Saturday, May 19, 2012

Blogger's Quilt Festival Spring 2012

I think Prairie compass is the quilt I'm most proud of making. It was a Block of the Month offered by Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. It was designed by Nancy Rink. I started this rather late and never actually kept up with each month's directions. I hand appliqued and machine pieced it. The Mariner's Compass was done using paper piecing. I decided to hand quilt the entire thing. You can't see it in this picture but I hand quilted 1/4 inch parallel lines throughout the entire body of the quilt. I used a stencil and hand quilted feathers throughout the borders. It took me close to 5 years to complete this quilt from start to finish.

Here's a close up of the hand quilting. I was so used to watching TV while hand quilting that it actually took me awhile to get used to not having it around anymore! My cat would sit under it whenever I took it out and have a nice warm nap. I bet he misses it too!
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30 comments:

  1. ColleenMay 19, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    That is absolutely stunning, Rosemary. You should be proud!

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 19, 2012 at 7:51 PM

      Colleen, thank you so much! So nice to hear!

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    2. Joanie's Trendy QuiltsMay 19, 2012 at 8:59 PM

      Rosemary, Your quilt is beautiful! I would be proud too! What patience - 5 years from beginning to finish!

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    3. Rosemary DickinsonMay 19, 2012 at 10:01 PM

      Thanks, Joanie! I would look forward to relaxing and hand quilting after work. I really enjoyed working on it.

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  2. Kati from Kati's QuiltingMay 19, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    It looks fantastic! I really need to take a hand applique class... I keep looking at it and being stunned by it :))

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  3. Auntie EmMay 19, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    I've seen it in person. The pictures don't do justice to the amazing hand quilting. It's a beauty, Rosemary!

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  4. CitricSugarMay 20, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Very pretty - beautiful work.

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  5. LesleyMay 20, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous! Well done!

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  6. FarahLinMay 20, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    It's beautiful! Your hand quilting looks fantastic! Great work, Rosemary!

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  7. MomMay 20, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    it is a lovely traditional pattern!


    Check out my blog if you can...

    Margaret Gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you and I will definitely check out your blog!

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  8. KarinMay 20, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    That is a beautiful quilt. I love the colours...actually, I love everything about it.

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  9. MarneyMayMay 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    WOW Rosemary I can see why you are proud of this quilt it is just stunning.
    Cheers Pauline

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  10. Dogwood Lane RamblesMay 20, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Gosh, I would be proud of this beauty too! The applique is wonderful and the hand quilting too.

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  11. ♥ my diary♥May 21, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    nice post thanks for sharing...looking for to visit more...blessings

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  12. SandraMay 21, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Great job, has such an antique feel. Love the hand quilting, 1/4" apart -amazing (I thought 1/2 inch was impressive).

    Come see my entries 64 (repro. applique) and 85 (antique appliques).

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 21, 2012 at 10:23 AM

      I will definitely check out your entries. Thanks, Sandie!!

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  13. HeatherMay 21, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    WOW! I'm actually more impressed by the hand applique than the hand quilting. :) This is a gorgeous and impressive quilt. You love it all the more when you've spent so much time and dedication making it perfect.

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    1. Rosemary DickinsonMay 21, 2012 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks, Heather! You're so right. I spent hours working on it and felt sort of bad when I was done! But I am glad it's finished!!

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  14. Angie in SoCalJune 10, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    That is such a beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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