Amy of Amy's Creative Side is once again hosting the Bloggers Quilt Festival this fall. It's a festival where many quilting bloggers share their favorite finishes from the past 12 months.
This year Simply Flags and Crows is participating in the Festival. I rarely use patterns and when I do, I usually adapt them one way or another. That's true with this quilt, too. I wanted this for my front door and began it the last week in June and finished it in time for the Fourth. Record speed for me! But then, it's a small quilt, finishing at about 18" x 24". It was such a speedy quilt that I didn't take measurements as I went along or even at the finish.
This is a primitive pattern and practically everything about the quilt is primitive, including the stitching and thread.
The fabrics are mostly plaids and a few prints and the thread was an old spool of thick cotton that came in a box at an auction, or possibly from a thrift store. It was sturdy and worked for this quilt.
I can report that this quilt hung on our front door for over two months and I haven't noticed any fading of the fabric.
I hope you'll visit this year's Bloggers Quilt Festival and enjoy the great variety of quilts submitted by participants.
--Nancy.
Lovely finish with you quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow great to be able to use it on the door to your home.
Thanks so much, Karen. I can never decide what to do for patriotic holidays and this seemed just about perfect.
DeleteSuch a great prim. looking quilt! Your reds are very happy and sparky looking in this quilt!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely prim, Audrey, and sparky is a good description for those reds. Thanks.
DeleteI love this little quilt. This would look so great in my red, white, and blue living room or in the dining area where I keep all my crows. I wish I had something to link to the the Quilt Festival but the finishes have been few and far between this year.
ReplyDeleteYes, it sounds like this would be a good quilt for your home, Robin.
DeleteI was hard-pressed to find any finishes this year. I was surprised (and a little depressed) to realize that in the past 12 months I've finished exactly 2 small quilts, 1 baby quilt, and 1 approximately twin-sized quilt. All year I've been trying to finish and all I've really managed to finish are a few applique blocks and a few small tops.
But surely you must have finished at least one quilt you could enter the festival?
Nancy this is a great quilt. Glad to see it hanging on your door. Congratulations on a quick finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cocoa. Sometimes a small, quick finish is the best I can managed (and they give me a small, immediate sense of accomplishment).
DeleteTwo great entries. Always love your ability to use what you have to make great quilts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennie. You're so kind. I do occasionally buy new fabric but I seem to have trouble cutting into it sometimes. I just keep using (and love to use) scraps....
DeleteWonderful way to greet your guests! Great finish.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tu-Na.
DeleteI really like the simplicity of this little Patriotic quilt. Nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joyful.
DeleteOne of my favorites of your quilts - good choice for the Bloggers Quilt Festival!
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