Blogger's Quilt Festival: 'BUTTERFLIES'

Blogger’s Quilt Festival: ‘BUTTERFLIES’

October 26, 2012 by Teje

Hello! Welcome all our friends and new visitors – welcome to Nero’s Post and Patch and to Greece! It’s show time!!! ‘Blogger’s Quilt Festival’ starts today! Big Thank You Amy for organizing and hosting this festival! Amy from ‘Amy’s Creative Side’, makes amazing work organizing this festival every spring and autumn!

I’m joining with my ‘Butterflies’ quilt and this time I had the ‘Blogger’s Quilt Festival’ in my mind all the summer … or some where in my back thoughts … because I started to make these blogs in spring and thought that this could be just ready for the festival. Summer is busy season here and there is not much time for sewing, but I did make butterflies!

In spring I visited my home country Finland, and returned luggage filled with colourful fabrics! I just had to see how they look sewn even I didn’t have time or plan for some project. Now and then I make some crochet butterflies and I wanted to try how I could make butterflies with fabrics. Beginning of this butterfly quilt is here …

I draw and cut wings from hard paper, cut them from fabrics and sewthem with raw edge applique on the white squares … and more and more butterflies …

This was the perfect project for my busy summer! It was so fun and relaxing to see these cute butterflies in different colours and prints! But I had to make a plan. What to make with these? I don’t have much free wall for a wall quilt and I didn’t feel like making a throw quilt with these. Then I realized that over the bed is just perfect space for a wall quilt. I had to stop making more butterflies, because the size had to be this …

Now one day Amy had posted about the coming ‘Blogger’s Quilt Festival’ and I couldn’t believe that it’s already autumn and time for an other festival! I had to continue and I decided to add here a border to make it like a butterfly collection. I had used the same border and white binding in my ‘Patient’ wall quilt and I really enjoy watching it. So the same was made here …

I have made the butterflies with raw edge applique. I love that method because I can make any kind of shapes very easily and it gives beautiful alive and shabby look for a quilt! I have made many quilts, pillows and fabric pictures with raw edge applique.

Other thing in quilting that I really enjoy is hand quilting! For me it’s like a part of painting process, it makes the last details and gives beautiful deepness and shadows to the quilt! Today I was really lucky because after three days rain we have blue sky and sun is shining! I finished this quilt just before yesterday, then washed it yesterday and dried it inside and wasn’t sure if I can give you sunny photos. Yesterday there was sunshine for a while and I took the quilt and camera … opened the door just to see that it was raining … with the sunhine!

When I started to write my blog two years ago, there was this quilt festival and I remember so well thinking if I’m ever able to join. And here I am now for the fourth time! This time I thought it’s my turn to show and tell about my quilt because till now my furry friends have helped me. First time Nero showed his ‘Nero’s Garden’ quilt, then he showed ‘Orange Stones’ quilt and last spring Hanna showed ‘My Dream Quilt’.

This time Hanna was joining only by keeping me company, as usually, with photographing. We live in Chania in Crete, the most loved place by tourists. But now it’s the end of the season and the last tourists fly home …

All the summer the sun is shining and it’s so straight over us that there are not much shadows anywhere during the day. But now there is beautiful warm autumn light and shadows …

I hope you have lots of time to visit all the quilters who are joining ‘Blogger’s Quilt Festival’! This is something really special because you can see so many fantastic quilts, find wonderful ideas and get lots of inspiration!!!

I’m sure you think that I have a quilt on our bed – of course … but unfortunately not, because someone else is there when they think we don’t see … ‘Butterfly’ quilt is going to place those paintings for a change …

That small footstool is for Nero to look from the window. He has arthritidis in his back legs and like this he can look out more comfortable. Nero, when you wake up, could you please sow some spinach and cabbage to the vegetable garden because I’m on my way to the quilt festival !

QUILT DETAILS:

‘BUTTERFLIES’: designed and made by me

Quilt size: 27″ x 56″

Special technics: Raw edge Applique

Quilted by hand with ‘Perle’ cotton n:o 8

Category: Applique Quilt, Hand Quilted Quilt

Nero’s Post and Patch # entry n:o 112

Thank you so much for your visit - I hope you enjoyed your visit to Greece and perhaps had a moment to look around Nero’s and my blog! We wish you wonderful weekend and lovely autumn!

TEJE & NERO

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Posted in Applique, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged Blogger's Quilt Festival, butterfly quilt, Quilting, sewing | 89 Comments

89 Responses

on October 26, 2012 at 16:28 | Reply Carla

It is so pretty! I love your photography too Teje : )
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:19 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Carla! The sun helps a lot! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 16:39 | Reply Dorien

Such a beautiful quilt; you deserve to show this in a special quilt festival. It’s wonderful to read about your proces making this quilt and very inspiring too. I think it will look great above your bed.
Hugs for Nero and Hannah!
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:21 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Dorien! I like to tell the story of the quilt – every quilt has a story. x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 16:41 | Reply Snoodles

This is a beautiful quilt….love the pretty butterflies and the border is just perfect.
Thanks for stopping by at my blog, Lilypadquilting!
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:21 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Snoodles! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 16:48 | Reply Mia

Hi again, Teje!

