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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival

I'm participating in the Spring "Blogger's Quilt Festival" today!
This quilt is called "Fresh Escape".



This quilt is my own pattern and inspired me for a few reasons.  The first one was conquering curves!  Actually really quite easy...in fact I fell in love with sewing curves that I created a ruler called the "Quick Curve Ruler".  I plan on releasing this ruler soon along with quilt patterns that can be made using the ruler! 

This quilt also inspired me to re-do my family room.  I finished the makeover just a couple of weeks ago and love it!!


..and here is a picture of the quilt before and after the quilting


 I called this quilt "Fresh Escape" because I started working on my own quilts again after a dry spell of about 3 years.  I am a longarm quilter and did not give myself time to do my own quilting.  So this was my "fresh escape" and I was reminded of how much I love to quilt.  I am starting on a path that I love and am excited for what is to come!

Thanks Amy for making this happen!  It's so great that we are connecting with other quilters all over the world and you made it happen!

~Jenny~

Amy's Creative Side

36 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Very nice!
    Love the title and where it came from.

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  2. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Your quilt is truly stunning. Beautiful use of colour. Great design. I really like the comparison photos of before and after quilting. What an amazing difference! Looking forward to seeing your ruler and patterns come out.

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  3. EileenMay 17, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    fantastic quilt... so very interesting design and i just love it. how great you've designed a ruler! and look forward to seeing your quilt patterns. thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  4. LeslieUnfinishedMay 17, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    This quilt is beyond words. I love it!

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  5. Kathy SchwartzMay 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    What a 'before and after' transformation from a quilt top to quilted! Awesome quilting and love the name too!
    I can hardly wait to get my hands on this ruler as I love piecing curves.

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  6. Flannel QueenMay 17, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    That quilt is GORGEOUS! I love it!

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  7. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Your quilt caught my eye, and then I realized that I knew you! it's fantastic Jenny! I love your quilting, and your pattern! I would love to get my hands on one of your rulers too! So glad you joined the festival - thanks for sharing :)

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  8. SewCalGalMay 17, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful quilt. Your ruler is wonderful.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  9. LonciMay 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    This quilt is fantastic:)

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  10. Cheryl ArkisonMay 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the flimsy compared to the finished piece. Stunning transformation.

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  11. DebbieMay 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I am not usually drawn to quilts with a modern feel but your's is just gorgeous. Much success to you pursuing pattern design and your new ruler. This is such a unique looking quilt to me!

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  12. Quilts on BastingsMay 18, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    What an absolutely stunning quilt and I love how you have quilted it.

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  13. HelenMay 18, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Gorgeous! It is a hit and so are you...

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  14. Aunt 'ReenMay 18, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Your finished quilt is so very beautiful! Gorgeous, Stunning ... all of that!
    Congratulations on a fabulous pattern design too!

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  15. ♥DuffMay 18, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I love the symmetry in your quilt--it's rounded yet contained. so striking! I'll have to keep an eye out for your ruler.

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  16. Andie JohnsonMay 18, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love. Can't wait to get my hands on this ruler. Fo realz.

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  17. Pat BartonMay 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Gorgeous quilt!

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  18. Kathy - Pink Chalk StudioMay 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    A beautiful post Jenny. The quilting is absolutely stunning. Please let me know when you have the pattern finished so I can carry it in the shop!

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  19. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    A festival favorite for me. I'll be keeping my eye out for your pattern/ruler.

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  20. Cindy AndersonMay 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Oh, I love your quilt. It's so eye catching. Love the greens and grays too.

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  21. Tina CraigMay 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Thank you for sharing the before and after quilting pics. Your quilting added another dimension to the piece which added so much. Fantastic!

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  22. KristieMay 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Love the colors and the design. And your quilting makes it pop. This is one of my favorites from the festival! Just awesome. May need to grab this ruler and shamelessly copy :-) Am now a new follower!

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  23. stitchinpennyMay 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    A fabulous quilt. Creative pattern.

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  24. Oxford ImpressionsMay 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    This quilt design is amazing. I love everything about it. I'm your newest follower and will be watching to see when you start selling the curved ruler!

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  25. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    This quilt is all kinds of wonderful. I love it!

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  26. KelliMay 21, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    This is an amazing quilt! well done for coming up with something so original and unique! I love it!

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  27. Jessica JonesMay 21, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I am in love with this quilt and your living room!! Let me know when you have the pattern out, I would love to make one of these!!
    Jessica

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  28. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Beautiful blanket you made ​​and the colors were so beautiful ..
    Quilting was perfect for this quilt ..
    Wish you a nice day ..

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  29. Little Island QuiltingMay 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Just gorgeous, achingly gorgeous

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  30. VictoriaMay 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    What a wonderful quilt! Fresh and unique, and oh so lovely!!

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  31. JudiMay 24, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Um - that's gorgeous! You have a winner with that ruler for sure, plus your quilting skills are out of this world!

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  32. carolynMay 28, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    That is hands down the most stunning quilt I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation.

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  33. SvetlanaMay 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    The quilt is beautiful, and you did such a wonderful job quilting it.

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  34. Jeannette BruceJune 6, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I want this template! Waiting for you to release it so I can get one and make such an amazing quilt too!

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  35. mPaulaNovember 23, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Just found your blog and was looking through past issues. I found a chocolate confection called Tim Tam. There is not available in Canada but it is an amusing name that is also used by a host on Canadian public radio. His full name is Tim Tamashiro.
    I love your quilts and have marked a few for inspiration.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this quilt. I've been a sewer ever since I was little and even though I've only made a handful of quilts in my life I deeply admire the craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Your work is amazing the quilting on this piece takes my breath away! I shared your quilt today on my blog as my inspiration to finally make my daughter a quilt for her nursery. I would love for you to stop by sometime!

    http://jroxdesigns.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/modern-quilts-inspiration-wednesdays/

    Amber

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