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Saturday, 19 May 2012

Blogger's Quilt Festival

Today I am joining in the fun and games over at Amy's Creative Side and the Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival.  Can you believe the number of awesome quilts that have been linked already!?

Amy's Creative Side

So which quilt am I going to enter?


Wrong!

I did think long and hard about taking the obvious route, but actually I thought it would be a nice change for everyone if I picked my somewhat overlooked Cherry Star...


I love this quilt to pieces; I finished it so close to the Brit Bee Constellation that it has been playing second fiddle ever since. 

It's just such a happy quilt, and actually took quite a lot of effort (for me!).  Do you do that, make something, get embroiled in it at the time, and then look back and wonder how you had the time and inclination to get something so right?

Now if you are coming over here from the Festival, and don't know me, please note, I sew on the dining table, and have to shift every mealtime, I have no design wall and 3 'helpful' children, so getting the layout for this was a logistical feat in itself.


I played along with Chelsea's Made In Cherry QAL, having fallen in love with Sarah Fielke's pattern after seeing photos from the Fall Quilt Market, I was hooked.  It was a no-brainer when it came to using all the Rainbow Swap charms I had gathered last year.




Having completed this quilt way back in January, when the garden was less than pretty, I thought it was only right to give it another airing especially for the occasion...



Full details:
60" x 60"
220 unique 3.5" rainbow charms
IKEA number fabric background
Grey fleece backing
Made In Cherry pattern - Sarah Fielke


Thank you for stopping by, I will be busy looking at everyone else's entries later today - it may take some time!  And if this is your first time Chez FB, thank you, please stay a while have a look around, the natives are friendly x
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73 comments:

  1. Judith, Belfast19 May 2012 at 09:24

    Fab choice Had! Though Constellation would have been an equally fab choice too! Jxo

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  2. Rafael's Mum19 May 2012 at 09:31

    They're both great, love the start too!

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  3. Rafael's Mum19 May 2012 at 09:32

    sorry, that should have been 'Star'..

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  4. Sarah Lou19 May 2012 at 09:34

    I think I almost like this better than the constellation, I love the rainbow and the star and the ikea fabric is fab!

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  5. CitricSugar19 May 2012 at 09:36

    Haha, I was thinking you might go this way instead... though you know my heart belongs to Constellation!

    Love the Cherry Star, too. The background fabric is perfect. It adds a level of sophistication that I adore. Gorgeous.

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  6. moira19 May 2012 at 09:43

    Love Love Love! And your choice of that IKEA fabric is inspired (got some myself yesterday!)

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  7. Karen19 May 2012 at 09:44

    Brill choice & delighted to hear you are a kitchen stitcher!
    Love to the three "helpers"

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  8. Katy Cameron19 May 2012 at 09:57

    I do love the colours in this one, great way to use up those charms, glad it got its own day out!

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  9. Megan19 May 2012 at 10:04

    I love both of these quilts as I have a bit of an addiction to stars it seems. Your Constellation quilt inspired me to start one myself, and now I've seen the Cherry Star....

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  10. cheeky monkey19 May 2012 at 10:15

    Thanks for telling the story again :) 220 squares? I am not sure if I ever will have the motivation to make a project like that! But it looks amazing! I love it :)

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  11. Lara19 May 2012 at 10:16

    I love this quilt. So darn happy and pretty. Also pleased to hear I am not the only one sewing on a dining room table and shifting for each meal ;) ahh well at least me new seat is right under the heat pump :)

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  12. Steffi´s Candy Quilts19 May 2012 at 10:30

    Aww, there it is again, my favorite! I just bought the IKEA fabric and am eager to start, but I think I have to wait until we moved into our new home.

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  13. Sarah19 May 2012 at 11:33

    Yup, you're right, this one definitely deserved another outing, its glorious.

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  14. Little Island Quilting19 May 2012 at 12:09

    Super pumped to see that darling of a Constellation quilt.Spam, spam, spam.

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  15. Jennie @ Porch Swing Quilts19 May 2012 at 12:11

    Love love love it! I've seen plenty of the Made in Cherry quilts, but yours is a stunner. Great use of those rainbow charms. I've got a boatload of them myself. And love the Ikea fabric.

    Well done!

