Friday, May 13, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival


Welcome to everyone stopping by from Amy's Bloggers Quilt Festival!  For regular readers, this quilt is very familar!  I recently finished this quilt, with the help of many wonderful blocks donated from around the world, to be auctioned off at a fundraiser.

My oldest and best friend was the organizer of the Vive Le Rouge fundraiser and I wanted to do what I could to help her meet her goals.  Well I am so happy to say they did!  Even with terrible weather, the event made their goal.  And the quilt above brought in $500!! 

I received blocks from 8 states and 3 different countries to help pull this quilt together in time.

The quilt is 68 x 90 inches...so a rather good size for a twin bed, or snuggling on the couch. 

Don't forget to click the button below to visit all the quilts entered into the festival!  It is a lot of fun!
And a whole lot of inspiration!!

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38 comments:

  1. LonciMay 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I like this very much:)

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  2. Quilt+BitchMay 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a lovely quilt.

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  3. Linda at Roscoe's MaMay 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love how this quilt came together!

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  4. LeslyMay 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Love the reds in this quilt - it's gorgeous!

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  5. KristenMay 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I do love this quilt! That is a wonderfully successful auction! I'm glad it did well!

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  6. PauletteMay 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    This came out so beautifully, Jenny, and I'm so happy to hear it brought $500 at auction!

    I don't know if I'll have a quilt in the festival (if so, it'll be later, cuz I'd have to finish something), but at least I can say I had small part in one of the blocks in yours! :)

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  7. LisaMay 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful quilt! And congrats on the fundraising, that is impressive.

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  8. SplendorfallsMay 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love love love it! But of course, you already knew that! =)

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  9. melissaMay 13, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    This is one of my favs! its gorgeous!!

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  10. Elizabeth DacksonMay 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    This is so amazing, I love this quilt. How wonderful that you raised so much money with it!

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  11. myBearpawMay 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Gorgeous quilt - love the colours! Well done raising so much money!

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  12. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Love red as the background color! It's really bold and beautiful. And it's so great that it was a collaboration.

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  13. LeeMay 13, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Wow, $500?! That is fantastic! Great job, it's beautiful. : )

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  14. JanMay 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Such a fabulous quilt for a great cause.

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  15. PollythePatchworkerMay 13, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love your quilt. Thanks for sharing this work of art with us.

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  16. JanetMay 13, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love red quilts....and this wonky star in red is perfect!

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  17. Katie BMay 13, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Congrats on bringing in some serious cash for a very worthy cause! It's an awesome quilt.

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  18. JanetMay 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I really love this quilt, red is my favourite colour and I love that you made a decent amount of money for the charity.

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  19. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Congratulations on a successful quilt. The cross blocks look great.

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  20. EileenMay 14, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Love the colors and layout for this quilt. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  21. MaritMay 14, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Oh, its so fresh, fun and fabulous!!! Just love it...

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  22. stitchinpennyMay 14, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I love the quilt. So glad you could help you friend.

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  23. Nina MarieMay 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    What a great way to raise money and create connections between quilters! Also - its a great quilt since not only will it keep you warm but its a nice piece of art - with a lovely use of value and simple shape (the cross) - great job!

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  24. KelliMay 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    What a great way for everyone to get together and make something so beautiful!

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  25. meli BMay 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I do love a good cross quilt. This one is stunning.

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  26. AllieMay 14, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Beautiful - and WOW good for you on raising that amount, that is wonderful!

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  27. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    It is lovely to see that these blocks were donated from so many different places. It has turned into a wonderful quilt. Congratulations!

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  28. Ducks and RabbitsMay 15, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Congrats Jenny! I love the story behind this quilt.

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  29. RachaeldaisyMay 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    This quilt looks wonderful!! I hope it raised lots of money.

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  30. BrittneyMay 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful quilt! I'm not usually a red person, but this quilt makes me want one of my own!!

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  31. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    $500! That's awesome!

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  32. Sarcastic QuilterMay 16, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Great job to you and those who donated. It's lovely.

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  33. MollyMay 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I really love the colors and the composition. Very awesome quilt and I'm so glad it went for a good cause. LOVE IT!

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  34. felicityMay 16, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Totally awesome - LOVE all the reds. Congratulations on such a great fundraiser!

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  35. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I'm so glad to hear that the quilt raised that much money in the raffle. Perhaps someday soon there will be a cure and in a small way we will have contributed.

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  36. VickiMay 21, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I love it! I'm so glad you were able to use it for such a good cause.

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  37. KathrynMay 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful quilt!

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  38. a maidenhair fernJune 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I love your quilt! I featured it on my blog today.
    amaidenhairfern.blogspot.com

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