It's the Blogger's Quilt Festival again starting this weekend. It's the biggest linky party out there and, if you haven't linked to it before, try it out this year and you will have a lot of fun having new visitors to your blog and visiting lots of new blogs.
My favourite quilt this year so far is my theyoutube quilt. Named because it reminds me of the Youtube logo.
Made from a whole mix of Kona solids, using the Sizzix Drunkard's Path dies to make for quick quarter circle cutting and designed on Touchdraw, an iPad app.
Quilted with a grid of lines 2" apart to give it the feel of retro 70s leather modular sofas. And bound in black so that the binding just disappears into the quilt.
This was my original design for the quilt but, once I'd made nine youtubes, it didn't look enough so I kept going and made seven more.
But then when I looked at the design, it seemed a bit lacklustre. My daughter said it would look better if the black borders were a bit wider so I tried that and she was right, that was just what it needed.
And it will be winging its way from England to France as soon as I get it packed up and ready to travel. It's off to live with my big sister as a little thank you for being my most loyal blog follower from day one of this blog when my only friend was the tumbleweed.
Love it Lynne. So bright colourful and unique!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, and your Summersville cushions that I have just noticed in your blog header!
ReplyDeleteUnderstandable why it's your fav - it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt! The colors pop right off the page!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so pretty...love the bright colors! TFS
ReplyDelete~Terry~
Love it! But then I love almost everything you do.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just wonderful! Your sister must be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteAre you going to market a pattern for it?
Maybe do a quilt along with it?
It is fabulous, and I am sure there are many of us out here in blogland who'd love to make one, too!
Perfect entry for the festival, we still need those bright colours to offset the grey weather!
ReplyDeleteMan, I just adore this quilt Lynne.
ReplyDeleteI just love it! Your sistger is a lucky woman!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteI do love this one - pattern, pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat they said: a favorite, for sure!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!! It really is a remarkable piece.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those quilts that makes me smile every time I see it. It is a wonderful use of the DP blocks and has such a retro 70's vibe. I will post my quilt for the festival tomorrow, thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this quilt!! I want one to snuggle under with my puppy:-) It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGlad you entered this quilt...it's FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! Great design and color use. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic quilt!
ReplyDeletewell, you'll win, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! The colours are just spot on!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. Your daughter has a good eye.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is fabulous. I love seeing it!
ReplyDeleteI adore this quilt, it's just fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Lynne. So fun and creative!
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite of yours as well, I have it in my inspiration boards and absolutely love it! I love solids and this just makes me love them even more, thanks for the inspiration Lynne!
ReplyDeletestill loving the quilt. Maybe I should raid the post office and "divert" it to my house ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the Blogger's quilt festival - it's amazing to see what's out there and what you've missed
ReplyDeleteYep, you did it again and with some help, Í hear? Good for her!
ReplyDelete*points up* What they all said! (I'm so unoriginal) I really like the quilts you show us, but this one is just so different that it catches the eye and stays in your head, if you follow. :-)
ReplyDeleteHazle
suntred02 at aol.com
I love this quilt - it has such a happy feel to it. A beautiful gift for your sister!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. This sort of quilt is very much outside my comfort zone. I am "afraid" of solids and dark backgrounds. Well maybe not afraid but they do worry me :-)
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a stunner :-) Your sister gets THE coolest quilts...
ReplyDeleteI really love this one Lynne...so graphic and bright.
ReplyDeleteI get the coolest quilt because I'm the coolest sister, well the third coolest anyway (of 3...)
ReplyDeleteYou know how much I adore this quilt - your best EVER! And you linked up to the festival a nano second before I did!! We will be face to face 2 weeks tomorrow!! x
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! Beautiful quilt, and beautiful design! I want to make it in prints and see how different it looks!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm going to check out the linky now!
