Saturday, May 14, 2011

Bloggers' Quilt Festival Spring 2011

Thank You, Amy for once again inviting us to participate in this amazing event.
I am so excited to visit fellow bloggers from all over the world, in the course of the next week and to learn more about their quilts, their stories and their blogs. This festival of Quilts always makes me so happy to be a quilter and to be able to share our passion for quilting in this amazing way!


This spring I want to share an 'oldie but goodie' with you. I made this quilt in 2003, to mark my parents 35th wedding anniversary. My mom and dad are so proud of this quilt and only put it on their King sized bed from time to time to mark special occasions. (...or when special visitors come around and the quilt gets taken out of the cedar chest and ceremoniously displayed in conjunction with the latest pictures of their grandchildren.
:) 
I have to admit, this is still one of the best feelings in the world and it is right up there with those 10's ( A+ 's) and wonky ashtrays that were so proudly brought home as a child.
:)


 This is one of the first quilts that I ever completed. And those of you that have seen my Klosjes quilt will see a lot of similarities in design, colour and even the same border-fabric used. The centre medallion is paper pieced (I had not done this before and had no idea what I was in for!), and it was was on this quilt that I really learned to hand-Quilt.


Thank You, Mami y Papi, for always believing I could do anything I put my mind and effort to. And thank you for always encouraging and cheering me on, ( ...and giving me a stiff push, when I needed it!)

Your Daughter that misses you and loves you,
Valita

All these pictures where taken last January in Aruba, when we were visiting home for the Holidays.


And if you are interested in last year's entry, Baba's quilt, I need to confess that it is still being Quilted...
:) 




Enjoy the Festival!!!
:)
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  1. JanetMay 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    It's a beautiful quilt and a lovely story to go with it. It's wonderful that you have such supportive parents who are righfully proud of you. I'm amazed at your gorgeous quilting, for a beginner back then, that was an amazing result.

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  2. LoriMay 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    What a lovely quilt and a beautiful story!

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  3. katrienMay 14, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Nice quilt and such a lovely quiltwork.

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  4. CityHouseStudioMay 14, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    What a beautiful quilt - your photos are stunning!
    I cannot imagine the work that went into this - with the paper piecing and hand quilting - yikes! It's amazing!

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  5. Andrea May 14, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Gracias valentina por pasar por mi blog.
    Me encanta esta colcha que trabajo de acolchado has hecho.. una pregunta a mano?

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  6. Rose MarieMay 14, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Delightful quilt and it is so nice to be able to use pieces from this quilt into your current klosjes quilt and probably other future quilts as well.

    Love your hand quilting and the whole design ... lovely!

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  7. KrizaMay 14, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Your quilt is just stunning, and I love the story of it too!
    Your quilting is unbelievable...
    Great work Valentina!
    Thansk for visiting my blog here too! :-)
    Kriza
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  8. QuiltbenacoMay 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Grazie per la visita"
    il tuo quilt è veramente stupendo!
    Ciao

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  9. Martine KucielMay 15, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    splendide médaillon,très joli felicitations

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  10. Sue-AnneMay 15, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Beautiful quilt Valentina and love the special sentiments that go with it, especially it getting displayed with the latest photos of the grandkids!!!

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  11. Lee DMay 15, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    wow I can't believe you hand quilted this, it is stunning and they are lucky to have received it.

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  12. LeeanneMay 15, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    What a beautiful quilt, your lucky parents!
    My kids laugh at all the 'bits' I have stored away that they made me over the years.

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  13. Benta AtSLIKstitchesMay 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    A lovely quilt ... Hand quilted???? I am speechless, it must have taken AGES! Such patience! :-)

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  14. LonciMay 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    What a beautiful quilt:)

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  15. Jenny's Place OnlineMay 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love the design you have used here. How could anyone not want to display it on special occasions. Happy crafting, Jenny :)

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  16. TerryMay 15, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    A beautiful quilt which is obviously love for who made it. Very traditional for a special quilt to only come out on special occassions.

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  17. matheaMay 15, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    A beautiful quilt and such lovely quilting too. No wonder your parents are proud to show it off!

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  18. ShayMay 15, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    The hand quilting on that is to DIE for. No wonder that quilt only gets brought out for special occasions! It's gorgeous.

    I recently paper pieced something and was almost tearing my hair out....I feel your pain.

    From my naughty corner to yours ...so nice to meet you too!

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  19. VivianMay 16, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    You created a family heirloom, Valentina. It's a stunning quilt, and as a young quilter, you were brave and adventurous and successful! Such a wonderful surprise for your parents.

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  20. KatrinaMay 16, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful quilt and story! I love it!

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  21. Carol at SerendipityMay 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Valentina,

    What a beautiful quilt. I have spent some time reading some of your older posts. I shall have to do more research of the Camelot quilt.

    You have a lovely blog. I am your newest follower.

    Carol

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  22. Jacque.May 16, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! And, with a wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing this.

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  23. myBearpawMay 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Fabulous quilt and lovely story, Valentina! Your hand quilting is just awesome!

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  24. DeonnMay 16, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Valentina, what a treasure you created for your parents, so beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  25. RaewynMay 16, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    A beautiful quilt and a lovely story behind it, Valentina.I love the centre medallion and that 'matching' border. You are rightfully proud of it.

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  26. Laurel H.May 17, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    The hand quilting is just amazing, and the story is wonderful. :)

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  27. stitchinpennyMay 17, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Your profile makes reference to focusing on the beauty - you succeeded with this quilt.

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  28. EditfoltMay 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    This beautiful quilt. Once I try this pattern.

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  29. BarbMay 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    What a lovely gift! Your quilting is absolutely beautiful!
    and what a pretty blog too!

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  30. baukjeMay 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Prachtig, het quiltpatroon op de blauwe border is heeeeeeel erg mooi. Is het je eigen patroon? Ik vind baba's quilt ook erg mooi. Als ik moest kiezen koos ik , denk ik, toch voor de laatste!!

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  31. KarenMay 18, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    It is a stunning quilt. I think it is wonderful that your parents are so proud of it, too.

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  32. UnaMay 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    What a beauty it is V! It must be such a joy for your parents to have it out and let it remind them of you:) They look like lovely people - knowing you, they must be!

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  33. Sarcastic QuilterMay 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    It's just beautiful. Your eye for colors and pattern are great.

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  34. EileenMay 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Lovely and vibrant quilt and what a fabulous present for your parents. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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My Patchwork Family Through Adoption

A Bit of Africa and China
Came knocking on our door
And in a home where there was longing
Now empty rooms no more

Like a Quilt of Many Colours
Our Family stitched together into One
God's Love and Grace for us Abundant
In the Miracle of our Sons

Written by Valentina
2006