pieceful kwilter: Blogger's Quilt Festival

i want to play this year! i've remember seeing this and kicking myself for not joining in (it's so simple), so this year i'm joining in the fun! Amy from the Creative Side is the wonderful host. stop by her blog if you want to play to!

My submission is my kitchen sink quilt, DoodleBug Jumbalaya.

i used all my leftovers, orphans, and test blocks. even the HST border was a refused border (twice, in two colors) from another quilt.

i used my favorite color, lime green, as the backing cause i knew i wanted the quilting to show.

after debating between quilting it with an edge to edge or a custom, i decided to custom quilt each block differently. i knew it would be a challenge, turned out to be a bigger challenge than i previously thought. the work was worth it! i love it!

i also used my 'trash back' concept with the quilting. (i left the picture big, so click on it for all the details.) with a 'trash back' i use up all my leftover bobbins from other quilts. so all the different designs are in different colors making the back almost as cool as the front.

it is one of my favorite quilts to date. it hasn't made it to the bed yet, but it's next in rotation *smile*

thanks for stopping by and having a look.

33 comments:

Sarah October 28, 2011
Wow your quilt and your quilting is outstanding!
Sue DaurioOctober 28, 2011
Boy if that quilt doesn't put a smile on your face when you cuddle up, nothing will! What a wonderful bright and cheery quilt. And as always, fabulous quilting!!
MargaretOctober 28, 2011
The quilt is great, but the quilting takes my breath away!
Borderline QuilterOctober 28, 2011
Love it Shannon, I see that one was pre wedding too....Cool!
trishOctober 28, 2011
Wow. What fun quilt! :o)
DebbieOctober 28, 2011
Amazing quilting designs....I am never brave enough to mix it all up.
MegOctober 28, 2011
as usual, you rocked this quilt....
i wish i had enuf LAers up here to make classes worth it for you.
Victoria Findlay WolfeOctober 28, 2011
FUN FUN FUN! love your bright stash!
JaneOctober 28, 2011
What a great idea with the bobbins! Now I know what to do with all the partially filled ones I have laying around. Great quilt, too!
Donna~~October 28, 2011
Such a fun quilt! My kitchen sink blocks would never blend so nicely, but your quilt looks great!
ShariOctober 28, 2011
A quilt in the true spirit of quilting! Love it.
AnonymousOctober 28, 2011
really like the "trash back" concept of using up all the bobbins

an all-over great quilt, I'm not yet brave enough to open the orphan block box...
Linda at Roscoe's MaOctober 28, 2011
Oh gosh...this turned out wonderfully!!
FlourishingPalmsOctober 28, 2011
Your quilting is amazing. I'm still wishing I could do the same sort of quilting by sit-downing quilting it myself. I just can't afford a longarm, nor sending out my quilts to be quilted. You're so talented, and so fortunate!
AnonymousOctober 29, 2011
Just like you, it's amazing. Love it!
RachaeldaisyOctober 29, 2011
What a wonderful, bright, happy, fabulous quilt!! I love the quilting and the wonderful green backing!!
JennyOctober 29, 2011
Fun...fun...quilt! The colors are bright and love all the different blocks! The green back is perfect!
MarleneOctober 29, 2011
An amazing fun quilt-inspiration to use all those orphan blocks lying around. Your quilting is fantastic.
EileenOctober 30, 2011
Just such a fun quilt. So vibrant and love the use of orphans. Grest quilting, too! Thanks for sharing and have a great day
Kit LangOctober 30, 2011
Wow, beautiful quilting!!!!!
KarenOctober 31, 2011
It is wonderful to see how well you have drawn everything together. What a wonderful way to use up so many bits and pieces. It looks great.
Lyanna L.October 31, 2011
What a great quilt. I love the idea of the different quilting patterns on the back in the different colors. so smart =)
CraftyGardenMom - TaneshaOctober 31, 2011
Very pretty and colorful quilt! I love the lime green back too.
Sandra KayeOctober 31, 2011
I really love this quilt. All the colors just fab!! Hugs Sandie
MelissaNovember 01, 2011
I love the "trash back" what a great idea :) This is such a happy looking quilt!
Sarcastic QuilterNovember 01, 2011
What a great concept for a quilt. I may have to try this sometime. Yours is definately an inspiration.
VivianNovember 03, 2011
I love kitchen sink quilts and yours is no exception! Also love the idea of "trash back" quilting -- what a great way to use up bobbins and all the custom quilting is great free motion practice. Way to go!
Little Island QuiltingNovember 03, 2011
Wow to both the front and the back!
Pat BNovember 04, 2011
Great idea and I like the border. Nice quilting too.
SherryNovember 04, 2011
Wonderful job on this bright, fun quilt. Love it!
Melissa PNovember 06, 2011
Love the name of this quilt. And the concept of using up those orphans and rejects. Great job!
Benta AtSLIKstitchesNovember 06, 2011
i love the kitchen sink idea for a quilt, and yours is fab!
MarthaNovember 21, 2011
Enjoyed viewing your quilt...thanks for sharing.

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