Bloggers' Quilt Festival!

I am going to share my Swoon quilt for the Bloggers' Quilt Festival.  I shared it fairly recently, but it is really my favorite quilt and I am excited to talk a little more about it.
When I was visiting my Mom in Utah earlier this year, Denyse Schmidt's Aunt Edna line was released.  I was SO excited because 1) it is completely gorgeous, 2) my local Joann's rarely carries the entire DS Quilt lines so I had the opportunity to buy the full line, and 3) it was my birthday so I wasn't going to feel bad about buying a whole bunch.  I went a little overboard with the fabric buying; I made my entire swoon quilt, this bowtie quilt, and some pillows and I still have quite a bit left.

I had been planning on making a Swoon quilt using my Habitat stash, but I decided to hoard that fabric a little longer and make a Swoon quilt with my Aunt Edna just for myself.  I didn't worry about what anyone else in my house would like, I just used the fabrics that I loved.

I really love the back of the quilt because it uses my 2 favorite Aunt Edna prints.  This quilt also made me really fall in love with Hope Valley and I have bought several more fabrics from that collection since I finished the quilt.

Thanks for stopping by! I loved making this quilt!

Comments

  1. MelindaMay 18, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    What a great Swoon quilt - it is a great use of the DS fabrics.

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  2. Geta GramaMay 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Wonderful quilt. I love how the background highlights the other fabrics. Love the simple quilting too.

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  3. Heather D.May 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    YAY, another Swoon quilt - I'm featuring mine for the festival as well. Your quilt is just gorgeous and I love the fabric choices.

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  4. CraftyGardenMom - TaneshaMay 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Very pretty Swoon quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. holly | bijou lovelyMay 18, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I love this quilt so much! The colors are perfect! :)

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  6. Jessie @ Messy JesseMay 18, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Love your swoon quilt!! Such great colours :)
    Jessie, xo

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  7. BethMay 18, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Beautiful! Great color combinations !

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  8. Francine TaylorMay 18, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    You work hard, you deserve it!!! I tell myself that every time I get to the checkout line at Joann's :-).. I love this quilt, it is simply gorgeous - the colors are awesome!

    Francine

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  9. carol funMay 18, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    I've seen lots of Swoon quilts but this is one of the best ones! Love your color choices - you have a great eye!

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  10. ArtfulifeMay 18, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Love it!

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  11. CitricSugarMay 18, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    So pretty. Love your background choice!

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  12. MintyfreshMay 18, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Love the whole color palette and muted tone of the quilt--fantastic job!

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  13. RachaeldaisyMay 18, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    This is such a beautiful quilt!! The colours are gorgeous!!!

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  14. ShontelleMay 19, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Your quilt is gorgeous! I love the grey neutral you've used as a background.

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  15. CarlaMay 19, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    I'm loving this quilt! Very pretty!

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  16. MargaretMay 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I'm loving all the lovely swoons today!

    Hope you visit my blog too,

    margaret gunn
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  17. KrystaMay 19, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I think I have already commented on your adorable Swoon quilt, but there is no rule saying I can't do it again! Its so bright and pretty!

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  18. LorraineMay 20, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Love this version of the Swoon !

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  19. KristineMay 20, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    I hope this quilt wins a prize, as it is my current favourite quilt on the net. The prettiest swoon quilt around.

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  20. dianeMay 20, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    this is so pretty. One of my favorite Swoon quilts for sure.

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  21. Martine KucielMay 21, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    j'aime la douceur des couleurs et la simplicité du design ,felicitation

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  22. Sarcastic QuilterMay 21, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    So beautiful!

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  23. The ThompsonsMay 21, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    It's beautiful! I always felt Swoon was the perfect name for those blocks - so pretty!

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  24. Danielle HudsonMay 21, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Very pretty! I love the colors!

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  25. JanMay 22, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I love your Swoon quilt. I love the gray background, too. Which gray is that?

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  26. lauraMay 22, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    love the background color. makes the blocks 'pop'. beautiful

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  27. BrynnMay 22, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Aren't birthdays (and larger Joann's) wonderful? The gray does such a great job of showing off the prints. And who doesn't love a good Swoon?

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  28. EileenMay 23, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    wonderful swoon quilt! love that block--one of these days might try it when i get everything else i HAVE to get done finished. thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  29. Simply SandyMay 25, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Great swoon quilt. I think you picked the perfect fabric line for this quilt. And aren't husbands the best sports when it comes to holding our quilts for photographing!

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