Bloggers' Quilt Festival ~ Cake Walk

Hello and Welcome to all the new visitors and quilters stopping by Mountain Musings from the Bloggers' Quilt Festival sponsored by Amy's Creative Side.

The quilt that I'm entering in this fall's Festival is called Cake Walk.

If you're a regular reader, you saw this quilt earlier when I blogged about making it, and you've probably also spotted it in some subsequent Farmers' Market posts. But here it is again and the story behind why I made it:

I love perusing quilting blogs for inspiration, ideas, and fun tutorials. So back in the spring when I visited Sewn with Grace and saw Renee's beautiful cake quilt, I knew I just had to make one like it for Sarah's booth at Farmers' Market this season.

First day of Farmers' Market began the first weekend in April so I had one short month to order the fabric and get it sewn and quilted for the opening day. I almost made the deadline...not all the quilting was finished for the first market, but it still looked okay on her display table.I wish I had a fat quarter for all the customers who have made comments, taken photos, or asked about the pattern for the quilt displaying all of Sarah's sweets! It's definitely not because of how I made it...it's all about the pattern and those gorgeous cakes!

Here's the back:

I think this was the most fun quilt I've ever made--mainly because I was making it especially for Sarah and for her new business venture but also because I love the uniqueness of Lori Holt's cakewalk pattern. Thank you for coming over and taking a look!

Bloggers' Quilt Festival Stats

Finished quilt measures: 64″x 70″

Special techniques used: applique, buttons, rick-rack for added effect

Quilted by: Deb Girotti

Categories: Wall Hanging, Art Quilt, Applique Quilt

If you'd like to see more quilts, visit Amy over at the Quilt Festival. Here's the schedule of events:

October 26 – 31 Linky open
November 1 – 4 Nominations are made
November 5 -8 Vote for your favorites
November 9 Winners announced

~Deb

Comments

[barb]

adorable quilt!

[Amy, a redeemed sheep]

Perfect choice for the festival! I really love this one...

[Chris]

Deb, you KNOW I love this quilt!! One day I want to make it...*sigh*... one day! :) It is beautiful and I love all the fabrics you used, very VERY CUTE!!!!!

[Janine]

This is such a cute quilt. Love it!

[Brenda@Coffeeteabooksandme]

I think you had better insure that quilt for there are many readers just waiting to find it all alone on your porch in the middle of the night, hehehe. ;)

[Jennie {Clover & Violet}]

This is really cute! I love cakes and cake stands, but never thought of doing a quilt out of them! And it is the perfect compliment to your Farmer's Market booth too!

[Alison]

This looks good enough to eat! :)

[Jennie T.]

Combines my two favorite things: cake and quilts! What a great idea to use it for a market stall. You did a great job!

[Marg]

Gorgeous quilt.Love your choice of fabrics/colours.

[Stephanie in MI]

I love the quilt. It looks great on Sarah's table, too!

[Tammy C]

Beautiful quilt.I am sure with that quilt this is the prettiest booth.

[CItricSugar]

Absolutely adorable! Beautiful work.

[Shay]

Oh my goodness - this is one of the most beautiful , whimsical and creative quilts I've seen. Seriously.

I love everything about this quilt. The fabrics, the colours and the subject matter...I want to run off and either bake a cake or make this quilt right NOW!

[Alisha Ann]

those are beautiful quilts...i love your blog :D

Blessings,
Alisha

www.alishainprogress.blogspot.com

[Amanda]

I absolutely love the cake walk pattern. What a great job!

[tusen]

Such a fun quilt :)

[Jenny]

Beautiful quilt!

[Amanda]

This is just darling! It is so SWEET!!!

[Laura]

Too pretty to use as a tablecloth. Hang it on the wall so everyone can see it! Great colors and design.

[Melissa N]

I voted for you, I hope you win a little something ;o)

[Jodi]

Beautiful!!! I followed the link and voted for you! Hope you win!! :)