the simplicity of the design, and the fabrics just make it pop! You did a beautiful job!

The Cozy Quilter said...

A great way to showcase those fabrics!

Unknown said...

Jen, this is simply stunning! Congrats on such a well done work of art.

Martha Wolfe said...

Love Marimekko fabrics and you have showcased them in a fun and beautiful way......lucky bride and groom!

Zonnah said...

It is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love this quilt! My favorites are the fabrics with the large graphic designs and white background that just 'float' on the quilt. Great.
-Jaclyn

Marit said...

So fresh and cheerful - what a beautiful quilt!!! I also happen to love Marimekko, one of many great finnish design classics. Thank you for sharing!

Kieny The Dutchlady said...

That's a great quilt, I love the colours!

julieQ said...

Your quilt is beautiful!!

qusic said...

what a great idea to show off those marimekko beauties, I love especially how the strawberries pop out!

Kristin said...

Wonderful Quilt! So unique.

Lucy said...

very lovely quilt. i love the colours and the fabrics you used. thanks for sharing it.

AnnieO said...

Fun and quirky and bright, love it! Thanks for sharing your quilt's story from Finland. I had Finnish neighbors growing up who I loved dearly and still miss.

Melanie said...

I love your quilt. So bright and happy!

Marie said...

I love the quilt I love the white it is so dramatic. Great Job

Anonymous said...

love it

floribunda said...

oh, I still love this one!

Ann Ferguson said...

This quilt is so crisp and vivid. Love the style too! Thanks, Ann.

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Rebekah said...

Beautiful quilt! What a great way to showcase marimekko fabric.

Lovely job!

Kerri said...

so bright and cheery! love it!

ChickieChirps said...

Beautiful! Great fabric!

ARTwendy ... said...

Wonderful fresh look!
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers

Doris said...

What agreat way to show off your Marimekko's!

jovaliquilts said...

Really an wonderful quilt -- fresh, lively, crisp looking. I've always loved marimekko.

Deborah said...

Beautiful! I love the cheerfulness and movement.

Nines said...

I do believe the consensus is... we LOVE this quilt! Great job.

Robin said...

This is a gorgeous quilt!!! The bright colors, the simple but fabulous design (just perfect for showcasing them), and the quilting are just stunning. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

NiCoLe said...

What a beautiful quilt! I love the bright colours against the simplicity of the white. Nice job!

Kimberly Tripp said...

I love those big prints! what a beautiful quilt!

Hedy King said...

The absolute beauty of simplicity. Bravo!!!

Lynda said...

Love the bright fabrics surrounded with white. Every time I make a quilt I think it is my "favorite". Sometimes it is very hard to give them away.

sewkalico said...

Wow wow Wow!!! Let me know if you ever want to swap Marimekko fabrics for Anfrican or 'English'!

Sew Flippin Cool said...

Hi,

I just wanted to say how great your quilt is and let you know I've posted it as one of my favorites from the Park City Girl Quilt Festival. http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/park-city-girl-quilt-roundup-pt-2/

Thanks,
Emily
The Handmade Experiment
http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

Cute quilt! love how the bog patterns cut down seem so abstract... nice job! I found you on flickr. woudl ike to see more of your free pieced stuff! ;-)