Monday, May 16, 2011

BQF Baby!! Hand Quilted Log Cabin

My Bloggers' Quilt Festival 2011 quilt is fresh out of the dryer and it's still warm as I post this.  It's 100% hand quilted and I can say one thing about hand quilting for sure .... it's NOT a quick process.  I've been working this quilt for months and am so happy with the finally finished results.
Rainy day photo shoot.  My son is standing in about three inches of water. 
These are some hearty, chunky log cabins and I love the added texture and color the perle cotton #8 added with the hand quilting.   I figured some hearty squares needed some hearty quilting.  I used all the leftover strips to add a border and the final size is 48" x 62" ... perfect for a cozy couch quilt.
 
I hate to choose favorites but I just love the blue square in the lower left corner.



Looking back I see I was working on the squares in February and quilting in April .  If I continue with the handwork I guess my blog postings will be far and few between unless I write "still hand quilting" updates once a week.
I love the way the quilting shows up on the back
Attempted close up of the back
Thanks to Amy for putting this Festival together twice a year.  It has to be a monumental task but it sure it a fun way to meet other quilters and see some amazing quilts!  Click on the link below to check them out.


Amy's Creative Side



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40 comments:

  1. SaraMay 16, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    All that hand quilting is stunning girl!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Cozy quilt you made:)

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  2. felicityMay 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love love love it so much, Molly!! Fabulous finish. Happy BQF, Baby! :)

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  3. Andie JohnsonMay 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I love it, Molly! I love that you're hand quilting these days. This is so cheerful and yummy. Nice job!

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  4. FranMay 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Nice job - good color selection! And, isn't that why we have kids? - to do the things we can't/won't? LOL

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  5. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I love that you hand quilted your quilt. I think it is a dying art. I love to hand quilt but don't often have the time or space to do anything larger than a baby quilt anymore. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  6. KristieMay 16, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Very pretty, love the colors! And the hand quilting is amazing!

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  7. StephanieMay 16, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Wow, I love your hand quilting. That's on my quilt bucket list for sure. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. DaraMay 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Love the hand quilting- I too love to hand quilt, there is something so soothing about it.
    Very good work.

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  9. QuiltbenacoMay 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Anche questa trapunta mi piace tantissimo!
    E' un ottimo spunto, grazie.
    Ciao

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  10. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    That's a quilt to treasure for sure with all that hand quilting. I'll bet it will get used a lot.

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  11. doloresMay 17, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    I bet you will get faster and faster with that hand quilting and that you like the blue block because it shows the stitching so well.

    That is exactly what my boss at the quilt shop came home all excited about....hand quilting just like that. I can't wait to see what she bought!:)

    Great job kiddo!

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  12. grendelskinMay 17, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Wow, it's gorgeous! Your handquilting is beautiful, nice work!

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  13. SabineMay 17, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Love your quilt! The colours are gorgeous, and handquilting? Wow! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Esch House QuiltsMay 17, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I love the hand quilting and the perle cotton! A wonderful quilt :)

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  15. randiMay 17, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    this quilt is simply beautiful! great job!

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  16. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 17, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    The hand quilting on this log cabin makes it amazing! Great quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I don't know what it is about this pattern, but I love it! Congrats on hand quilting - I do about one or two a year, I know what a labor of love it is. Great color selection too!

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  18. Scraps R UsMay 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love this Quilt. I wish I had the time to hand quilt all my quilts. I think it is the "Pure" quilter. Good job!

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  19. Andrea May 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    beautiful work! the back is great

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  20. JaneMay 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Bold & beautiful!

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  21. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsMay 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Looks great! Way to go on the hand quilting! Beautiful.

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  22. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Not colors I would normally pick but they look fabulous! And I'm such a huge fan of hand quilting.

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  23. CarolynMay 17, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Wow! I am super-impressed with your hand quilting! Gorgeous!

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  24. Simply SandyMay 17, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I love to hand quilt, too. Aren't you proud of yourself! I love the design but your hand quilting really sets it apart. I know what you mean about the blog postings.

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  25. ChristinaMay 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Really beautiful! It's kind of bold and kind of tender and I have never hand quilted anything, much less a big giant quilt so you have my deep deep respect and admiration as well.

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  26. stitchinpennyMay 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I am so impressed with the quilting. I also love the bright and cheerful colors occasionally offset with a color to ground them. Love it.

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  27. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I love it! I dont have the guts to try and hand quilt ~ I applaud you!!!

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  28. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    It's GORGEOUS!!!! I love the colors and your hand stitching is amazing!!!! You should change your profile from having an "urge to become a quilter" to "I am a quilter!" Fantastic work!

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  29. LisaMay 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    This quilt makes me feel happy! The bright colors around the edge ... the mix up of colors inside the squares ... I just want to curl up inside ... oh wait ... it's almost summer. Well sometime in the fall, there will be some happy person cuddled up in that gorgeous quilt!!!

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  30. NatalieMay 19, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Hi Molly! I can't believe you hand quilted this whole quilt-- it looks amazing, I'm sure you'll treasure it forever!

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  31. LuAnnMay 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Gorgeous colors and beautiful stitching. I love the pieced back.

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  32. MandaMay 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    This is brilliant, I love the hand quilting!

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  33. MariQuiltsMay 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Beautiful quilt.....I love the back too. Great colours and wonderful hand quilting.

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  34. Peppermint PinwheelsMay 21, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    That looks great! And I love that strip of orange on the back SO much!

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  35. Melody A.May 24, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Hi! Your quilt is very bright and cheery and it looks like you did a great job hand-quilting it. Quite an accomplishment! Did you use Perle Cotton or regular quilting thread? I just wondered since I saw you had received some from England. Great gift!!! Thanks for coming to my website to look at my Christmas tree quilt!

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  36. TissyMay 25, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    This quilt is just lovely and I love the back!! Thank you for visiting my blog.

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  37. LeanneMay 28, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    This is an excellent quilt! I love the log cabins and the hand quilting and the colours you have used. Thank you for sharing it.

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  38. randiMay 31, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Hi Molly,

    You won a pattern on my blog and I need your address so that I can send it to you.

    freshsqeezedfabrics@gmail.com

    Have a lovely day,

    Randi :)

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  39. VanessaMay 31, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I too love the look of hand quilting. I am sure you were able to get lots of thinking and meditating time while stitching. Nice work!

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  40. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Nice! Great colors in there..made me smile!

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