Friday, May 21, 2010

Blogger's Quilt Festival #3

 
Welcome to the 3rd Bi-annual Blogger's Quilt Festival, where you can visit the blogs of hundreds of quilters showing off some of their favorite quilts. Thanks to Amy of Amy's Creative Side for providing us with the fun. 

This time I would like to share with you a quilt that I made for a special exhibit of my local quilting group. The exhibit took place in December, 2006, at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens. We had a floral theme and my quilt is named "Spring - Aviv." Aviv is the Hebrew word for Spring.


I wanted to design a quilt to brighten up a certain wall space in my home. Before making the quilt, I made a little test piece, in Journal Quilt size. The full size quilt is 41" x 40" and all the applique is three dimensional, Timtex filled.


Here's the Journal Quilt-

Here's "Spring - Aviv"-
 


and here's a detail-
 


Here are links to the quilts I showed in the 1st Blogger's Quilt Festival and the 2nd Blogger's Quilt Festival.

Important Note: I like to reply to everyone's nice comments, but some of you are no-reply bloggers. This means that your email address is not entered in your profile, so it does not show up in the header of your comment. If you wish to correct that, Amy gives some instructions here.

That said, I plan to reply to the comments *after* the festival is over so that I will be able to spend as much time as I can visiting and commenting on everyone else's blogs in the festival!

Enjoy!

Debbie
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91 comments:

  1. Jan21 May, 2010 06:45

    Debbie, this is fabulous. I feel so imspired.

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  2. Allie21 May, 2010 07:13

    This is WONDERFUL!!!!!! Oh Debbie I love it so much! It's perfect for spring!

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  3. Cathi21 May, 2010 08:32

    What a wonderful cheerful quilt! Love it!!

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  4. Suedio21 May, 2010 09:26

    I really like the way the flowers and butterflies extend beyond the borders. . . thanks for sharing.

    Regards, Sue

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  5. Kimberly21 May, 2010 09:37

    Great colors! I love how bright and cheerful it is! I'm a fan of the butterflies as well! Awesome job!

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  6. Fresh Poppy Design21 May, 2010 09:38

    beautiful~!

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  7. Emily21 May, 2010 10:08

    So cool! I love how you did a smaller version to test it out. I do that sometimes in doll-quilt size for my daughter and neices. What are the dimensions for the journal quilt? I've never heard them called that before but it really is a good idea! Also, are the flowers appliqued by hand or machine? They look awesome!

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  8. Carol at Serendipity21 May, 2010 12:04

    What a beautiful quilt. The colors are amazing.

    Carol

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  9. Anonymous21 May, 2010 13:16

    That is so bright and cheerful! I specially like the way you changed the background from yellows to blue.

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  10. Leslie21 May, 2010 14:55

    wow this is amazing. i love all the bright colors. the flowers look just great

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  11. grendelskin21 May, 2010 15:26

    It's bright and bold and cheerful, so evocative. I too like the "journal quilt" idea, what a great way to test your ideas and methods!

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  12. Anonymous21 May, 2010 16:32

    I love color and bold prints, so I like how you took the bold fabrics and created your own design. Love the buttons!

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  13. Carla21 May, 2010 16:36

    Wow have never herd of a journal quilt before. Very interesting idea. Love both the journal quilt and the large version. They are both so beautiful! The butterfly detail is amazing! Thank you for sharing this with us :o)

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  14. Jocelyn21 May, 2010 16:59

    Wow this Journal quilt is adorable. Love the flowers. Your colors are great!

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  15. Karen21 May, 2010 17:13

    Very bright and fun!

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  16. Anonymous21 May, 2010 17:25

    They are so bright and colorful!

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  17. Kim21 May, 2010 17:29

    Wow! It's gorgeous!

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  18. Melissa C21 May, 2010 18:27

    Lovely quilt and definitely spring.

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  19. Valentina21 May, 2010 18:29

    What a happy Springy quilt, Debbie!
    gorgeous!

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  20. Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts21 May, 2010 18:48

    Very nice~ definitely makes you smile and think of spring! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Michelle21 May, 2010 18:57

    Totally awesome! I absolutely love that quilt. It makes me feel happy just looking at it.

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  22. Michelle21 May, 2010 19:03

    What a fun quilt!

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  23. Katie B21 May, 2010 19:04

    Incredible! Love the little butterflies.

