Friday, May 18, 2012

Spring 2012 Blogger's Quilt Festival

I missed the last blogger's quilt festival but I've been ready and waiting for it this go round! There are already a ton of amazing and inspiring quilts linked up over at Amy's Creative Side

Amy's Creative Side

I'm entering my Happy Camper Wonky Cross Quilt.
Happy Camper Wonky Cross Quilt
This quilt is my favorite! When I'm snuggled up in it I just can't stop looking at all the different, interesting fabrics. It all started with the Birch Circa 60 camper fabric I had been hoarding. I LOVE modern whimsical fabrics, I think they bring out the kid in me.
Happy Camper Wonky Cross Quilt
I know I've told this story before but I wanted to share it again because I think it's pretty amusing. I first envisioned making this a more masculine quilt thinking of my husband and how it would be nice for him to have a quilt that wasn't girly. When I finished the top I asked him what he thought and if he liked it. He said, It's nice but the colors aren't very bright. Me: Huh? He said, I really like the other one you made. Me: This one? Him: Yes, that one's my favorite. Okay then, this quilt is all mine, I'm really happy about it too! LOL!
Happy Camper Wonky Cross Quilt Happy Camper Wonky Cross Quilt
These little campers sure do make me happy!
Happy Camper Wonky Cross Quilt
Thanks so much for stopping by. :)

30 comments:

Kelsey said...

Love it! The campers are so nostalgic :)

beth said...

mle ~ i love this one so much!! the colors are fantastic! i've wanted to do wonky crosses for a while now...!

Sue said...

What a adorable quilt . Just look at those trailers and campers ! Cute!

Heather D. said...

I really really love this quilt. Funny comment by your husband! Hard to make quilts for guys, hey? So far, I haven't tried. :)

Charlotte said...

I love this! it's great :-)

Karen Lewis Textiles said...

it's fantastic i love it! are the rows wonky or is it just that the blocks are so it gives the impression? I can't tell!

**nicke... said...

oh emily, i love this so much! seriously, my favorite quilt of the year so far!

DC Modern Quilt Guild said...

this is such a great quilt!

Katie @SwimBikeQuilt said...

that last comment was actually me, signed in under the wrong name :)

Cynthia said...

Great quilt! Love all the different fabrics!

Kathy said...

Very, very cute! I agree, the campers are wonderful! I spent a lot of happy childhood days in a camper like that!

CitricSugar said...

I can see why it's your favourite. Lovely!

Pile O Fabric said...

You chose perfect fabric for a perfect design, everything goes together so well!! I love it.

Maryse said...

It must be difficult for sure to find a favorite quilt! They are all so beautiful and different! I really enjoy following your work and discover all those nice arrangements of fabric! My favorite part of quilts is the difference between the front and the back. Have a wonderfull weekend!

Julie said...

I love the fabrics you have used here and the design is pretty cool too = fantastic quilt. Juliex

Mom said...

Fun!!

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Teje Karjalainen said...

Hi! Your quilt is so beautiful! I love your colours and fabrics! Great pattern!

Lisa said...

Your quilt is so cheery and fun. I love wonky cross quilts and this is a particularly nice one! Your choice of fabric is inspiring.

Lorraine said...

Very cute quilt !!

Camilla said...

I like the muted palette. I have a wonky cross quilt in my future, I even have some of the fabrics waiting. You might have made me move it up my list of to dos!

erica said...

Love a cross quilt! This one is no exception. Great range of fabrics too!

a maidenhair fern said...

very nice. bright, colors work well. eye catching.

Ellie Roberts said...

I'm usually not a fan of wonky, but I love this!

Kirsten said...

Love your wonky plusses and the mix of fabrics is perfect!

laura said...

love this quilt!

Sew Lovins said...

man i love that color palette and that pattern really makes it pop. Absolutely love it.

bethanndodd said...

LOVE the colors!!!!
Smiles~Beth

tusen said...

I love this combination of fabrics.

Erica said...

Hi Emily, Thanks for commenting on my Autumn Crush Quilt-I believe I did indeed get my inspiration from you. I have admired your shop on etsy, and I love your plus quilt. I'll be following your blog from now on!

Eileen said...

love your quilt. great colors and fabrics. thanks for sharing and have a great day