Friday, May 18, 2012

Bloggers Quilt Festival Spring 2012

Happy Friday!
 I am new to this blogging world and am so happy to be participating in Amy's
Bloggers Quilt Festival 2012!

Amy's Creative Side 

My submission is this Spiderweb quilt, it has been with me to three retreats spanning the last two years, has used up a massive amount of scraps, has become a fabric diary/keepsake and is probably my favorite quilt to date.
photo courtesy of Sue Tamcsin
The pattern is a modified version of Sarah Fielke's Maple Leaf Rag from her beautiful book,
Material Obsession two. The added border with the webs spilling out was an idea born from the want to quilt more webs into that space to add interest and a bit of asymmetry.
photo courtesy of Sue Tamcsin

I used some of my all time favorite fabrics but REALLY, I love this quilt because it has fabrics shared with me from some of the wonderful friends I have met along the way...you know who you are...wink.


Photo Courtesy of Sue Tamcsin
I quilted it with many many spider webs. I have heard that women used to quilt a web into their quilts for good luck and long life....at this rate I may live forever!
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All quilting was done freehand and with rulers, Einstein got a much needed snooze.
This quilt will always be one of my favorites. It truly represents who I am now as a quilter as well as where I am going. With a very strong foundation in traditional quilt making, spilling out into the more modern and contemporary themes and styles.

Thank you so much for stopping by and please check out all of the other amazing quilts featured in the festival, I am in awe of the talent in this community!!
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52 comments:

  1. Archie The Wonder DogMay 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Oh my goodness, it's amazing!!

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  2. Cindy SharpMay 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    This is a fantastic quilt!

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  3. Little Island QuiltingMay 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    The quilting in particular is on another level ( to the one I am on). ;-)

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  4. KateMay 18, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful! Love that you took the spider web blocks out into the border. The quilting is gorgeous and unique. So just, Wow squared!

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  5. KristaMay 18, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    So incredibly beautiful! I plan to roll around on this one when I come to visit in a couple of weeks! So glad you linked it up to the festival.

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  6. Geta GramaMay 18, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful quilt, the quilting is very interesting and adds so much to the quilt.

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  7. mleMay 18, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    This is really incredible! I LOVE the webs that spill into the border! Just gorgeous!

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  8. CharlotteMay 18, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    that is incredible! so so so beautiful!

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  9. Amy FriendMay 18, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    You already know how much I love this! Was it accepted? I hope so!

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    1. Krista WithersMay 18, 2012 at 1:08 PM

      It wasn't, but honestly it makes sense to me. I don't think this really falls into the "modern" category, I was sad at first but it really does make sense ;)

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  10. MarikaMay 18, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Quilting is very nice work :)

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  11. Jennie P.May 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    This is one of my favorite quilts ever! I would love to make something like that for myself!!! I love the dark background, the colors, the spider webs, the way the quilting mirrors the designs outside in the border and how some blocks are floating out in the border. Gosh, I love this quilt!! Well done!

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  12. MarieMay 18, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Love, love, love this! From the fabrics to the layout to the stitching, it is just SO interesting and lovely. You have done a fabulous job on it and I can see why it would be a favourite.

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  13. PattiMay 18, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Love that the fabric is treasured bits filled with memories, and of course the quilting is out of this world!

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  14. AlliMay 18, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    That's so beautiful! I love the way the pieced spiderwebs come out into the border, and your quilted spiderwebs are awesome!

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  15. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsMay 18, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I can't stop looking at the photos - what an absolutely stunning quilt! I love every little thing about it. Superb!

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  16. MariQuiltsMay 18, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Amazing quilt....the quilting is exquisite.

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  17. Jo AnnMay 18, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    My goodness that is one fantastic quilt! Your quilting is so amazing and the fabrics and linen are so fantastic!

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  18. CitricSugarMay 18, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I just finished a spiderweb but haven't posted it yet, and it's easily one of my favourites too! I love the background and how some are floating into the border...

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  19. CynthiaMay 18, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Fun quilt! Love the quilting!

