Skagit Valley Sprint

Skagit Valley Sprint

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival


My entry for this Spring's Blogger's Quilt Festival is this baby quilt that my friend Patty commissioned me to make for her soon-to-be grandson Eli. I was a bit apprehensive about making a quilt for someone and being paid for it, I had never done that before, so of course I was more than nervous. What if she didn't like it? That is always in the back of my mind whenever I make something for someone, which in every case up until now has always been in the form of a gift for that person. Somehow, being paid just upped the antey...I know that many of you quilt on commission, so my story isn't all that unique, but I haven't had a lot of luck making things for or with the peeps with whom I work. Putting that aside, I decided to give it a go anyway and she absolutely loved it (phew)! It was a fun quilt to make, the tutorial can be found on Moda Bake Shop's website...I ADORE the colors, it went together easily and quilting was a breeze, but best of all, Patty AND her daughter loved it...that is worth more than any money I might have made. Go check out all the other entries, but set aside some me time...there's a bunch of beautiful quilts as always!!!

18 comments:

  1. Love the design and the colors you used for this quilt. It's bright and not dark like some others I've seen. Great work!

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  2. Very beautiful cheerful darling, Quilt work

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  3. I can see being nervous making a quilt on commission,I have the same problem:/ We need to just do it!! Love the colors you have chosen!

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  4. The colors you have chosen for this quilt just sing!

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  5. I love the brightness, its such a happy quilt perfect for a baby!! Looks like you really don't need to be nervous about taking in commission jobs!

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  6. Making a quilt for someone else makes me a bit nervous too! I love how you did this quilt. So bright and cheerful!

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  7. Its stunning. I bet they loved it! Well done!

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  8. it is such a bright and happy quilt, no wonder the recipients loved it! :-) well done, great work!
    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  9. I love kid quilts!! This one is beautiful! I like all the color. It's a happy quilt. Walla Walla, by any chance?

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  10. I don't blame you - I have only made a few quilts for pay but I'm a wreck waiting for a reaction.

    You made a darling baby quilt, so bright and happy. No doubt it will be well loved.

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  11. So nice, bright and cheerful! Great job!

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  12. You did a great job, I love this quilt.

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  13. I love MBS tutorials but I really love your interpretation. Your color scheme is beautiful!!

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  14. This is a bright and cheerful baby quilt. The design you have selected is great for these fabrics. Glad they loved it!

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  15. Thanks for your positive comments on my quilt and quilting skills!
    I think I spend too much time looking at perfect quilts online, so the feelings of inadequacy snowball!!

    Lovely quilt btw, bet the reciprient loves it!
    Clare

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  16. Love this wonderful bright quilt for a baby! Can relate to being paid for something bringing on anxiety, but you surely deserve good praise for such a great piece. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. live in central WA. Grew up in Spokane

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