ReplyDeleteAmanda Rose
http://sewmuchtosay.blogspot.com
A great design that looks wonderful made in solids. Beautiful quilt, I enjoy the contrast and how the dark background highlights the other fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. So creative and I like how all the colours flow : )
ReplyDeleteI'm leaving a comment just to make you talk to me! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd the fact that your quilt is awesome and stands out in the thumbprints like a beacon! Love it.
What a beautiful quilt Lynne!! It's very you with the bold colours on the dark background, a spectacular quilt indeed!
ReplyDeleteNot bad ;-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! (p.s. Thank you so much for your tutorials on TouchDraw -- I have been using them this week and they are so helpful!!)
ReplyDeleteSuch a corker! Looking forward to the pattern
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are always so stylish! You photograph them beautifully as well. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteSuch a striking design! Still love this quilt.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning quilt!!! Your sister is one lucky gal to be getting this!
ReplyDeletewow, that is just amazing. lucky sister :)
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt ~ it's really fantastic! Have a good time in France!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I am inspired to make a quilt with a black background after seeing yours! It's like modern Amish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It's so striking!
ReplyDeleteI'll say it again, I love this quilt! I'm hoping it does well. I entered the festival for the first time so I'm pretty darn excited about the whole thing!
ReplyDeleteGreat all solids quilt! How did I miss your blog in the festival before!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic - lucky sister!
ReplyDeleteYour finished quilt is definately more beautiful than the original design. It is a fantastic quilt. Mmm, love those Kona solids!
ReplyDeleteWOW love the bright colors
ReplyDeleteAnn
This is beautiful! I love the rich and vibrant colors. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a stunner, your sis does get blooming fab quilts doesn't she!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! Love the colors you used! How lucky for your sister to get this one!
ReplyDeleteI think this is my all time favourite quilt of yours Lynne - gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love modern patterns!
ReplyDeleteMargaret
http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/
This beauty is certainly on my list of favourites, Lynne. Can hardly wait for the pattern!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt - I love the colors !!!
ReplyDeleteVery neat quilt! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeletehave never been a super fan of solid fabric quilts, but yours is so fun and vibrant. it makes me think i need to make a solid fabric one, too. thanks so much for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteReally great quilt design and execution. You should be rightfully proud--and the recipient is a lucky dog! Thank you for sharing your quilt's story.
ReplyDeleteYou realize, of course, that I have decades of experience as a sister and would gladly be added to your roster. Best part is that I don't come with any emotional baggage.
ReplyDeleteI adore this quilt, it's such a cool pattern and I love hearing about your design process.
ReplyDeleteA very lucky sister!
You know I love this quilt - way to go girl
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! What a great use of the drunkards path block!
ReplyDeleteSimply spectacular!!!!!
ReplyDeletebelle réalisation j'adore les couleurs
ReplyDeleteVery Striking! And you make me think I need to get Touchdraw, like, NOW!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful quilt!!
ReplyDeleteSo eye-catching. I love it! Avis x
ReplyDeleteKids are so helpful sometimes...I love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeyond amazing - the colors in this are just wonderful and I love the shapes!
ReplyDeleteI loved this the first time you posted, and I still love it now! The design is so versatile, I think it would be fun to see in different palettes too.
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt. Such a fantastic use of kona solids.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteCool! Love the modern twist!
ReplyDeleteWell you should already know that I LOVE this quilt and good to see your daughter has picked up your eye for design!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it! If you do a pattern or a quilt a long I'll be making it for sure!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteSo unique and striking!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt:))))
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. Great colours and awesome pattern. How neat that your sister will be the recipient!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE - thought about selling the pattern!!!
ReplyDeletePretty sure your sister will love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you chose the colors, so bright against the black. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning design and colors - perfect execution! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love the colors against the black.
ReplyDeleteYour color choice is great. Is this a pattern you created?
ReplyDeleteLove this design and the colors.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! When I first saw it the colors against the black made me think of the game Simon. Love it. It is great to have sisters for support :)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and design a lot. I'm a bright, intense color person and this is right up my alley.
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