So beautiful quilt, and I like the raw edges&your hand quilting especially! And those colors are so pretty too, it’ll look stunning in your bedroom.

Have a wonderful weekend, and many warm wishes from very cold Finland!

Yours,
Mia
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:24 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Mia! This was really enjoyable quilt to make and fun to look! Happy weekend! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 16:51 | Reply AnneKari

I love your quilt!! Your so talented!! Have a nice weekend!! AnneK:-)
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:24 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Anne! Lovely weekend to you, too! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 17:00 | Reply Dianne Neale

Teje this is just beautiful. The colours, the shapes, the quilting. All of it. I really like the border with the white binding. Just beautiful!
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:24 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Dianne, for your sweet comment! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 17:23 | Reply sukie

Love the butterflies but the hand stitching is great too!
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:25 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Sukie! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 17:24 | Reply Jess @ Quilty Habit

This is so gorgeous! I’m in the process of making my own butterfly quilt and I just love how you sashed the blocks, too. The fabrics are absolutely perfect and it’s going to look fabulous on the wall! Well done!
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:26 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Jess! I like to see how your butterfly quilt is going be! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 18:06 | Reply Fiona

Teje – it’s so beautiful! I Love your butterflies!

I’m envious of your sunshine – it’s cold, grey and mostly foggy here these days. Enjoy your quilt festival.
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:27 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Fiona! I wish I could send your sun and warm! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 18:19 | Reply Susan

Very pretty and just love the quilting too.
- on October 26, 2012 at 18:27 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Susan for your sweet words! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 19:16 | Reply Kelli F.

Hi, Teje! I LOVE this quilt so much. What a creative butterfly collection. I’m sure Nero will smile, too, every time he sees it hanging over the bed. And such gorgeous photos! xo
- on October 26, 2012 at 21:50 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Kelli! How nice of you to think Nero smiling under this quilt! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 19:18 | Reply Janine

This a gorgeous quilt! I love the butterflies and the hand quilting is great
- on October 26, 2012 at 21:51 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Janine! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 19:21 | Reply terriaw

Such a lovely quilt. I love how cheerful the butterflies look in these fun summery colors. Looks like a fun project to work on.
- on October 26, 2012 at 21:52 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Terri! This was fun project and I’m making more butterflies … x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 19:28 | Reply sherry

love those butterflies
- on October 27, 2012 at 09:28 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Sherry! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 19:43 | Reply Pattilou

Love butterflies and love your quilt. Great entry!
- on October 26, 2012 at 21:53 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Pattilou for your visit and lovely comment! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 20:03 | Reply treadlemusic

Oh, Teje!!!! That quilt is so lovely! and that photo with the lattice shadows on it so absolutely dreamy! That butterfly idea will be a “definite do” for next year/summer when I, also, will need something portable and hand done. The hand quilting is, truly, what brings it to life,though!!! Enjoy your beautiful day in your beautiful land!! Hugs, Doreen
- on October 26, 2012 at 21:55 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Doreen! I’m very happy to hear that this quilt inspired you and I hope you make one, too! x Teje
  - on October 28, 2012 at 22:58 treadlemusic
    
    My stash would yield some perfect pieces but will have to wait til after the first of the year…..something to look forward to! Hugs, D
on October 26, 2012 at 20:54 | Reply fallingforpieces

This is simply stunning! Fabulous work!
- on October 26, 2012 at 21:55 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 22:54 | Reply Cille

I love your butterflies, Terje. Colorful and bright… Your pictures are as always amazing too. Always perfect.
- on October 29, 2012 at 11:23 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Cille! Have a great week! x Teje
on October 26, 2012 at 23:55 | Reply liveacolorfullife

What a beautiful quilt, and lovely quilting!
- on October 27, 2012 at 09:27 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much for your sweet words! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 01:06 | Reply ylmommyx4

so pretty. I have not visited lately. You have been busy
- on October 27, 2012 at 09:26 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you! I’m happy you stopped by! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 02:55 | Reply 2browndawgs

Very nice. Nero and his pals have a comfy place to snooze.
- on October 27, 2012 at 09:25 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Linda! Now when it’s getting colder, everyone likes comfy place to sleep! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 08:16 | Reply Leanne

Teje your quilt is wonderful! I love all your butterflies and the fun fabrics. I especially love how you hand quilted it, it is going to look wonderful on that wall above your bed.
- on October 27, 2012 at 09:24 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Leanne for your sweet comment! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 10:13 | Reply zafeira

That’s a lovely quilt, with such beuatiful colors!!! Love it!
- on October 27, 2012 at 18:04 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Zafeira! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 10:18 | Reply citricsugar

Very pretty!
- on October 27, 2012 at 18:05 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you citricsugar! What a lovely bittersweet name! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 15:16 | Reply M-R @ Quilt Matters

It’s so beautiful, Teje! I love the colours and fabrics you chose. Lucky you to live in Crete! I’ve wanted to go there ever since I took Introduction to Archeology — what treasures there are there!
- on October 27, 2012 at 18:06 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much! I do hope you can visit Crete! It’s an big island and there is so much to see! x Teje
on October 27, 2012 at 19:53 | Reply Quiltinginthecold

