Its that time of year again when Amy (thank you Amy!) organizes an online quilt festival.
My entry is my Color Block Quilt. It’s not a new quilt, more like a recently re-discovered quilt from back when I was beginning this whole quilting journey.
I made this only a few months after I started quilting, with some of my prized scraps that I couldn’t part with. I love it because its kind of wonky, its not square at all, and I like to think of all the loads of things I’ve learned since then. Plus its just fun to look at.
This little quilt is a reminder that quilting should be fun, with less worrying about technique, and more about just going for it. My past entries can be found here, here, and here.
To see all of the quilt festival entries visit Amy’s blog. (click on the button below)
84 comments:
I think that's a great quilt;) First quilts seem to be oblivious to rules, which is what I think makes them so cool;) I wish I had taken pictures of my first quilts....I made them without the "required" amount of quilting, and they soon showed my why we do certain things;)
Happy Quilting!!
I like it. It's fun and so happy and colourful. Nice!
I love this pretty "square rainbow" of yours. Makes me smile. Playful and joyful quilts are the best!
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I lvoe the colors. It makes me think of those colorful little nesting box toys for babies. Wonderful!
It's a happy little eye-catcher. Cool that your first quilt already was "free-style"!
Just such fabulous colour! And what dynamite fabrics are in it. Yum.
Great Quilt! It's so fun to look at ... I see a little HR, DS, Pez, and AB. But then I love ALL your quilts. =)
Erin
www.dutchgirldiary.blogspot.com
Such a gorgeous, happy and FUN quilt.
Andi :-)
I love all the color. It's a great reminder to let go and quilt as you feel.
What a fun entry!
I really love how colorful this quilt is! And it's really awesome that the quilt evokes such memories for you, those are the best kind!
I love it. Great colors and fun that it isn't "perfect"! I so agree that we shouldn't worry so much about the rules. That is why I happily live in the land of "good enough".
I love a good rainbow quilt!!
Great quilt, its really cheered up a dull day!
Oh I remember this quilt from way back when I started following you! Still love it.
Love it, Allison! The happy colors are so YOU!
Very fun!
This is one of my very favorite quilts in my Flickr favorites... :) I love that you've "brought it back". It's just happy to me! :)
very nice! the colors are so fun!
I love this one (as you know since I did a version of it)!!! The color combination is so fun. I can't believe it's one of your first quilts - wish my first quilts looked that good.
I love the quilt. Colors and fabrics are perfect.
Carol
Love the colors and fabrics. Too fun!
I love it! The colors are so bright and cheerful.
I can't believe that's one of your first quilts! I love it--it's one of my favorites, and I've had it in my tumblr page for a long time!
You're right! It IS fun to look at :)
It's really lovely! I love giant log cabins!
I love the effect of the wonky block. How cute.
Love this quilt. And I appreciate your comment about quilting should be fun - good advice!
I really like this bright and cheerful quilt.
A fun way to learn how to quilt :)
Sweet and cheerful!
You color block is a great quilt especially with the comment about quilting should be fun without worry of technique. I read somewhere else that for goodness sake, they are blankets and who can screw up a "blanket"? We all need to remember that.
Dear Allison,
You inspire to me to continue on my own journey of quilting.
For this, I thank you:)
Happy bright quilt! Love it!
Love this a lot! All the scraps are just perfect and so fun!
this is so fun..i love it
This looks like a beautiful rainbow! So wonderful!
It is a wonderful piece and I think our first ones are always the most special.
Debbie
I love it!!! It's a beautiful quilt! Thanks for sharing it with us!
This quilt makes me happy to look at it - I love the colors, I love the wonkiness, the fabrics are great - so glad you posted it!
Oh, I love this so much! I might have to steal this idea for my daughter's playroom :)
What a colorful and fun quilt! I love love love it!
You're so right, sometimes quilting needs to be more about having fun and the creative process rather than the quest for perfection (especially for new quilters like me)!
