Friday, May 21, 2010

Blogger Quilt Festival Spring 2010 Edition

Hello Everyone,

Amy has done it once again! Another terrific Blogger Quilt Festival. Thank you, Amy!! I am also one of her sponsors for the wonderful prizes being given away. I will be giving to one of the lucky prize winners at Fat Quarter Set of 8 Different Essex Cotton/Linen Blends from my shop!! So make sure you get your entry linked up on Amy's Blog for a chance to win!!

So here is my entry. Now before you say anything, I know it is not quilted yet. I have shown this quilt before in this post here and here, but it is one of my absolute all time favorites that I made. If you are new to my blog, enjoy!

Introducing Chocolate Raspberry Truffle...



It is paper pieced and is a Judy Niemeyer pattern called a Touch of Spring.


I began it in a class with Judy and then finished it at home.


Also in the class with me was Marie Bostwick! Don't forget to enter my giveaway on the post about her newest book. Just click here, the giveaway is open through Sunday.


I pieced the borders so that they would be part chocolate and part raspberry.


Mmmm... nothing better than chocolate and raspberry together, right?


So maybe next time I show this quilt, I will have it quilted. I just need to sneak it on my long arm in between customer quilts! Cross your fingers!

Until Next Time...


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87 comments:

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Jackie......that is mind boggling...awesome...

Steffi´s Candy Quilts said...

Wow, what a beauty, and such a matching name! That looks like a lot of work, but it was worth it!

Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge said...

Amazing work! Love this quilt. Beatifully pieced!

Rita

myBearpaw said...

I love this design! Look forward to seeing it all finished one day!

Rafael's Mum said...

Oh WOW Jackie! that is amazing... It is absolutley wonderful and I LOVE it!! I absolutely must get that pattern.....:-)

Alison said...

Omg I loveeeeeeeeee it you inspire me to have a go at most designs.

Anya said...

I don't know how you can pick a favorite, Jackie...ALL of your quilts are gorgeous!

Thelma said...

Jackie,

I had missed the other posts you've written about Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, I'm so happy you chose to write about this project for the Spring Festival!

This has to be one of my all time favorite online quilts! I've paper pieced one quilt top and the pattern was by Judy Niemeyer. I'm green with envy that you took a class by her! I loved paper piecing that quilt, each little point was perfect! Every time I see a paper pieced quilt online I think, "i've got to work on another Judy Niemeyer project". So many projects, so little time.

Red is my favorite color and lately I've been thinking about working on a red and brown quilt. Your color placement on this quilt is stunning!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful top, I'll be eager to see it again when it's quilted.

Janet said...

I love the quilt, the colours are stunning and I can imagine you putting your magic quilting stitches in it. Perhaps you could make a n appointment with yourdself to do it.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

FANTASIC! IT is such a beauty! I love that quilt! wow! wow! WOW!

Terry said...

It's absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to see how you quilt it! :0)

Abby and Stephanie said...

Absolutely Delicious!!!

Lynn said...

This is just extraordinary! The colors are so pretty and I love the way it keeps your eyes moving!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I love that quilt. I have made two of Judy's patterns and always have fun with them.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Cathi said...

Oh, Jackie, that is stunning!! I absolutely love it!! The clours, the pattern -- everything just works together so beautifully!!

Anne at Film and Thread said...

This is the kind of quilt that you could look at for hours because there is so much to take in from the curved border, to the triangles, to the interplay of color.

Quilts on Bastings said...

Jackie - that is a stunning quilt indeed. I am sure you have got some amazing things in mind for the quilting.

The Calico Cat said...

Finished it at home - indeed! Well done.

alobsiger said...

Just SO gorgeous, Jackie! Get that beauty on the quilting rig!! :-)

Helen said...

It is amazing! Love the wavy border, just perfect! Can't wait to see it quilted.

Jocelyn said...

Jackie, I can understand why this is one of your favorite quilts. It is incredibly beautiful. Perfect for the Quilt Festival!

Diane said...

that is a delicious quilt!!!

pratima said...

Jackie, your chocolate raspberry quilt is scrumptious...the border looks stunning!

Dresden Quilter said...

This is amazing. I love how you did the borders. Please show it again when you have it quilted.

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

I can see why this is a favorite of yours. It is beautiful. I always say I don't quilt my favorites right away because someone else always wants it then. If it is unquiltied it is MINE and no one tries to claim it and I can enjoy it longer.

Heather said...

This is just luscious.

Annette said...

Your quilt is amazing. I love the chocolate raspberry combo. Beautiful!!

Karen said...

I am crazy about this quilt, I love paper pieced points. How lucky you got to take a class from Judy. Can't wait to see it quilted :)!

amy smart said...

Jackie, this quilt is amazing! Your work is beautiful - this one is a masterpiece.

Jessica Christensen said...

This is BEAUTIFUL. I love the colors. I love Mariner's Compass blocks, love the New York Beauty-esque border. This is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this.

Poppyprint said...

It's amazing!!!! Love chocolate and raspberry together. What a perfect name for this beauty. Hope you get to quilt it soon - I look forward to seeing how you decide to do it.

Melissa C said...

Very appropriate name. Absolutely love this quilt. The colors are gorgeous and the layout divine.

Janet said...

gorgeous colours! And what a lot of work!

Jacqueline said...

