Friday 9 October 2009

Baskets-a-go-go


Earlier this year I took part in the bloggers quilt festival, it was great, over 250 visitors to my blog, I visited more than 200 blogs, found some great ones that I wouldn't have stumbled across before. This is my entry for the Autumn Festival..... A big cheer for Amy - great idea!
I made this quilt forever ago, but I love it. It was for the Show that Empire Quilters in New York, had in 2002, it won a ribbon. I then entered it into the 'Transforming Traditions' (juried) show at Dean Clough with the Quilters Guild of the British Isles, again 2002. 63 by 86 cm, 25 by 34 inches.
It was the beginning of a really productive time for me.
Plain cotton, fused, fused binding, machine quilted.
Inspired by Karen Stone's technique.

62 comments:

Vicki W said...

That is a terrific quilt!

Lucy said...

i think the colours are great and i really like the design too.

Anonymous said...

Well done! What a fun quilt!!

Lesly said...

Love the dramatic colours!

Anne at Film and Thread said...

What a great design! Thank you for sharing it!

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

I love your happy funky baskets!

Rhondi said...

Hi Dawn
I love the contrast of the bright colors with the black. Congratulations on your awards.
Happy quilting, Rhondi

Kaye Prince said...

This is such an interesting quilt! I don't think I've ever seen anything like it - great job!

Kelli said...

So unique and fun! Your colors look fantastic against the black.

Carol said...

As always you have such wonderful ideas and color choices.

Tami @ Lemon Tree Tales said...

There's great energy in this quilt with all the geometric designs, especially the zig-zags.

Katie B said...

This is incredible! I love the colors.

stitchinpenny said...

What a fun quilt. The colors are beautiful and the basket design terrific.

Catherine said...

Love this quilt. Very fun and funky design. Thanks for sharing.

Zonnah said...

It is beautiful!

Stephanie Hughes said...

This is a beautiful quilt, it is very different and unique. I can see why it won a competition. Thanks to Park City Girl, we are finding inspiration from many others! Love your blog too! Thanks for sharing, Stephanie

Sara said...

Now that's a fun quilt! It is really cute.

Granny Lyn said...

What a fun quilt! colorful and fancy! thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

What dynamic colors and design...

Helen said...

Congrats on the ribbon! Stunning quilt!

Helen said...

Congrats on the ribbon! Great colours. :)

Quiltluver said...

Beautiful quilt. I love the wavy border too.

Anonymous said...

It is wonderfully graphic!

Ariane said...

A beautiful and colorful quilt. I love it.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

Lovely work! It packs a PUNCH! great color.

Wacky Woman said...

Wonderful quilt. Excellent!

Anonymous said...

I love this quilt. It's so happy! Wonderful use of color!

Terri Stegmiller said...

Fabulous quilt!

Anonymous said...

What a great quilt! Thanks for sharing.

Melinda said...

I really like this quilt. The baskets are so colorful and cheerful.

Martha Wolfe said...

Love the colors you've chosen!

Leslie said...

wow this is impressive. lovely and bright!!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

very nice - this is a great quilt.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Tammy said...

What a fun quilt! I love the design on the baskets!

Blessings,
Tammy ~@~

Rosalyn Manesse said...

I love basket quilts, and yours is spectular

Uniquely Yours Creations said...

I love the name "baskets-a go-go"
What a fun quilt!

Anonymous said...

I love the strong colours and graphic impression. Beautiful!

Carrie P. said...

Great quilt. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Jocelyn said...

Such an interesting quilt. Very dramatic and stunning.

Jocelyn
http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I enjoy your quilt's primitive and funky flair! : ) The colors and shapes are such fun.

ParisMaddy said...

Love the graphic design and flowing feeling to this piece.

Thanks for sharing.

Busy Little Quilter said...

This is beautiful. I love the colors and the design.

Linda and Michelle said...

Bright and improvisational! I love the colors and the subtle changes on each basket!

bellsjo said...

It is really bold and striking - I love it!

Miri said...

Wonderful! I love the sense of motion created by the border! A totally happy quilt!

Rene' said...

Great design and amazing colors. Thanks for sharing.

Paula, the quilter said...

It reminds me of the molas done by the Cuna Indians in Panama. Nice.

Bev said...

Very nice, colorful and fun quilt. Love the design. thanks for sharing.

Angie in SoCal said...

Love your quilt. It looks like some of the Greek ceramics I saw when I visted the Greek islands.
Terrific!

Angie in SoCal said...

Terrific quilt - reminds me of the Greek ceramics I saw in the Greek islands.

Martine Kuciel said...

thème classique revisité dans des couleurs toniques ,très joli

ale balanzario said...

Lovely quilt, great desing, you really did a great job.
Ale

Jeannette said...

Hello in Istanbul from California...may your bright basket be full! Unusual lovely quilt.

Unknown said...

Beautiful baskets! I love your use of solids - thanks for sharing :)

Unknown said...

Love the colors! How fun! :)

Deborah said...

great colors and design

Vivian said...

Such a dramatic quilt. The colors are awesome and the design so unique. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Anonymous said...

What a stunning quilt. It most certainly deserved that ribbon.

I love the name of your blog and am going to read more.

Patty said...

What a great quilt. I love the colors and creativity.

Thistle Cove Farm said...

This quilt made me S-M-I-L-E... and I thank you for that big smile!

Marika said...

I like it the quilt very nice.
Marika

AnnieO said...

This is one peppy and joyful basket quilt! Love it. Thanks for sharing your quilt's story.

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