Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Bloggers' Quilt Festival: In a (Solid) Pickle

Hello and welcome if you're visiting for the first time from Amy's wonderful Bloggers' Quilt Festival! Feel free to say a while and have a look around.

I'm not blogging a new quilt for BQF this time, unfortunately. But I am blogging a favourite.

In a (Solid) Pickle

I made this mini quilt for the For the Love of Solids Modern Swap on Flickr. There's a longer process post here if you'd like lots of detail. But the short of it is that the block is a Pickle Dish, hence the quilt's name. I found the inspiration in a Kaffe Fasset book - Quilt Romance. The inspiration quilt was done in patterned fabric, but as soon as I saw the block I knew that's what I wanted to make for my partner.

The quilting was a challenge to figure out - I was leaning toward free-motion somethingorother, but my quilty friends helped and I went in a totally different direction. What a great decision! I love how the quilting makes the block look spiky and adds a New York Beauty-esque layer to the overall look.

In a (Solid) Pickle quilting detail


I hope you enjoyed my quilt and please be sure to visit the other fantabulous creations that are being shared in the Festival (500 as I write this post!).

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26 comments:

  1. Heather D.November 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I've seen this one before on your blog, but I just love it. The solids are awesome and you did a good job with figuring out how to quilt it. Love it.

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  2. lauraNovember 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    beautiful quilt! i love the use of all solids.

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  3. LyNovember 2, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    what a fun design done all in solids. i am such a fan of using solids myself - i bet this certainly brightens up your partners space! Great job =)

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 2, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I have loved this from the start. Super use of color and quilting.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    This is a fab quilt Felicity. The quilting totally makes it. Love the circus-esque look.

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  6. BendingPins.comNovember 2, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Wow, stunning! I'm totally blown away by this mini quilt, It looks so intricate and difficult! LURVE!

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  7. LeanneNovember 2, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I love this quilt and seeing it again is a treat! The quilting is perfect, the colours wonderful, it is just a piece of art.

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  8. NatalieNovember 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I love love love this!! You have such a talent for color and design!

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  9. PoppyprintNovember 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Oh yeah, that's the one, baby! Well, your wordy quilt was pretty deluxe, too. I must say....

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  10. MariQuiltsNovember 2, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love this little quilt.....it just sparkles.

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  11. CarlaNovember 2, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I love everything about this fun quilt, Felicity! Are you going to make one for yourself?......what a hard thing to give away!!

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  12. Live a Colorful LifeNovember 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I think you solid quilts are just amazing. I LOVE this quilt. It would have been hard to give away. But then again, I have been on the receiving end of your extreme generosity. This is a beautiful quilt, and the quilting is amazing.

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  13. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Oh I love this quilt panel, the solids are great in it - one for my to do list I think

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  14. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsNovember 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love it! The colours are great, the quilting is amazing.

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  15. DebbieNovember 3, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    oh yeah - this one's a winner - just beautiful & inspiring!

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  16. KristieNovember 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Love this one :)

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  17. Cynthia FNovember 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Wow! It's just gorgeous & I love the quilting- it suits it perfectly!

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  18. CynthiaNovember 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This is a great quilt! I love the bright colors on the gray background and the quilting is brilliant!

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  19. SandraNovember 3, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    What a great quilt, love the saturated colors and you can never go wrong with pickle dishes.
    Such a timeless quilt.
    Come see my entries #29 miniature applique reproduction and #31 antique 1850 Bethlehem Star.

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  20. HeidiNovember 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    love it - love it - love it !
    :-))

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  21. Archie The Wonder DogNovember 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Wow, it's fabulous!!

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  22. MollyNovember 4, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I love this quilt! Tho colors, the curves and the quilting are so impressive. Solids rule!

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  23. CindyNovember 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Gorgeous! You're right! The quilting really enhances the design!

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  24. stitchinpennyNovember 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love this quilt. You took the very established pattern and gave it a wonderful twist.

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  25. RobinNovember 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    The quilting really is effective! At first glance, I thought those were all points. So cool!!! It really is a wonderful quilt, and your use of solids is just fabulous. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  26. CarmenNovember 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    WOW! That is really beautiful! The quilting really sets it off well.

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