Friday, October 9, 2009

Today's the day we've all been waiting for ..... the start of the Blogger's Quilt Festival...how exciting...I can't wait to see all the different quilts...Click on the link in my sidebar, not the one at the beginning of this post, to get to the site.

The quilt I decided to show is called Here's Comes Frosty...it is one of the first quilts I made and definitely the first and only one that I have ever hand quilted! It was made in 1998. I don't know the name of the designer, but the pattern sure was the cutest...and I was 'in love' with the 'homespuns' and scrappy look...also have always been a 'scenic' person...so here is my offering...
The size of the quilt is approximately 54" x 72".
Here's Frosty melting in front of the stove...there is a winter scene in the window.

A little dog came to travel with Frosty.


Here's a little angel snowman...




I didn't know WHAT I was doing...but I had the cutest piece of fabric that I wanted to use for the backing but it was too small, so I added a border...I so remember 'stressing' over getting it centered.


This is a close up of the fabric...it has receipes on cute sayings.
Well I hope you like...my pictures aren't the best...but you can click to enlarge and maybe see them a little better. I'm off now to check out some of the other quilts. Have a happy day!




30 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness!!! I'm in LOVE with this quilt. It's inspiring me to get some Snowmen quilts going!! Great job on this.....and for the great idea for the back when the piece was too small. Your border idea is FABULOUS!!

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  2. I love the quilt! So many cute things going on and the back was way before its time on the piecing! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. I love snowmen. This is a very cute quilt, thank you for sharing.

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  4. Great quilt. I love the backing fabric and how you added a border to make it work. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. I've made about a dozen wall hangings with your backing fabric, and wish I had more... I think it's cute too. And I love your snowpeople quilt, thanks for sharing!

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  6. Very cute, as we approach the holidays my own Christmas quilt taunts me. :)

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  7. So cute! But melting Frosty made me sad... ;)

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  8. :D Great fun quilt. I especially like that you showcases frosty melting an dthen the snow angel.

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  9. How sweet! What a lovely quilt!

    Arabella

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  10. Love the story about centering the panel in the back since I just went through that. You did a great job.

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  11. What a fun quilt and a very funky back with the snowman sayings. I love the part where the snowman is melting.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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  12. Love your quilt. It's so Christmasy and fun. You did a great job.

    vail in tn

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  13. I love this quilt so much. Snowmen are my favourite. The snowman melting is so funny. I have never seen one like that.

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  14. Very cute quilt! I love the colors. I'm trying to work my way through the quilt festival. So many lovely quilts to look at!

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  15. Oh Gosh This is sooooo cute!!!! It's 'dorable!!!!

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  16. your snowmen sure look like they are having fun...

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  17. Great quilt. I've never done a holiday quilt. You seem to be inspiring me...

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  18. What a wonderful quilt. I specially liked poor melting Frosty.

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  19. Hi Anita,
    Thought I would pop over and say hello. I really like these cheeky festive quilts.

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  20. WOW
    It is 2.04am here in England And I just found this beautiful fabulous Quilt!!
    It is gorgeous!! I love It!!!
    God Bless your hands
    Hugs
    Sandy!!!

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  21. Love your quilt.
    I voted for you.
    CONGRATULATIONS

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