Wednesday, July 27, 2011

I Am A Baby Boomer


This quilt is called Yellow Bird In A Blender, named by my husband. I have a hard time coming up with names for my quilts. So I sometimes ask him if he has any ideas, and this is what he came up with! Hey I asked....he said that is what he saw when he looked at the quilt. It is a Karen Stone pattern and I made this
in 2002. It is paper pieced and was not an easy pattern to do. It took a couple years to complete.

I am a Baby Boomer but......I am participating in the  Gen X Quilters Summer Fair Quilt Show.
Gen X Quilters Summer Fair
What a cool idea on a hot summer day to look at some beautiful quilts. Go over a take a look.


Here is a close up. As you can see every inch of it is paper pieced. My friend Terry did this in reds and blacks. Another friend Cynthia did it in reds and blues. They both were amazing. If I can get some pictures of them I will post them.
I am busy machine quilting my Almost Red and White quilt. Hopefully it will be done today, it is taking forever!

Kelly
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25 comments:

  1. LynneJuly 27, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love, love, love that quilt - colour gets me every time!

    Thanks for saying you're a Baby Boomer and still entering the "Quilt and Recipe Fair" at Gen X - I was wondering if they'd let this BB in, and now I know!

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  2. Quiltin JennyJuly 27, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Wow! All that paper piecing would make me crazy. You did a great job, love the colors.

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  3. MitziJuly 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Your quilt is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it. I just paper pieced a block for the first time last night and I don't know if I will ever make a whole quilt like that. I love the end result though!

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  4. Riel NasonJuly 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Kelly, WOW!!! And the name is too hilarious.

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  5. randi--i have to sayJuly 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    lovely quilt! i am not a gen x'er either, but will enter too. there is room for everyone, i am sure! :)

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  6. Mary KeaslerJuly 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Love those colors and your perfect paper piecing. Sounds as if your hubby has a great imagination too.

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  7. Laura McGrathJuly 27, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    It's gorgeous! Did it take a couple of years because you just weren't into it? I've definitely had a lot of UFOs like that, and paper piecing can get kind of boring & tedious.

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  8. Little Island QuiltingJuly 27, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Fabulous saturation of colour

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  9. DorisJuly 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I cam complete understand how he came up with that name--LOVE IT! The quilt and it's title!

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  10. MaryJuly 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Love the quilt and the name! And I love that you are a Baby Boomer and still can quilt;) Yay!!! Baby Boomers!!! Creativity is ageless....you prove that everyday!!!

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  11. BarbaraJuly 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Very pretty quilt. Love those colors.

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  12. RachaeldaisyJuly 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    This quilt makes me want to cheer and clap!! It's more than stunning!! Kelly, You Rock!!

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  13. SaraJuly 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Your quilt name by your hubs makes me smile!! I love that it was ALL paper pieced--what a wonderful color scheme:)

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  14. Angela Deal MeanixJuly 27, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    beautiful as always!!!

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  15. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsJuly 27, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Hot,hot hot!

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  16. AnneMarieJuly 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Hi there Boomer! No need to announce it - everyone is welcome! WOW - amazing paper piecing. Just gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining in Summer Fair and sharing with us! AM

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  17. CarlaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Oh, wowsers! That is an amazing quilt! And as horrid as the name sounds, it is a Perfect Name!! I have that same book of patterns...have looked at it many times and never made even one quilt out of it over the years. You tempt me!!

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  18. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    As you know I love paper piecing and I am in love with your quilt! Your color palette is just the best. Some of my favorites!! A job well done!

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  19. judith lockhartJuly 28, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    So pretty and some of my favorite colors!

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  20. MelindaJuly 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    What a great quilt with a hilarious name! I don't ask hubbie what he'd call mine; I'm scared of the answer. Amazing paper piecing technique you have there!

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  21. DebbieJuly 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful quilt! How big is it?
    (Love hubby's quilt name - just keepin' it real!)

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  22. Ann ChampionJuly 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Your quilt is absolutely stunning! I just love the colors/fabrics. It looks like Summer.
    Hubby's name is cute. LOL

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  23. CharJuly 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    It's a lovely colorful quilt and I love the name. Good job!

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  24. FlourishingPalmsJuly 31, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    This quilt is smashing; simply smashing! From my perspective, it was worth every drop of foundation paper-pieced sweat you put into it. This baby-boomer thanks you for sharing.

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  25. BarbAugust 6, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    great quilt - and great colors~

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