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October 10, 2009

Quilt Festival

Initially I wasn't going to participate in the Quilt Festival Amy at Park City Girl is hosting. I figured I haven't been quilting all that long, therefore I haven't many quilts under my belt. And then I decided, the hell with it. So here goes...

I think my favourite quilt I've done to date has to be the initial Stars Align Quilt. It was my first attempt at anything wonky and even though not much wonk was achieved (I struggle with things not being symmetrical), it was a freeing experience.

Plus the quilt has some of my favourite fabrics by some of my favourite designers... Heather Bailey, Amy Butler and Tina Givens.


I stippled this one instead of doing straight lines like I'd initially planned on. And I'm so glad because I really think the crinkling adds just to its charm.

I'm utterly in love with the binding on this quilt. I have a strange love for binding, and it's possibly my favourite bit about making a quilt. I don't know if it's about the actual binding, or it's because it means the quilt's almost done!

Anyway do pop over to Amy's blog and check out the other Quilt Festival entries. Remember to come up for air once in a while... there are some amazing quilts out there :) Thanks Amy, for hosting!!

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34 comments:

  1. Nat PalaskasOctober 10, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    Lovely quilt to showcase fabric stars. I love your colors and quilting too - Hugs Natima

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  2. Quilts on BastingsOctober 10, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    What a beautiful quilt - I love the soft colours. I agree with the crinkly effect of quilting - I love it!

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  3. dutchcomfortOctober 10, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    I have a thing for star quilts. Love yours very much!

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  4. MomOctober 10, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    The quilt is I love the fabrics in this one! And we've all been a beginner once, so it's great to embrace that! Happy sewing.
    margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  5. Anne at Film and ThreadOctober 10, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    It is a really pretty quilt and I know what you mean about the binding!

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  6. Liz JimenezOctober 10, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I'm with you on the odd love for binding. :-) I am not a huge fan of hand-sewing as a general rule, but I love stitching down that binding and watching the quilt finish, an inch at a time. So satisfying!

    Liz @ teeny tiny quilts

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  7. Kaye PrinceOctober 10, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful Audrie! I'm actually participating in the Festival too. I only have two quilts under my belt so far (so I showed both) and I am in awe of the beauty of your work, even if you say you haven't been quilting long.

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  8. GregOctober 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Nice quilt. For a relatively new quilter, you do very nice work, or take great pictures. I'm leaning toward BOTH! Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

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  9. ZonnahOctober 10, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    It is beautiful!

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  10. JodieOctober 10, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    I am not a quilter by any means having only made two - but the binding is my favourite as well..

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  11. sewtakeahikeOctober 10, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    it's awesome!! you're too funny about the wonky part! I struggle with things that are too perfect, so I TRY to make them off. I'm a little weird that way. I love that freshcut binding too. Very nicely done!

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  12. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeOctober 10, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Audrie, this quilt is lovely! Binding is not one of my favorites, I do love the fabric you have chosen for this quilt though, a great choice!

    Rita

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  13. RobinOctober 11, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Ooooo... so pretty! I totally agree with your assessment too-- the crinkly goodness is just awesome. You did a beautiful job!

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  14. tooznieOctober 11, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    I have the same love for binding because it's the final step from project to finished piece. What a beautiful way to showcase the fabrics you love.

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  15. AnnieOOctober 11, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I don't see much wonkiness but am probably distracted by the beautiful soft colors and fun binding! Thanks for sharing your quilt's story.

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  16. LeilaOctober 11, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    It is beautiful! I love the fabric and am a total sucker for stars. Wonderful.

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  17. JanOctober 11, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I love your quilt. I'm a fan of "wonkiness", but yours is wonderful.

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  18. wishes, true and kindOctober 11, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Tina, Heather, and Amy -- what could be better? Great quilt, and I love the binding, too :).

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  19. CamilleOctober 12, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Oh yum! It's lovely!

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  20. RebekahOctober 12, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    This quilt is really beautiful! I love the fabrics and I think it's a great choice for the quilt festival :)

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  21. Angela NashOctober 12, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I love stars! That's a great way to show off those fabrics.

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  22. Katie BOctober 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I'm glad you decided to join the festival! I love your quilt. The fabrics are beautiful.

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  23. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Great quilt and I love your choice of fabrics plus the quilting. I'm glad you decided to join in on the quilt festival!

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  24. AimeeOctober 14, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    The quilt is so soft-looking and pretty. And I have to agree about the binding-- it's my favorite part, too!

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  25. VickiOctober 14, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    It's beautiful, Audrie!

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  26. A "cheery" dispositionOctober 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    so pretty... i love the 2nd one!

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  27. CamiOctober 14, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Wow, I love this quilt! Great fabrics, great pattern, great quilting...just perfect!

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  28. Sunflower DesignOctober 15, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful workmanship. Obviously a natural at machine quiltling!! I envy you that :-)
    Marcy

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  29. KarinOctober 16, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    I like your soft pretty stars. Everything pulls together really well and looks so professional. Did you use an off-white for the background? It also looks soft rather than stark.

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  30. JocelynOctober 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Oh wow I really love this quilt. Love the fabrics and the colors. Great job!

    Jocelyn
    http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/

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  31. SewCalGalOctober 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    You are very talented. I love the colors, fabrics & designs. Love, love, love it.

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

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  32. AimeeOctober 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Lovely and soothing. I would love to cuddle up under that quilt! The binding is fab, I agree!

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  33. quiltmom annaOctober 16, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Audrie,
    I love star quilts and yours is very pretty. The fabrics are soft and I love the meandering you did to quilt your piece together.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Enjoy the rest of the show,
    Anna

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  34. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Very nice quilt. I love the quilting on it.

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