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  24. janet21 May, 2010 20:20

    Just the thing to brighten up some wall space:)Very cute!

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  25. Elizabeth21 May, 2010 20:21

    That is so springy and cheerful. What a fun stop on my tour through the Blogger's Quilt Festival.

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  26. marlene@ByTheSeam21 May, 2010 20:23

    It certianly is a spring quilt. Very nice. What a nice bright quilt to see since it has been so gloomy here.

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  27. Melinda21 May, 2010 20:23

    Both quilts are beautiful - great job. Thank you for sharing.

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  28. Michelle21 May, 2010 20:50

    Those flowers are great!

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  29. Carol21 May, 2010 21:16

    Gorgeous and so sunny. The details are lovely.

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  30. Sarah Vanderburgh21 May, 2010 22:34

    I love the design and the 3D butterflies and grass. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. amy smart21 May, 2010 22:37

    Beautiful!!

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  32. Dawn N.21 May, 2010 22:37

    Beautiful quilt! I really love the flowers. :)

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  33. Tammy21 May, 2010 23:15

    Oh, Debbie! Quilts with flowers make my knees go weak! I love it! :-)

    Blessings,
    Tammy ~@~

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  34. Anita in Florida22 May, 2010 00:05

    Love this quilt...your other ones too!

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  35. Army Wife Quilter22 May, 2010 00:07

    I love the brightnees of the flower tooo tooo cute.

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  36. Cynthia22 May, 2010 00:14

    This is such a great spring quilt! I love the flowers--beautiful design!

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  37. Kristen22 May, 2010 00:36

    What a beautiful quilt! I love the applique on patchwork!

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  38. Kay Lynne22 May, 2010 00:59

    Very very pretty--You do very nice work!

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  39. Live a Colorful Life22 May, 2010 01:00

    Such a bright and cheerfuil quilt. Really happy!

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  40. Dolly22 May, 2010 01:13

    That's a beautiful entry (two actually !)
    Thank you for sharing.

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  41. Ivory Spring22 May, 2010 03:57

    Oh my, this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! It is perfect for the Spring theme.

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  42. Anonymous22 May, 2010 04:12

    Stopping to smell the flowers is so...sew important! ; ) Your BQF entry is spot on. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  43. Kim Brackett22 May, 2010 04:30

    I think the little journal quilt is my favorite of all! It's precious.

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  44. Unknown22 May, 2010 05:52

    So fun Debbie! I love the colors :) Thanks for sharing

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  45. Laurel H.22 May, 2010 06:38

    What a pretty quilt! Really lovely applique.

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  46. allsewnup22 May, 2010 06:53

    Such a happy quilt.

    Carolyn

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  47. Lynn Koeppen22 May, 2010 07:12

    Springy!

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  48. Stephanie22 May, 2010 08:42

    Beautiful!

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  49. Anonymous22 May, 2010 11:44

    Love the butterflies!

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  50. Karen22 May, 2010 13:40

    Just gorgeous! The pieced background really adds something special. Thanks for sharing.

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  51. SewnGracefully22 May, 2010 14:51

    First, I would like to say 'Hi' from Ohio. And second - love your quilt. The fabric is gorgeous!!

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  52. Quilts and Cats22 May, 2010 15:28

    Excellent wallhanging and great tip with the journal cover. That's a good way to view color choices. I've never worked with Timtex...what exactly did you do with it? Lynne

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  53. Miri22 May, 2010 15:34

    Fabulous! I can feel the breeze making the flowers sway!

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  54. bethany22 May, 2010 18:37

    Amazing!!!!

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  55. AnnieO22 May, 2010 18:44

    What a joyful quilt--it certainly does say "aviv"! I like learning new words, glad you explained the Hebrew. Thanks for sharing this quilt's story :)

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  56. Lis Harwood22 May, 2010 20:31

    What a beautiful springtime quilt, I love the story too, Lis x

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  57. Unknown22 May, 2010 20:36

    Wow! what a beautiful spring quilt...I love flowers!

    hugz, Pam

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  58. Mary Anne22 May, 2010 22:06

    This is my favorite of you Blogger Festival posts. How did you do the butterflies?

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  59. Deborah22 May, 2010 23:21

    They're both beautiful and cheerful!

