Friday, October 16, 2009

Blogger's Quilt Festival

For Blogger's Quilt Festival, I've decided to tell you about my log cabin quilt. This is the first bed quilt that I have ever made. This quilt actually belongs to my husband, but he'd be hard pressed to find it at any given time, because one of the kids usually snatch it for their bed. It is one of the most well loved, and worn quilts in the house.
If you look closely on the bottom right side of this photo, there is a cut in the fabric. My oldest, who is now 24 decided to "help" me finish it by taking a pair of scissors and cutting it. (He was 3 at the time.) After I scolded him about playing with scissors, (I'll have to tell you the rotary cutter story some other time), I couldn't bear to hide his part in making the quilt, so I left the cut. It has never gotten bigger while being washed or used, so I guess it was meant to be! The binding is so worn, it is practically see through. Amy from Park City Girl is hosting the Blogger's Quilt Festival. There you will find links to many other quilts to be inspired by. Check it out!


19 comments:

Marika said...

The cheerful qult is very beautiful.

Anonymous said...

What a great history your quilt has! Quilts should be loved until the binding is thin. :-) I think that is a sure sign of a successful quilt.

CJ said...

How about that! Great minds think alike and all that ya know. :D Love the colors of yours and too cute about your son's cut.

Petra said...

Wow! Now your quilt really has a story to tell! :)
Very beautiful!!
But I am not sure I want to hear the rotary cutter story... outch. :)

Zonnah said...

I love it :)

Zlaty said...

Great quilt and so nice story behind it! As my husband would say it has character!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Happy sewing!

Zlaty

Lonci said...

It is beautiful:)

Angie said...

How great that it is so well loved!

Kathy said...

That's great that your quilt is a quilt everyone in the family loves and you have a great story about the little snip in the corner!

Victoria said...

I love the love that this quilt has known. The fact that you left the cut hole in, is just wonderful!

Allie said...

I love a quilt that is so well loved. Thanks for sharing.

beth said...

Those LOVED TO DEATH quilts are the best!

Rene' said...

Such a beautiful quilt. Can see why the kids are always stealing it!! Thanks for sharing.

Aimee said...

My kids are still little, but I do hope that at least one quilt I make now will be so used and loved. What a wonderful quilt, and what a wonderful story!

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

This was your first quilt! well done! It's had the dickens loved out of it! That's how you know it was a success!! have a good day lady!

ParisMaddy said...

It's loved and cheerful!

Dresden Quilter said...

It is such a beautiful quilt. Quilts are meant to be used and loved and you can tell that yours is a very special one. I love the colours.

Unknown said...

Beautiful and such a treasure :)

Anonymous said...

I just LOVE Log Cabin quilts and yours is no exception!!! The memories and love this quilt holds is pure magic. How lucky you and your family are! Thanks for sharing. : )