Thread Tales From A Scrappy Quilter

My 2nd entry will be in the applique division @ Blogger's Quilt Festival and is called "Rosewood Cottage" based on the name of the pattern.    I had lots of fun piecing and machine appliquéing these fun blocks.   The top was completed in 2006 but I only recently found time to quilt and also make the perfect backing for this quilt.     2nd place at local show - applique     Be sure to visit the site and vote for your favorite quilt!      

This was a large category at one of the local guild shows and I never expected to win a thing with this one because it's a "cutesy" type quilt compared to a Baltimore album type applique quilt.  I am thrilled with the judges' report marking many areas as "excellent" and.... of the 4 quilts I entered for judging.... this one had NO DINGS for binding Woohoo!  I also got the notation that "back art adds interest".   This was a pleasant surprise to get this ribbon and the judge's comments make me happy.  I do love applique of all types.  This is the first time I have entered any applique as most of my quilts made are gifts and given away or were older than the time frame for this show.

Photo overload!  I made these blocks off and on from 2001 - 2006 when it finally became a top.  Christmas Break I quilted it!  Binding and sleeve now complete but I do need a label.  This quilt has seen 4 moves, several renovation projects, 2 primary sewing machines, a mid arm, a long arm, every animal we have owned except for 1 since 1989 has seen this in some stage, and 2 boys mostly raised.   I'm so glad I finally got this one quilted.   Quilt Inspectors engaged in discussion!   This backing was not wide enough.   I pulled blocks from a Greenies Quilting Geese exchange called "Blue, Green, Violet" and added a strip to get the width and create some interest on the back.   2 UFOS mostly busted!                                  ...