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Sunday, March 21, 2010

i celebrated


I celebrated National Quilting Day on Saturday by sewing not what I had to, but what I wanted to. I made this quilt after playing with some drawings...I love retro shapes...I think this has potential for a large quilt. There are some things I would change, but it was a good experiment. A bit of a different direction for me.

I wanted to share the new logo for the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild designed by Lauren of My Aunt June. It's so great to have such talented folks in our group. Isn't it fab?

I've been basting and quilting too...I should have some finished quilts to show this week.

It could happen.

I want to kinda beg forgiveness for not visiting my blog friends or responding to comments like I usually do. Between lousy internet and simply crazy busy days, I haven't been very good about it. I know...excuses, excuses.
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36 comments:

  1. paisley and laceMarch 22, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    I love it. I am contemplating doing a similar quilt, only with interesting shaped trees and forest animals. I love that you did what you wanted to do and not what you had to do! I'm doing more of have-to's...

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  2. RossieMarch 22, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    awesome logo!

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  3. AmberMarch 22, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    Love the logo - how cool! And that quilt is gorgeous...you always come up with the best ideas!

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  4. hennyMarch 22, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    Wow, so cool logo!
    Your 'National Quilt Day' quilt is awesome, love the random curving lines there. The black crossed lines give cool accent.
    Wish we had kind of that day too here :(

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  5. UnknownMarch 22, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    Great logo, I want to play and do some lovely envelope wraps like this - sorry I couldn't do any quilting on NQD but it was our guild meeting for the Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, and I had a lovely relaxing day spinning (trying some lace grade yarn)
    Love the top you did - very retro

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  6. ch3rryco1aMarch 22, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    This is so funky and modern! I love it! I could see myself hanging this on a wall.

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  7. MollyMarch 22, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    I love the mini atomic quilt! How original and cool.

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  8. SuzanneMarch 22, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    That quilt definitely evokes a retro feeling. What fun!

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  9. UnknownMarch 22, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Nice to work on something you want to, isn't it?? Love the logo and don't fret on the visits. We know you are out there!

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  10. MyraMarch 22, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    So cool, atomic-looking. I love the "fried egg" shapes, that's what they remind me of. Great work.

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  11. JulieMarch 22, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    The retro quilt is awesome! And the logo looks so great :)

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  12. ValerieMarch 22, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Love that little quilt - how fun!

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  13. Esch House QuiltsMarch 22, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    A great retro quilt! I especially like the black "starburst" quilting.

    The KCMQG logo is fabulous too! I joined the MQG here in Michigan and am really looking forward to my first meeting next week.

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  14. ShariMarch 22, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Your little quilt looks Christmas-y to me. I love it! Glad you got to do what you wanted!

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  15. MichelleBMarch 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    This little quilt is fabulous! You are certainly forgiven (about the commenting/visiting), as anyone will tell you. Sometimes you just can't make it - but everyone knows how good you always are.

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  16. Nanette MerrillMarch 22, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    This is really incredible. Your designs always wow me.

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  17. LynnMarch 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    What a terrific quilt. It's retro-modern!

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  18. Needled MomMarch 22, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    I love your quilt. It looks like it was a fun project too.

    Great logo.

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  19. connieMarch 22, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    What a great retro design. I bet you had a great time making it. I am so envious that you are able to have a modern quilt guild. Our community is just not large enough and the guild we have is painfully traditional, however I still am learning so much from all the women.

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  20. Rebecca BeagleMarch 22, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    What a cool little quilt. Inspiring.

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  21. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 22, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Friends do not have to give excuses, we can only do what we can! I simply adore that quilt, just as is!!!! Love the starbursts, very retro, I use some on my ebay pages, just love how they look.

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  22. Rene'March 22, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Definitely a fun way to celebrate the day! Great new logo.

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  23. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 22, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    What a wonderful little celebration quilt Jacquie! Love it.

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  24. ThimbleannaMarch 22, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    That little retro quilt is too cute Jacquie! Isn't it fun to work on things we want to work on???

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  25. Cheryl ArkisonMarch 22, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Our brains are on the same wavelength. I've been playing with a very similar sketch. How did you do the black hourglass type shape?

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  26. RebekahMarch 22, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    cute quilt! That logo is amazing!

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  27. CarlaMarch 22, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Looks like a fun way to celebrate, Jacquie! You are so clever!! I just love the KCMQG logo. It's funny because just this week I was thinking of asking if there was one in the works. Are we going to be able to use it on our blogs?

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  28. WendyLouMarch 22, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    That is SUCH a cool quilt!!! Glad you were able to pursue your passion this weekend :)

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  29. NicholeMarch 22, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    the quilt guild logo is fantastic!

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  30. SophieMarch 22, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Good for you- doing something for YOU. I LOVE this quilt and your blog. Keep up the great work!

    www.americanquiltermagazine.blogspot.com

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  31. Lisa ONeillMarch 22, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    LOVE the quilt - reminds me of some great barkcloth I have in my stash. And love the logo for the KCMQG!

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  32. Jenny @ Anything PrettyMarch 22, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    I love what you came up with... you always come up with some original ideas and designs! And Lauren did such an amazing job on that logo!

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  33. MightyMomMarch 23, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    wow, you and curvys....that's new!

    love the 2 color quilting!

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  34. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeMarch 23, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    It was National Quilting Day? I just told my husband that I missed National Quilting Day, his reply: "Every day is National Quilting Day at our house". True.

    Rita

    ps lovely quilt design.

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  35. VictoriaMarch 23, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Great little quilt... love those atomic designs! Hope you do more!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Oh I LOVE the logo!

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