Sunday 19 April 2009

Norfolk Quilt

Well, what a fantastic idea an online quilting festival is and I'm really enjoying looking at all the exhibits.

This is my first foray into blogging so please excuse any errors - that applies to my quilting too but it's all about enjoyment and learning.

The quilt I am exhibiting is entitled "Norfolk" and was my first attempt at a quilt using blocks. I chose the fabrics to reflect the colours of the North Sea - from steely grey to turquoise blue depending on the weather and the tide. The blocks all have a link with the county of Norfolk: Old Windmill, Nelson's Victory, Bird In The Air and Sailboat. The quilt was backed with a brushed cotton fabric to make it a cosy lap cover for those chilly evenings by the sea.

As well as being a novice blogger I'm very young in quilting years but after trying lots of crafts have found it is the thing for me. I love everything about it, getting the ideas and pondering them, design, finding the right fabrics, threads etc, cutting, sewing, quilting....all of those in almost any order...and finally, after a bit of self-criticism, enjoying what I have created.

9 comments:

  1. I love the colors and anything to do with pinwheels :)

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  2. Your quilt looks lovely. Love the colors. Definitely reminds me of days by the North Sea :)

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  3. I am fairly new to blogging as well. I did some last year and sort of gave it up but then all of a sudden I started again. So keep going at it. Your quilt is lovely.

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  4. I love the cool blue colors! You did a really great job. I am new to the blogging world too. It has been so great to meet other quilter/bloggers via this virtual quilt festival. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Welcome to Blogland! I love your quilt! Great colours. Glad you joined in the fun!

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  6. Welcome to blog- and quilting land! Your quilt looks lovely. Living close to the Northsea I can feel the breeze and smell the sea in your quilt!

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  7. Always love to see pinwheels, so glad you decided to join in this most fabulous festival

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  8. I love the colors/fabrics you choose - great quilt! Thanks for sharing :)

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  9. I love the combination of color with pattern. Great quilt

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