I love it! It's so colorful and cheerful, and just the slightest bit off kilter!!
cute quilt! People pay big money for off kilter now days! looking at it for me, makes me think you did it on purpose!
It's beautiful Allison! I love your website too! Jo Anna
thats a beautiful quilt.. im your newest follower hoping over form creation corner blog. Di dyou ever get the pumpkin costume finished? anyways if you wnana follow back you can at http://punkrockmomma.com
What a super fun quilt. I love it! Thanks for sharing.
oooh! that is definitely one of my favorites of yours! Good choice :) Hope you're well!
A clever quilt!
Yes Quilting should be fun and this one looks like fun. And isn't "wonky" in now?
Thanks for sharing.
I love first quilts, and this one is so bright and happy! Ah... memories! :)
Hi Allison.
This is a great quilt. Wonderful colours and layout. I think it is fun to look at what we have sewn in the past, not to compare, but to let us know what we have achieved in the time that has passed!
What a wonderful memory!!
This looks fab hanging over the brightly coloured kids toys
Adorable! What a great quilt for a children play area.
Angie - www.craftedAngles.com
This is one of my favorites of yours. I would love to make a similar one for my rainbow loving daughter! Lovely work!
It's really pretty. I like all the different colors in it.
Hi, I love the COLORS.. yes it seems that quilting has gotten easier, with new designers, the quilt designs themselves have gotten back to basics, sometimes with a little twist.. I love your quilt, great way to use up scraps...
Oh ! I LOVE It. What a great idea. I might have to do my own version! :)
Thank you for sharing. :)
beautiful, love the bright cheery colors!
Fun quilt! I'm a big fan of wonky:)
So bright and cheery! Very fun!
This is a very uncommon type of first quilt, ignoring all the rules and just playing. Love that orange Katie Jump Rope large floral...I have some scraps I am hoarding. Thanks for sharing your quilt's story :)
I love this because it IS happy! I cannot believe you jumped in and made this after a few months of quilting. Then again you are an amazing talent and youre never afraid to just go for it.
You're an inspiration to me every time you post ! You remind me it's only fabric and the whole process is meant to be fun.
When I first loaded your blog I thought oh it's "Wonderfully Wonky" and sure enough as I read your post I saw you used that same word "Wonky". Truly it looks cheerful and happy. It fits in perfectly right where you have it hanging. I'll call it Bright and Beautiful as well.
Lovely quilt! I like what you are writing about worrying about techique. You are so right, just jump into it and have fun. Thank you for sharing!
Great quilt! I love the colors and a little wonkiness...even better :)
Those are always the best quilts,the first. I love the fabrics and colors. Thanks for sharing!
The colors are so fun and I love that it isn't square :) It makes it more interesting. Happy quilting!
I love this! The colors are so happy! :)
Your quilt is so Happy! I really like it!
I agree with Mel and Tove...this is a really happy quilt!
I love this little quilt! The wonkiness makes it really work. It is so bright and cheerful!
What a great way to use up all the leftover backing fabric one seems to collect when trimming your quilt for binding. I love the way it sits off centre.
This has inspired me...that i should make a few small quick quilts..for kids deco! Its just gorgeous! I love the simple colors..simple design and great fabrics! xx
So cute - so inspiring!
I love this quilt it is so happy and forgiving, just the way I like them, ah! and super colorful, I love it!
I love how you used your scraps and the placement of the colors!
This is so fresh; I love it!
I love looking at it too. Thanks for the reminder about quilting being fun.
What a fun quilt! Love it!
i couldn't agree more! and simples is always better!
It's very pretty and clean looking. The quilt has a fresh look to it. Very nice.
ok, I'm going through the quilt festival pics. I know I commented earlier on it, but just wanted to comment again and say the colors make me smile...
It's so sweet!
fun, vibrant quilt. so reminiscent of those baby blocks that stack within themselves. thanks for sharing and have a great day!
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