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  16. Nicky19 May 2012 at 12:18

    Well Hadley you have sort of shown of both - very clever!

    But I am happy to see both these stars any time you are willing to let me!

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  17. Toni19 May 2012 at 12:57

    So glad you gave this one a little more time in the sun!!

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  18. Karen19 May 2012 at 13:09

    I like the placement of color in this quilt.

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  19. Anonymous19 May 2012 at 13:10

    Wow, it's just gorgeous !!

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  20. Archie The Wonder Dog19 May 2012 at 13:27

    I love this quilt! I also love that you managed to half enter Constellation at the same time!!

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  21. melissa19 May 2012 at 13:30

    This is just gorgeous!...i think i might have to make one!

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  22. JuneBug19 May 2012 at 13:32

    This is BEAUTIFUL! I love the background fabric, and am impressed by the fact you did it with 3 kids and no dedicated sewing space. Great job!

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  23. Leanne19 May 2012 at 13:43

    I do love this quilt - the colours are just so cheerful! Nice to see it out in the summer too.

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  24. verykerryberry19 May 2012 at 13:53

    I love how the colours flow, not just blocks but they fade into each other, always nice to see it again

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  25. Canadian Abroad19 May 2012 at 14:10

    A very well deserved second viewing. Love this quilt and thrilled to see it again.

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  26. kathy19 May 2012 at 15:01

    I don't remember seeing the number fabric at Ikea the last time I was there. I'll have to put Ikea back on my ToDo list.
    Beautiful quilt - especially in the sun.

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  27. Prof. S (the enchanted bobbin)19 May 2012 at 15:02

    It's wonderful -- I don't think I ever saw this complete, with the number fabric (which is a great touch!!).

    Oh yay, and I'm a dining room table stitcher too...in fact, all my work AND craft stuff is in the common space (open plan main floor, living-dining-kitchen), so I completely "get" the shuffle-it-away routine :)

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  28. Charlotte19 May 2012 at 15:03

    love it! Great choice for the festival :-D

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  29. Catherine19 May 2012 at 15:17

    a great entry to the quilt festival: i love this quilt

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  30. Debbie19 May 2012 at 15:37

    This really is one awesome quilt! Thanks for sharing some process pics too.

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  31. Mintyfresh19 May 2012 at 16:03

    The color gradient is stunning--honestly, this quilt, which you say didn't get enough attention, is my preferred one of the two! Love it.

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  32. Clare19 May 2012 at 18:51

    Wow - just awesome. I love the text fabric, but the whole quilt just zings.

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  33. Lizzie Allen19 May 2012 at 19:00

    Love the choice. Should show it more!

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  34. Cindy19 May 2012 at 19:06

    Yippe! I love that Cherry gets her time in the spotlight too! Love the mini elves you have growing in your tree :)

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  35. Geta Grama19 May 2012 at 19:48

    I would like to see it quilted, it is a beautiful rainbow quilt.

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  36. Annabella19 May 2012 at 20:00

    While different, both are very beautiful. Lovely to see both both again.

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  37. Unknown19 May 2012 at 20:08

    Gorgeous work! I really like how the handwritten fabric accents the rainbow star. bravo! <3

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  38. LisaAnn19 May 2012 at 20:09

    I love this quilt best! So pretty with the rainbow of colors!

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  39. Mrs A19 May 2012 at 20:15

    Beautiful quilts, love the lone star, and the colours are great!

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  40. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com19 May 2012 at 20:40

    The new photo shoot makes this quilt look even better than the first, if that is possible. One of my favorites of yours for sure!

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  41. Mary19 May 2012 at 20:54

    I see that I have yet another reason to find an IKEA now if the sell cute fabric like your background. Fun stuff! Thanks for taking off the word verification, I hate reading "prove you aren't a robot"

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  42. Jennifer19 May 2012 at 21:40

    great choice Hadley! This was a favorite for me back then, and still is! love your choices for this one!

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  43. Cherie19 May 2012 at 22:02

    Gorgeous quilt. Great idea to not go with the obvious! Love all the individual prints and shades! =D

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  44. **nicke...19 May 2012 at 23:10

    i do love this quilt! great choice! xo

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  45. charlestongrl19 May 2012 at 23:19

    Just beautiful!

