Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Lollypop Trees Completed!

 I was thrilled to be honored with the Best of Show and Blue Ribbon for my Lollypop Trees this weekend at the Pieceful Hearts Quilt Show in North Augusta, SC. It has taken a while to complete this quilt but I enjoyed it so much, from choosing the fabrics with my friend, Ille (who is getting close to completion) to stitching the applique and finally, the machine quilting. That was difficult, even on a longarm, but worth the effort.
 Here are some close up pictures and I have many more on my blog if you'd like to view them. It was SO fun working with all these gorgeous fabrics and the pattern by Kim McLean. Thanks, Kim, for helping us see you can take a simple antique pattern with solid fabrics and totally change the look.
 The judge mentioned the block above as one that she particularly liked on the comment sheet. I just quilted what came to mind and what seemed to work for me through the different blocks.
Okay, now I need to get my Flower Pots completed! It's been a very enjoyable journey and thanks for those who made this blog possible so we can all share these wonderful quilts with each other!
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22 comments:

  1. Rosemary YoungsOctober 18, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Congratulations on your ribbons, your quilt is absolutely beautiful. The quilting also is just unbelievable. The ribbons were well deserved, thank you so much for sharing with us.

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  2. LynetteOctober 18, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Congratulations!! :D That much good work deserves the accolades.

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  3. MiriamOctober 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Congratulations on a beautiful quilt, Judith!

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  4. JanetOctober 19, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Clap, clap, cheer, cheer Judith. What a sensational quilt, congratulations on the ribbon. I loved seeing some individual blocks and the quilting on them.

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  5. Bedstes PatchworkOctober 19, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    What a beautiful quilt and congratulation with the ribbons

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  6. QuiltjaneOctober 19, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Exquisite

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  7. SheilaOctober 19, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    congratulations, your quilt is magnificent, and your machine quilting is absolutely gorgeous, I'm off to check out your blog for some more close-ups

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  8. beaquilterOctober 19, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    congrats, I'd pick yours too! do you hand applique or machine? it's GORGEOUS...

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  9. LindaOctober 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    HOORAY!!!!! and congratulations!

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  10. MarionOctober 19, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Bravo! Your beautiful quilt makes me keep going on mine.

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  11. JuleeOctober 19, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Congratulations on such a beautiful quilt and gorgeous machine quilting.

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  12. Ineke OriginalOctober 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Just WOW!!!

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  13. SummerOctober 19, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    So beautiful! I am so impressed by your quilting as well.

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  14. SallyOctober 19, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Totally wonderful, Judith! No wonder the judge liked the quilting on that block particularly. We all know how much time and effort go into making one of Kim's patterns. Congratulations on your ribbons!

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  15. kim mcleanOctober 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Congratulations Judith on a marvelous award!! You totally deserve it. The quilt looks magnificent with the ribbon on it, well done. Beautiful quilting too! I absolutely adore seeing these quilts adorning shows all over the place and garnering ribbons, I feel like a proud mum! Kim McL

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  16. Susan ElliottOctober 19, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Magnificent Miriam! The amount of quilting you accomplish is staggering. I absolutely LOVE this quilt. And Congratulations!!!

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  17. judith lockhartOctober 19, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Thanks to everyone of you for such wonderful kind comments! It is just a joy to be in company with others who enjoy the applique and these fabulous patterns as much as I do. If we just stick with it, we can all have completed tops. Thank you thank you, again!!

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  18. SewWhatsNewOctober 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    WOW! Congratulations on this gorgeous quilt and the most deserved ribbon. Thanks for sharing your close ups. The quilting is very beautiful.

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  19. Ann ChampionOctober 20, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Your quilt is absolutely fabulous!!! I love the quilting. The swirl in the squares is perfect and the attention you gave each block is a wonderful effect.
    Your applique and choice of fabrics is delightful. It's no wonder you took best of show. Congratulations!

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  20. JoanOctober 21, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Fantastic quilt Janet - what a wonderful accomplishment... and a real feather in your cap :)

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  21. SalleyOctober 22, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Judith...this is WOW. Congrats on a spectacular finish. What an inspiration. Thankyou for sharing your well earned accolades.

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  22. PatSloanOctober 23, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Can you hear me jumping up and down... squealing for joy?? Way to go your quilt is amazing!

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