So pretty, what a lovely quilt!
- on October 27, 2012 at 20:54 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much! x Teje
on October 28, 2012 at 15:16 | Reply Oh Sew Tempting

Oh Teje it is a lovely idea to put your quilt above the bed. I love all of your bright butterflies. They remind me of a visit to a butterfly farm many years ago when my daughter was young. We have only had a few butterflies in our garden this year due to the very wet weather in the UK so your butterfly photos are so welcome I’ll be joining you at the Quilt Festival. Thanks for linking up Avis x
- on October 29, 2012 at 11:25 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Avis! I was happy to see you at the festival with your beautiful quilt!x Teje
on October 28, 2012 at 15:32 | Reply Sunshine Girl

This is so lovely – I love raw applique too and these butterflies look fabulous done in it – I also like your idea of putting it above your bed – I have a space about that size above my bed too so I now might just have to make something special to go there! Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for sharing. #263
- on October 28, 2012 at 16:14 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I’m so happy to hear if you found idea and inspiration! x Teje
on October 29, 2012 at 01:40 | Reply Jolanda Pandiscia-Bressan

Adorable quilt.
- on October 29, 2012 at 11:26 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Jolanda! x Teje
on October 29, 2012 at 06:04 | Reply Sandy

What a fabulous quilt! Love how you came up with your own design. It’s the perfect spot over your bed to hang it.
- on October 29, 2012 at 11:26 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Sandy! x Teje
on October 29, 2012 at 10:33 | Reply Marit

Sweet, sweet butterflies! Makes me think of summer. Lovely quilt!
; )
- on October 29, 2012 at 11:21 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Marit! Yes, it looks very ‘summery’. x Teje
on October 29, 2012 at 12:09 | Reply Paula

What a beautiful quilt Teje, I love the butterfly design and the bright colours.
- on October 29, 2012 at 18:04 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Paula! It seems to be that these are always my favourite colours with white! Have a lovely week! x Teje
on October 29, 2012 at 15:05 | Reply Dana

Teje, it’s beautiful, I think this could be one of my favorite quilts that you’ve made. Your quilts are always so bright and fresh. Thanks.
- on October 29, 2012 at 18:06 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Dana! I love bright colours but I have a feeling that there is going to be a quilt with less colours. x Teje
on October 31, 2012 at 03:36 | Reply Lyanna L.

what a fun quilt – I like your take on the butterfly quilts I’ve been seeing all over the web recently.
- on October 31, 2012 at 11:47 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Lyanna! I’m so happy to hear you like my ‘Butterflies’ quilt! x Teje
on November 1, 2012 at 00:27 | Reply Heather

This is so pretty and looks like a sweet way to use up a mish-mash of fabric bits.
- on November 1, 2012 at 13:01 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Heather! x Teje
on November 1, 2012 at 10:19 | Reply tusen

It’s such a lovely, joyful quilt and your hand quilting is beautiful, too.
- on November 1, 2012 at 13:02 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much! x Teje
on November 1, 2012 at 15:25 | Reply sewfrench

I can so see this hanging above your bed! I especially love the hand quilting. I think many people don’t *get* it, but I do and love it! Great pattern, I might need to give this idea a go!
- on November 1, 2012 at 18:39 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much! I’m happy to hear you like this quilt and hand quilting. I would like to quilt also by machine but my machine doesn’t like that idea at all. So I continue by hand (until I get my dream machine). I enjoyed very much making those butterflies – I hope you do, too! x Teje
on November 2, 2012 at 12:57 | Reply Rene'

This is such a pretty quilt!!! Love the colorful butterflies, but I especially love your hand stitching. Perfect touch.
- on November 2, 2012 at 14:02 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Rene! x Teje
on November 2, 2012 at 18:39 | Reply sagechronicles

Beautiful, Teje!! I love raw-edge quilting and your handwork really sets it off.
- on November 2, 2012 at 20:43 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Sage! I’m happy to hear you like my butterflies! x Teje
on November 2, 2012 at 22:31 | Reply Marjorie A.Henwood

love it!!!!!
- on November 3, 2012 at 08:27 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Marjorie! x Teje
on November 4, 2012 at 20:44 | Reply pam

Love the butterflies and your choice of background fabric
- on November 5, 2012 at 09:04 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Pam! x Teje
on November 4, 2012 at 22:21 | Reply Kate Brown

Teje, you always do a beautiful job and this is no exception!!! I love you choice of colors and the hand quilting is fabulous!!
- on November 5, 2012 at 09:04 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you so much Kate! x Teje
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on January 3, 2013 at 19:03 | Reply Jenny Cameron

I love this quilt – beautiful hand quilting – I think I prefer the look of it over machine quilting – I just don’t have the time or inclination to do it!
- on January 3, 2013 at 20:50 | Reply Teje
  
  Thank you Jenny! I think it was good that my machine can’t quilt, so when I started to make quilts I had to start also hand quilting. I have found it much more easier and quicker than I expected. Also I enjoy handquilting, it’s relaxing and beautiful. x Teje
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