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  46. Sheila19 May 2012 at 23:21

    Love your Star, it is indeed a happy looking quilt.

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  47. Marg19 May 2012 at 23:24

    This one's a stunner and a brilliant interpretation of Sarah Fielke's pattern.

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  48. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting19 May 2012 at 23:39

    I love the Cherry Star! Fabulous choice.

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  49. Mom20 May 2012 at 01:11

    They are both fabulous!

    Check out my blog if you can...

    Margaret Gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  50. Jan20 May 2012 at 02:12

    I love your Made in Cherry quilt. It's really fabulous, especially with the great background fabric you used.

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  51. Alli20 May 2012 at 03:50

    Oooh, I looove your rainbow Made in Cherry! Your layout is fabulous and the background is awesome! I can't believe you trimmed 220 charms down to 3.5 inches, though -- I think that's more work than making the size that takes 5 inch squares! :D

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  52. Anonymous20 May 2012 at 05:48

    The Ikea print background is genius! I am in love!

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  53. Dianne Neale20 May 2012 at 07:38

    OK you fooled me for a minute!. Lovely quilt - good luck in the competition

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  54. Benta AtSLIKstitches20 May 2012 at 08:23

    I'm very happy as this is my fave of yours, so it's lovely to see it again!

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  55. Kelly20 May 2012 at 09:44

    Great choice to enter! Can you bring this to retreat so I can study it closer? (read - run off into the sunset with) ;-)

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  56. Karen20 May 2012 at 13:33

    I love it! Such a great quilt! I have been trying to find that number fabric in the wrong place :)

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  57. Kati20 May 2012 at 21:34

    You know I love this one!! You did such a great job on it.

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  58. Anne / Springleaf Studios21 May 2012 at 03:26

    Your star is just gorgeous, but now I'm really enamored with the text in the background. love it. Nice nice job. I love how your tied it all together. And I really like the color palette in the quilt you didn't choose.

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  59. Lucy | Charm About You21 May 2012 at 13:08

    Constellation is beautiful and I'll never tire of seeing it (honest!!) but Cherry Star is so beautiful and it's a tough call but I think it's my favourite of yours! I adore everything about it and that is just the MOST PERFECT background fabric. I adore it!!

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  60. ayumills21 May 2012 at 13:11

    Such a beautiful! I was staring at this quilt for so long because it's so pleasing to see the beautiful flow of colors! Love the text background too!

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  61. Marci Girl22 May 2012 at 02:37

    That Ikea word fabric just makes it PERFECT! Love it, and such a great job laying out the colors the way you did, so beautiful!

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  62. Katie B22 May 2012 at 21:21

    Both gorgeous quilts! Seems like you need to keep making more star quilts!

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  63. Jenn23 May 2012 at 03:24

    Really lovely! I just finished my Cherry quilt too - I love the colors in yours!

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  64. Melinda23 May 2012 at 23:34

    Love it! And I especially love the little gnomes! I made a camera case out of that fabric and it still makes me smile nearly two years later!

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  65. ARTwendy ...24 May 2012 at 00:01

    I adore your colour choice & you have done Sarah proud I am sure ... great work! I just voted for you!! Cheers ....

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  66. felicity25 May 2012 at 07:01

    So glad you shared this for BQF! (I nominated this in the ROYGBIV category).

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  67. Eileen30 May 2012 at 08:52

    i just love stars and yours are beautiful! thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  68. Amy1 June 2012 at 12:24

    Both quilts are gorgeous!

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  69. Sarah Fielke28 June 2012 at 23:32

    Wow this looks so great in the rainbow Hadley and I love your background fabric. Well done!! xx

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  70. Sonia B10 October 2012 at 05:55

    What a lovely, lovely quilt. Your choice of that large text print for the background was so spot on for the large star block. Beautiful!

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  71. Maggie1 November 2012 at 00:09

    This is such a special quilt. I so love the unusual choice of text for background, which I really would expect for a pillow, but not a quilt. So great!

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  72. Jess28 January 2013 at 15:38

    I can't even tell you how much I LOVE this quilt! It's just fantastic.

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  73. Rachel5 February 2014 at 18:31

    I love this quilt!!! So beautifully done.

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