Your quilt is beyond beautiful.. love the colors and the design.. Can't wait to see it quilted

karen said...

what an AMAZING quilt! the pattern is great, of course, but I just love the colors and title!

Jan said...

That's one amazing quilt. Lots of envy going on here.

Melinda said...

It is a beautiful quilt and you will have fun quilting it. I love the name.

lristaneo said...

Just stunning!!! Another quilt to add to my list!! Great job!

Unknown said...

Still the same thoughts as the first time you showed it, just gorgeous, love it.

em's scrapbag said...

This is a beautiful quilt. Glad you showed it again.

Jeanne said...

I love this quilt! I'm sure it will be even more special once it is quilted. Thanks for sharing.

Carol said...

Gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

Roben said...

Spectacular!!

Becky said...

I absolutely love the way you blended the reds and the browns. This is one fabulous quilt! Thanks for sharing!

Becky said...

I absolutely love the way you blended the reds and the browns. This is one fabulous quilt! Thanks for sharing!

Allie said...

So beautiful! I can't wait to see it quilted!

Cynthia said...

Amazing! I love it! I've never tried paper piecing but you've just inspired me to make my next quilt something paper pieced! Thank you!

Michelle said...

Simply stunning! A really gorgeous quilt. I can see why it's one of your all time favorites.

AnnieO said...

Stunning in a yummy give-me-some-chocolate-now kind of way. Just amazing what work has gone into this. It will only improve in intensity with the quilting!

Shona B said...

The colors and the piecing are terrific. Made me crave chocolate and raspberry truffles.

Allie said...

This is absolutely breath-taking!!!

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

Absolutely stunning as usual Jackie. It's making my mouth water. I make a dessert sometimes with rich chocolate mousse covered in fresh raspberries, mmm maybe I need to make it tonight!!! Thanks for sharing this beauty xo

Anonymous said...

Jackie!!! What a FABULOUS quilt!!! The design, colors, fabrics and even the name are ALL outstanding!!! This is truly a masterpiece! : ) Thanks for sharing.

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

I can see why it is a favorite of yours. It is amazing! It must have felt great when you finished sewing the top together. I love that feeling!

Rumi said...

Awesome! I can see why it is one of your favorites!

marlene@ByTheSeam said...

Really awesome quilt. Love the colors.

Anina said...

I've always loved this one. When I grow up I want to be able to foundation piece as accurately as this.

wishes, true and kind said...

Amazing quilt, Jackie! And thank you so much for sponsoring the festival!

AJ said...

Great name for that quilt! Love it!

Diane J. Evans said...

And now I'm hungry for chocolate and raspberries!

Diane

Lynn Koeppen said...

Fabulously beautiful. I love the red and brown together!

Peapod Four said...

Love the wavy edge!

Wendy said...

What an absolutely gorgeous quilt!! My Neimeyer "Tumbleweeds" is in beginning stages and now I wish I had your beautiful colors and pattern .... wonderful work and now I'm going to have to follow your blog to keep being inspired. Thank you!!

Karen said...

Just stunning! Looking forward to seeing how you quilt it.

Kim D. said...

Jackie, your quilt is spectacular!! Thanks for sharing it with us.. I can't wait to see it quilted.

Stephanie said...

Amazing design and fabric choices!

julieQ said...

Your fans have said it all above...but I have to say it too! Gorgeous, Jackie! I love how much depth your quilt has already, just think when it is quilted how wonderful it will be.

Fleurette said...

Wow, Jackie this is just stunning! Love the delicious title.

Marit said...

Jackie, It's so lovely! Enjoy the whole process, and take your time to finish it...
Thank you for sponsoring this great virtual quilt show, and for your nice comment!

Anonymous said...

Great color combination! Makes me hungry for chocolate and raspberries! ;-)

Vivian said...

It's a stunning quilt, Jackie. Red + brown is such a luscious combination of colors. and the name is perfect for it. Lucky you, to take a class with Judy N!

quiltmom anna said...

I have a few of Judy Niemeyer patterns just waiting to be made. I love her designs and I do enjoy paper piecing. Yours is a real beauty- brown and pink/red are fabulous together.
Thanks for sharing- and being so generous to giveaway fabrics.
Regards from A Western Canadian Quilter,
Anna
http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/

Oddbjørg said...

It's a beauty! Fantastic!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Being so beautiful without quilting, I'm sure it will dazzle when quilted Jackie!!

Mary P said...

Wow. This is beautiful!

Marie said...

Beautiful quilt, so much work but worth it.

Mary said...

wow..this is gorgeous!

sewkalico said...

It really is very beautiful!

QuiltSue said...

I can only think of one thing to say:WOWW!!!!!!

prashant said...

Love this quilt. Beautifully pieced!
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Kim said...

WOW!!! It's gorgeous!

Lauren Phelps said...

Wow! Amazing! I really like the wavy border!

Randi said...

That quilt is amazing. Wow!

Unknown said...

Amazing Jackie! You really do need to sneak it in between all the others :) I love the colors in there!

Coffeebean's Dailies said...

How funny! I recently finished a French Braid quilt and named it Raspberries and Chocolate! Love the two color schemes together! Job well done and I can't WAIT to see what or how you quilt it!

Eileen said...

beautiful quilt--love the colors and the design is just wonderful. thanks for sharing

Sandra said...

great colors-reminds me of chocolate covered strawberries. Kudos on tackling this very challenging pattern -aren't Judy's designs stunning.
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