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  20. AritaMay 18, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Love it.

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  21. Pile O FabricMay 18, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Your quilting is so perfect for the design! Awesome!

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  22. Quilts on BastingsMay 19, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Stunning quilt and inspirational quilting!

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  23. Sarah AshfordMay 19, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    This quilt is just stunning. I recognised it as from Material Obsession straight away (I love those books) and your own take on it is wonderful. You are so talented. To be treasured forever!

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  24. Lucy | Charm About YouMay 19, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    This is incredible!!! What a stunning quilt!

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  25. moiraMay 19, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    wow. I love that it spills into the border sash. the quilting is amazing. i'd accept this quilt!

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  26. LisaMay 19, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Oh my this is such a beautiful quilt! I love that it is a fabric diary for you. It's fun to look at scrappy quilts and remember the other quilts you've made. The quilting is amazing too! Great job.

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  27. MomMay 19, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    from one LA-er to another, your quilting is lovely!

    Check out my blog if you can...

    Margaret Gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  28. Teje KarjalainenMay 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Hi! Your quilt is just amazing! I love the colours, pattern and your quilting is fantastic! Piece of art! x Teje

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  29. PamMay 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    love love love your quilting...

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  30. felicityMay 19, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Krista, I hope we can see this in person in July! I love it. LOVE it.

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  31. FarahLinMay 19, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Hi, that is a labour of love, it's gorgeous! The dark background really brings the prints forward. Awesome work on the quilting too! Love it!

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  32. Anne / Springleaf StudiosMay 19, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    This just might be my favorite spider web quilt! I love your color choices and especially like how you composed the quilt by breaking into the borders. The quilting is beautiful.

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  33. JillMay 19, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    One of my favorite quilts ever. Seriously, this is so stunning.

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  34. DianeMay 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Stunning, and the quilting is really amazing!

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  35. EmmaMay 20, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    I love the quilting; it really makes the quilt.

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  36. Spontaneous ThreadsMay 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    really really beautiful, both the piecing and the quilting

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  37. CandaceMay 20, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    It's gorgeous. So Glad to be able to see it! Love your colors, and your quilting!

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  38. straythreadsMay 20, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    quilting is fabulous!!! gorgeous quilt
    Ann

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  39. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 20, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I love this quilt. I am inspired by so many quilts in the festival this year and yours is one of them for sure.

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  40. Fabric Warrior (aka Amie)May 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    This quilt is stunning. I love everything about it: the fabric, they layout, the quilting. You did such an amazing job!

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  41. Sarcastic QuilterMay 22, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Very pretty. I love how it was quilted, too!

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  42. PoppyprintMay 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Crazy amazing, you know I lust after this quilt!!

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  43. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    want it for the exhibit! L-O-V-E this quilt!

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  44. EileenMay 24, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    great quilt. love spiderwebs quilts and yours is just fantastic--love how you quilted it with extra webs. just great. thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  45. KathyMay 25, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Love it, love it! The quilting is amazing!

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  46. DianneMay 28, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I am not surprised that this is your all time fave Krista, it would be mine too. The quilt was beautiful and unique before you quilted it. Now it is A.MAZE.ING!!!! A treasure for the ages for sure.

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  47. sawsanMay 31, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    what a nice web, i found wonderfull project down. Thanks 4 sharing .
    Please check my blogs.

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  48. ConnieJune 14, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I have never seen a spider web quilt before. WOW!!! You are a true artist. Connie :)

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  49. Nifty QuiltsJuly 19, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    What a wonderful spin on Sarah Fielke's quilt! I LOVE your quilting too. I made a similar quilt recently, only I patterned mine after an old string quilt from Nancy Ray's collection in a Gwen Marston book. Don't think I'll quilt mine so well. But I am very inspired by yours! Thanks!

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  50. UnknownSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    that is sooooooo awesome! The fabric, the piecing, the quilting, the whole thing. So cool!

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  51. Julie M. ForsterOctober 26, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    May I ask how large your quilt is? Did you follow the block size in Material Obsession?

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