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I've joined the Bloggers Quilt Festival hosted by Amy. Pop over, check it out and browse through all the great quilts and their stories.
For my favourite completed quilt, I chose Eleanor's Quilt.
It's made using only two different blocks, but by playing with the colouring, it creates a completely different effect. And the white bocks aren't pieced at all, just quilted in dark thread to give the appearance that they are, and a bit of a stained-glass window effect.
I've now used this technique in a number of quits, and intend to keep playing with the endless options for a while, so this quilt was really the start of something. While I've been designing all my own quilts for a while, this was the first in a different direction and something a bit 'me'.
But this quilt gave me an extra-special thrill, because it was the first quilt I had published:
It came out in Australian Patchwork and Quilting Vol16 No 11 last May, and I have my second quilt (Evening Indulgence) in the upcoming issue of Australian Quilters Companion (No 37, I think), due out in a few weeks.
Wow. Great story. I love how the idea developed from computer to sewing machine to baby's room to magazine!!!
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Beautiful design. I especially like the quilting on the white blocks.
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt Emma! And congrats on the publication, and again for the next one coming up!
ReplyDeletejust beautiful.
ReplyDeletehonestly.
It definitely has a stained glass feel to it. The magazine did a wonderful job with their photography of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING! It really is beautiful, and I love the stitching to make it look like stain glass! I am loving reading your blog, all of your work is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a glass window...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how changing the colors, gives you such great effects! Congrats on your publications :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Such talent. If only my hips would stop hurting long enough for me to finish my girls quilt... (due in August).
ReplyDeletelove the orange and blue together.
ReplyDeleteAmazing...really really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe visual impact of this quilt is phenomenal. I love the idea of the quilting making the white blocks looked pieced. Congrats on being published, what an achievement!
ReplyDeleteI really love the idea of making the white look pieced. That is so cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. I love the progression the quilt made as well.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Dionne
That's awesome that it was published! Way cool.
ReplyDeleteI really like the quilting! I might have to try that.
ReplyDeleteWooo-hoo you go girl!!! What a great quilt, and congrats on being published!
ReplyDeleteVery neat quilt. Congrats on being published. So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous design.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful quilt - congratulations on being published!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the quilt AND being published!
Congrats on being published! It is indeed a beautiful quilt, and especially good to share because of the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful quilt has a wonderful story with it. The quilting on the white areas is so effective, too. Thanks so much for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteYour colour choice is impeccable. I'd love to get a quilt design published.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very beautiful quilt. I'm very jealous that you have EQ, I have yet to start out with a plan, I make up as i go along. Congrats on the publications. I'm a big fan of your work :-)
ReplyDeleteSo creative and truly lovely. Eleanor is a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteSuch creativity! Wow - thank you for taking the time to share with us.
ReplyDeleteAlso thank you for the sweet comment on my blog regarding my pinwheel star quilt.
Yes, I did make the quilt on my header. That was just recently finished and I have details in my profile.
Fantastic quilt! You are very talented - love the story of your favorite quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publication. That must have been very exciting.
ReplyDeletePerfect quilt and being published must make it extra special!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of colour to create an optical illusion and depth within the design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am just amazed at such talent. That is a beautiful quilt, and you are right, it does look like glass. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteWow! The colors are very vibrant and especially cheerful. Congrats on getting this published! That must be the highest praise indeed. :-)
ReplyDeleteA very nice graphic quilt & since I get Quilter's Companion[my fave quilt mag.]I'll look out for your next quilt in issue#37!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, and a wonderful story! Congrats on getting this one published, (and the new one!).
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt. I love the details and the quilting effect.
ReplyDeletevery nice, quilts are just great.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely quilt, and congraulations on getting into print! Love it :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - such a colourful quilt and interesting pattern!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! What a thrill to have your work published in such a great magazine, congrats I'll be on the look out for more of your works
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Nice work!
ReplyDeletewhat a great example of what colour placement does for a quilt! Stunning work.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt- I love how you used tone on tone fabrics. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Anna
Really stunning Emma!
ReplyDeleteYou're very talented and yep being published is a treat... my turn soon,
hugs
Robyn xx
Wow! All those angles, I love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! What an accomplishment on being published and getting published AGAIN!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
How exciting to have your work published! What a lovely quilt too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt! Beautiful design!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing quilt. I just love the design and the colors compliment it so beautifully. Congratulations on getting your design published and also the next one.
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that - and to have it published. Very nice quilt.
ReplyDeleteim so jealous you have it published! that is an honor! :) great work! love the colors in it too!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design. I love the flowy waves impression it gives.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely! I just love the use of batiks....they give so much life to a quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt and such a thrill to have it published too. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt and a very luck girl! You are so talented in your designs and ideas.
ReplyDeleteVisually stunning! The dark thread on the white would be risky, but SO worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, isn't this quilting adventure great. I love the story of your "quilt journey". Congrats to you for all your success each and every way, love the cake.:)Rosebudquilting
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt
ReplyDeleteJanie
I love your quilt, lucky Eleanor. I am so glad I joined, - the only down side will be extra time to spend looking at all the various quilts!! Even Less quilting done!!
ReplyDeleteOops me again. I love your quilt your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! And it looks tasty in cake. Yum!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and deceptive in its simplicity. I can see why it was published. Now I have to go search your blog and see if I can find the other quilt which may result in your second published pattern. Very nice...
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt and I would like to eat your cake
ReplyDeleteciao ciao from italy
I love that you made this into a cake as well. Congratulations for being a published quilter. It's a gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Look at how your points match...oh, my...Mine NEVER match that nicely; I get impatient and don't take time to make them right. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, great job on the designing, stitching and publishing your stunning quilt. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is definitely a beautiful quilt and even better to know you designed it. I would love to take a class with you someday {hint, hint}.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
You have an amazing brain, no doubt! Fantastic design and technique--mixed with beautiful colors and love! Perfect example of what a quilt is. And tasty too!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Congratulations on getting it published and your newest one, too. That must be exciting, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The quilt IS gorgeous!
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