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  60. Quilter In Paradise23 May, 2010 01:26

    Great quilt! Makes me feel happy - thanks! for sharing
    Beth in Dallas

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  61. Anonymous23 May, 2010 07:00

    What a gorgeous quilt! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  62. Helen23 May, 2010 15:05

    This is so pretty!!

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  63. Busy Little Quilter23 May, 2010 16:59

    This is beautiful! I, too, love how you made a journal quilt to test your idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  64. Kathy23 May, 2010 21:37

    What a delightful spring quilt! The colors are really exciting. I think it is extra nice that you also have a smaller journal quilt to enjoy the design process.

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  65. Quiltluver23 May, 2010 22:12

    Such a pretty, cheerful quilt!

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  66. Pat23 May, 2010 22:54

    What a wonderful, cheerful quilt. I am sure it must make you smile everytime you look at it. I love the way you took it from journal size to full size - did you scale it up proportionally?

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  67. Diane24 May, 2010 04:51

    what a bright, cheerful quilt! thank you for sharing!

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  68. SewCalGal24 May, 2010 08:40

    Very cute quilt. Great colors and design. Brilliant!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  69. Deepa 24 May, 2010 15:43

    Ooooh,Debbie..I've fallen off my chair!! Your work is absolutely,absolutely brilliant!!!

    Deepa from India

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  70. Unknown24 May, 2010 15:46

    Love your applique! Your detail work is inspiring. Just BEAUTIFUL!

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  71. stitchinpenny25 May, 2010 02:48

    What fun applique!

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  72. Randi25 May, 2010 20:28

    Love the applique work.

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  73. georgie25 May, 2010 23:41

    I love it!applique something on my to try list.
    Happy quilting.
    Georgie x

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  74. Stephanie26 May, 2010 02:16

    i really like this one, very fresh!

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  75. miss~nance26 May, 2010 03:11

    This is simply gorgeous. I have loved looking at all these lovely quilts in this festval - I am hoping to put up a post later today if the weather clears up and I can take a photo.

    Gail
    gcom31@msn.com
    http://missnance.blogspot.com/

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  76. Denise26 May, 2010 04:45

    love your quilt!

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  77. Too Many Cats26 May, 2010 08:21

    Oh Wow! I love your bright and cheerful garden. It will make the Sun smile!

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  78. Raewyn26 May, 2010 22:28

    This is gorgeous! I like the way your A4 tester became the big quilt! It will brighten any room.

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  79. MaggieB27 May, 2010 01:49

    It put a SMILE on my face!
    ~MaggieB

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  80. Anonymous27 May, 2010 05:05

    Love your quilt!

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  81. Lizzy27 May, 2010 07:56

    This is so pretty -- love the vibrant colors. Always wanted to try my hand at applique - now I think I definitely will.

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  82. Angie28 May, 2010 02:19

    Very pretty --- out of curiosity, what is a quilt journal? Is it a cover to a journal? Again, very pretty - as always!

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  83. franie28 May, 2010 03:51

    This is so spring like! I love it! Nice job.

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  84. Heather28 May, 2010 18:36

    HI Debbie,
    I am happy to have visited with you. Love the idea of making a journal quilt to test out a plan. I will have to give that a try. Your quilt is wonderful. Also love those orange socks. I have clicked to become a follower as I don't want to miss any of your inspired works.

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  85. Personalized Sketches and Sentiments29 May, 2010 06:26

    ...such a bright and beautiful bounty of blossoms! I love your quilt! and your journal size one! What a great idea!

    Blessings & Aloha!
    (I finally have my post up and am enjoying this amazing Quilt Festival! I hope you get a chance to make it to my post :o)

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  86. Sandra30 May, 2010 07:58

    what perfect cheery spring quilts-some of the cutest shown. Both are too fun with pieced backgrounds and the 3-D petals.
    Come see my antique quilt entries
    http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com
    http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com

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  87. Vera Holmgren30 May, 2010 21:51

    What a lovely quilt! I do like the true imagine of sunshine.

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  88. PersimonDreams01 June, 2010 00:36

    so gorgeous! Lovely job!

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  89. Susan Michele01 June, 2010 00:49

    Wonderful quilt. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  90. Garilyn S02 June, 2010 02:23

    Beautiful. Makes me want to try my hand at applique!
    Here from BQF!

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  91. Anonymous20 March, 2012 15:59

    Beautiful! And what immaculate workmanship. A joy to look at.
    Louisa (a KP)

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