Friday, May 13, 2011

My Fav Quilt

OK. I couldn't miss out on the fun that is going to be happening over at Amy's Creative Side. So...I'm jumping on board and participating!!
Blogger has had the hiccups (in case you haven't noticed!!!), so if you can't get there by clicking on the button above, please click here!!! It looks to be a lot of fun!

I chose this mini quilt as my favorite quilt I have ever made!!
Let's Go Fly a Kite
Why is it my favorite? Because I created this for a special little guy that I am simply crazy about, my grandson, Deacon (featured in this post and this one). And it was so, so, so much fun to make it for him!
Let's Go Fly a Kite
This little quilt combines so many things I love...raw edge applique, free motion stitching and free motion quilting, as well as the whole creative aspect of coming up with my own "quilty" story.
Let's Go Fly a Kite
I was inspired after seeing this darling little girl quilt tutorial and then trying it for myself. I started thinking about little boys, things they would do and ways they play. And what is a boy without a dog... 
Let's Go Fly a Kite
And that little boy??? He has to be flying a kite, of course!!!
Let's Go Fly a Kite
I love how the dog is chasing the kite tail. Reminds me of our dear chocolate lab Zoey. I can still see her jumping into the air for the frisbee. I am sure she would chase this kite's tail if she could!!!
Let's Go Fly a Kite
The pieced background was fun, fun, fun!! I chose greens for the lower part and blues for the sky. Even now it is fun to remember those fabrics and other ways I have used them. 
Let's Go Fly a Kite
And did you notice that pebble quilting around the outside edge?? That was a first and so much fun!!! I love my new machine!!! So much so, that I got this quilt back from Deacon's bedroom 
Rocket Dog
And added in some fun free motion swirls!!!
Rocket Dog Blast-Off
I can't wait till school is out so that I can do more of this!!!
Rocket Dog Quilted
Thanks for sponsoring this wonderful Bloggers' Quilt Festival, Amy!! I am looking forward to visiting lots of blogs!
Hugs!


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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    What fun! I love it!
    Great quilting, too. I've yet to master machine quilting. Maybe I should give it another go?!!

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  2. LynetteMay 13, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I loved seeing the kite quilt again! And, wow! The swirling on the rocket quilt really puts it over the top!

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  3. TeresaMay 13, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Both are really awesome! You are really talented!

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  4. SerendipityJoyMay 13, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    The quilt with the boy and the kite is darling. And what a difference quilting can make in the look of a quilt. The rocket quilt was already great to begin with, but the swirls give it a nice "oomph".

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  5. MillyMay 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Your mini-quilt is beautiful. I can see why its a favourite.

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  6. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowMay 14, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Beautiful little mini quilt!

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  7. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 14, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a fun mini quilt, to look at and to make. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Anne at Film and ThreadMay 14, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    It's adorable and extra special that it's your grandson. I love how you added to your other quilt and it makes me think it would be a good idea to pull some old ones out and work on the quilting some more.

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  9. Army Wife QuilterMay 14, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    how cute. i love the simplicity of the quilt style. great colors. wow

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  10. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneMay 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I just love that. I had come across it once before and was happy to see it again. I love the pebble quilting too. Do you mind sharing what machine you use?
    I am definitely inspired by this to make a mini quilt of my own!
    :)

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  11. AmandaMay 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I love the pieced background. I love everything about it! Great job. :)

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  12. Teje KarjalainenMay 14, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I just love your happy quilted picture! Boy with the dog look so alive! Thank you for inspiration!

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  13. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Very fun! I just love the dog!

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  14. CarolMay 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    The patchwork background on the kite quilt is great. It's also amazing to see how much the quilting transformed the space ship quilt. It just comes to life.

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  15. JolandaMay 14, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Lovely quilt. Very inspiring.

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  16. SandraMay 14, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    What a charming quilt. I love how you layered the background, very freeform and textural and of course the appliques are delightful. The swirl quilting on the rocket ship ROCKS.
    Come see my entries #211, repro cheddar orange stars and #215 antique 1850 applique flower garden

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  17. LynnMay 14, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Nice to see a cute "boy" quilt.

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  18. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 15, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    wow! This is a great idea and so boy-ish. Being a mom to 4 boys and Bubbi to 4 boys (and 4 girls) I can appreciate all that went into your design.

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  19. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comMay 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    I decided to become a follower. Your blog is very fun

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  20. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyMay 15, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Great Quilts! I have 2 boys so really love things made for boys.

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  21. West Michigan QuilterMay 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    What a cute quilt. I love the layered background. And a boy with his dog and his kite is perfect!

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  22. stitchinpennyMay 15, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Such a fantastic story that goes with the quilt and also the one the is told by the quilt. Beautiful.

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  23. noga quiltsMay 16, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    What a delightful quilt! The free piecing and the use of colors is really genius! Lucky little grandson!

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  24. XUEMay 16, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Super, super gorgeous! I love reading every thing about "the making of". You are a fabulous talented grandmother!

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  25. EileenMay 16, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    That has to be one of thecmore fun quilts of the festival. How very sweet for your grandson to have it from you. And the space one is darling too. Love the quilting on both of them and I had noticed the pebbling. Very cool. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  26. MargMay 16, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    It's fantastic. It all looks so bright and cheerful. Love the kite idea and the jumping dog.
    The quilting on the rocket quilt is fabulous too.

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  27. Quilt+BitchMay 16, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I envy you. I love this quilt.

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  28. Taya@TypeBMay 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Awesome! Everything about it is wonderful - thanks for sharing it!

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  29. KarenMay 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I love both quilts. Great colours and designs. And wonderful quilting. You have a very lucky grandson!

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  30. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love it and the pebble quilting really makes it pop.

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  31. Sarcastic QuilterMay 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I love them both. Very imaginative.

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  32. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Those are both so adorable!

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  33. Kate S.May 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Your mini-quilt is adorable! I love the dog and the kite and all of it :) And that swirl quilting is awesome - it adds so much to the quilt.

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  34. WendiMay 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    This little mini is just fabulous!

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  35. LeanneMay 22, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love this quilt! Everything about it is just so full of energy!

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