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Thursday, January 29, 2009

A Little Bit of Inspiration

This past Tuesday night was our quilt group. We always have show and tell and it's always inspirational. I thought I'd share some of the quilts that inspired me. I'm sorry about all of the heads as I was in the back row and couldn't avoid them. If you want to see the first half of the show and tell you can go to Nanette's blog at Freda's Hive (I was a few minutes late).

This had to be one of my favorites that night.

Pinwheel Quilt

I'm pretty sure this is a Buggy Barn Pattern too. Love the flags!!!

Look at this awesome binding. I love how it's been notched and the corners cut at an angle. Great Job Sharon. This is a buggy barn pattern.

Love the rich colors.

According to Paula she started this quilt nearly 20 years ago.

Love the crows and the TURKEY!

Click on the picture to see this darling I Spy Quilt.
It has realistic magnifying glasses.
They were made with a gold bias tape.

Look at that unique border fabric.
I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.

Really Gorgeous Log Cabin Quilt by Gail.

I love this scrappy quilt.

This Americana Quilt is just beautiful.
I'm sorry I didn't catch who designed it.
I'd like to know too if anyone knows.

This is a beautiful applique quilt.

The quilt on the left is the wall hanging that goes with the quilt.
Helen is a fantastic quilter and machine quilts on her Bernina.

I love this bright and happy floral applique quilt.

Chocolate Bunnies

American Jane Pattern
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32 comments:

  1. floraJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks for making us look so good. You and Nanette are wonderful!

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  2. JudiJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Beautiful quilts! I loved the notched binding, incredible! I will have to try that sometime.

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  3. LaurieJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing Kim, I had several favorites, what inspiration!

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  4. ThimbleannaJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Well, I was a bit jealous that you have so much quilt inspiration at your fingertips, but I REALLY jealous that you and Nanette are in the same guild!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful quilts!

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  6. martameigaJanuary 29, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    All beautiful... but I am really impressed with the first one, the valentine quilt.... it is impressive!
    love

    marta

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  7. Vicki ♥January 30, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    Wow.....what great inspiration!! If you are inspired after seeing all of those there is something wrong.

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  8. Diana NapierJanuary 30, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    You quilt with a very talented group.

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  9. MelJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Thanks for sharing with us! Beautiful quilts!!

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  10. antique quilterJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    that amercana quilt was designed by the Blackbird ladies, alma allen and barb adams.
    I have the book will look it up for you later.
    Kathie

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  11. Material MaryJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    What a show and share night!! The notched quilt border, the gorgeous applique's and piecing...this guild has some pretty serious artists and I loved your sharing this!!!
    Mary

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  12. Judy January 30, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful quilts.

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  13. Karen - Quilts...etc.January 30, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    wonderful, beautiful quilts. I love the valentine quilt I have seen it and know some ladies working on it, I do not want to make it myself but it is pretty.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  14. NedraJanuary 30, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks for sharing the rest of That Alpine Group. Nanette mentioned it would be on your blog and I've been excited to see! I actually was in town for one night and it was Tuesday! But we had another commitment so I couldn't come.
    I have made the Americana quilt you asked about. It's from the book "Women Of Grace And Charm" by Barb Adams and Alma Allen. I think Judi might have the book.

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  15. HeatherJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Thanks for sharing. It is wonderful to see the beautiful work that people are doing everywhere!

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  16. Material MaryJanuary 30, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Kim,
    I've awarded you with the Kreative Blog award because I love your blog!! Go to my blog for instructions.
    Mary

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  17. Lisa @ Life with 4!January 30, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    i think my favorites would be the Americana and the Log Cabin... although they are all great!
    that's quite a group of talented quilters!

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  18. SherriJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    What GORGEOUS quilts...I love the first one best, though! Thanks so much for sharing...I live in a small town and don't get to see too many trunk shows!

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  19. AninaJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    So much inspiration! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. JeanneJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for sharing the show and tell! There's lot of talent among that group.

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  21. SandyJanuary 30, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful quilts, thanks for sharing the quilt show. Very hard to pick a favorite ~ love them all.

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  22. KristinJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Love the show and tell! I almost feel like I was at the meeting. I can't wait for my guild meeting next week now.

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  23. PatJanuary 30, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    WOW...what a group you have there! I loved every single quilt you showed us. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. CindyJanuary 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Like having our own quilt show right at our fingertips. Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful art. I have pushed "rewind" (LOL)several times. Just love others' pieces.

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  25. Nanette MerrillJanuary 30, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I'm glad you got these up. Your pics are great. Thanks!

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  26. MichelleJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Great! Thanks for the eye candy...and I love Jan Brett!

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  27. Pretty ThingsJanuary 30, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    The Eye-Spy quilt was terrific!!!

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  28. ThearicaJanuary 30, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Great trunk show! I think my favorite has to be the Halloween Houses w/ Flags... :-)

    LOTS of inspiring quilts!

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  29. KimJanuary 31, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Ah! The photo of the Vintage Valentine quilt reminded me that's one I've gotten the patterns for, collected fabrics for, and . . . well, I'm sure you can guess the rest. Yeah, there really ISN'T any "rest." Just a big SOMEDAY! LOL!

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  30. KathyFebruary 1, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Wow -- what inspiration and a talented group of quilters! I enjoyed the show.

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  31. whimzeestitchesFebruary 2, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Great inspirations - so much talent and so much eye candy to enjoy in those beautiful creations. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. AlissaFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Wow, what a talented group. Every one of those quilts is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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