Saturday, October 29, 2011

Oh My Deer! {Bloggers' Quilt Festival}

I love Bloggers' Quilt Festival! Twice a year, hundreds blogging quilters (quilting bloggers?) link up on Amy's Creative Side to share their creations. Here's mine.

Deer quilt front
I used the quilt festival as motivation to finish up this Christmas gift. The pattern is from Dare To Be Square Quilting by Boo Davis. I love this book, and I want to make several other patterns from it. I used Kona Cloud, Blue, Blueberry, and Cornflower for the background. The rest of the fabrics came from my stash.


Sweet face. I quilted in straight lines around the deer. (Thanks for the idea, Elizabeth!)

Deer binding
Red binding felt right on this quilt. I used Kona Chinese Red (the best Kona red!).

Deer Back
Boo emphasizes using fabric you have on hand: "Challenge yourself to keep your wallet shut and use just the fabric you have on hand." I took that to heart with the quilt back and used up some stash. Feels good!


I think you'll agree that this Deer Valley print belongs on the back of this quilt.

Oh My Deer!
Thanks for stopping by! Head to Amy's blog to check out the other entries.


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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Oh, how fun! My first thought, before I scrolled down was that it was some kind of maze. We are lucky enough to watch deer from our windows most every day, I can see making one of these for us! I love it!

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  2. MomOctober 29, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    love the quilt! I'm w/ sewFrench...chuckled when I saw the bottom of the quilt :-)

    Margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  3. KristieOctober 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I just love this! It's so awesome, good choice for the festival :)

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  4. MelanieOctober 29, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Oh I love this book so much! You did such a great job on the deer! I am sure whoever receives this for Christmas will love it! Great job!

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  5. Heather D.October 29, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    This is so awesome. VERY original!!

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  6. LinzOctober 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    AWESOME!! I am so excited to see this one all finished up!! Looks awesome!!

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  7. Sana SarotiOctober 29, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    This looks fantastic! Reminds me so much of the cover of a book I loved to read as a child. A german christmas story about a stag named Heinrich.

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  8. Angela NashOctober 29, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Great finish on that gift! And I really love the back - it looks cool and is even better knowing that stash was well used.

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  9. PamOctober 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    love your quilt....gotta love boo davis!!! thanks for stopping by my blog too!! xoxo

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  10. KateOctober 29, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    The Deer Valley print on the back made me smile. :) Great quilt!

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  11. Sarah CraigOctober 29, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    This quilt makes me smile!! Nice work!!

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  12. Elizabeth DacksonOctober 29, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Oooh, yay!!! I'm so glad you finished this one off for BQF, it looks fabulous!! I love the quilting :) And I love the Deer Valley on the backing, made me chuckle! The red binding is a perfect choice, too!

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  13. Marci GirlOctober 29, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I do so love this quilt, I have this book too, and just wish I had someone to make this quilt for! Quite stunning!

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  14. felicityOctober 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Oh I'm so happy to see this one all done up! It's fabulous, Katie! And I couldn't agree more about that Deer Valley print. Perfection!

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  15. DebbieOctober 29, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Very fun! Congrats for getting it done. Love that you were able to piece the back from your stash.

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  16. LeanneOctober 30, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt! I have the book and have yet to make anything from it, now you have inspired me! And I love the back too.

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  17. KirstenOctober 30, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I really love this Deer quilt Katie- it would be perfect for my hubby too! I saw the book recently and am annoyed that I didn't buy it when i had the chance!

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  18. ToniOctober 30, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Katie, it looks awesome! Such a fun gift, too! I would love to see their face when they open it! Excellent choices on the binding and backing, too. I haven't looked through that book before but you've made me want to go find a copy!

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  19. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsOctober 30, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Katie this is amazing - gorgeous quilt!

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  20. trishOctober 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    What an awesome quilt!
    And I love your deer print
    on the back! :o)

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  21. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Your quilt made me smile! :)

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  22. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowOctober 30, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    oooh how fun!! You did an excellent job!

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  23. The ThompsonsOctober 30, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    That's adorable!! The back is fun, too!

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  24. Lindsay ConnerOctober 31, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love how you finished it--the back is so striking!

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  25. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Oh, I always love seeing this quilt. It makes me smile. Great job!

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  26. sukieOctober 31, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Love the deer! I should probably make one myself since I'm drooling on my monitor at yours. . . haha

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  27. LeslieOctober 31, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    i love this...i have that book and have not made anything from it yet. i hope to someday....and this one would be a great way to go. what a awesome entry.

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  28. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsNovember 1, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Awesome quilt! I agree the Deer Valley print is perfect for the back.

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  29. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Your deer quilt is so dear!

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  30. EileenNovember 3, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Thought thiswas a family tree quilt but just loving that it's a deer! My hubby and son would love it. May just have to try it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  31. ArianeNovember 3, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Your quilt is gorgeous!!! Love it!!!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    You had the perfect backing fabric on hand! I love that pattern - that book is definitely on my list. Great job!

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  33. Spontaneous ThreadsNovember 5, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    This is a great quilt!!! Love that you busted your stash too!

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  34. Kit LangNovember 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    LOVE it! thanks for sharing. :)

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  35. AllisonNovember 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    lovely! I have Boo Davis' book, though I haven't made anything from it yet (I've got my eye on lots of those quilts, though) I have always loved that deer valley print, what a perfect quilt to use it on!

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