Friday, October 28, 2011

Viewers Choice Winner- Bloggers Quilt Fest

With the exciting news yesterday that my miniature reproduction quilt "Virginia is For Lovers" won the  Web Viewers Choice in the Alliance for American Quilts, Alliances contest, I knew I had to share it on Amy's Bloggers Quilt Fest. It also won 3rd prize in the membership contest this spring.

And it is probably my favorite quilt ever!  Despite all the teeeny hand applique (little baskets that are only 1.5 inches) and lots and lots of hand quilting, it was wonderful to honor the earlier quilters who made the original crib quilt for a very loved child.
Virginia is for Lovers, 2011
16" x 16"

And here is the antique inspiration quilt, made in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in 1845.  Yes, this quilt actually survived the Civil War and is more than 160 years old.
Antique quilt
Circa 1845 crib quilt from Virginia
And here's the link to see my antique quilt entry for the show:
http://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/

Thanks again, Amy for hosting this virtual quilt show.  I love seeing what makes other quilters hearts SING!!!!!  Click on the logo to see the show.
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40 comments:

  1. trishOctober 28, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Congratulations. :o)
    Your quilt is beautiful.

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  2. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsOctober 28, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Congrats Sandra. I really admire quilters with hand applique skills. Beautiful.

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  3. Linda at Roscoe's MaOctober 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Very beautiful, Sandra!

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  4. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Wow nicely done. Congratulations.

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  5. ElaineOctober 28, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I enjoy your applique. And your inspiration quilt. It's great to copy a historical quilt.

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  6. EileenOctober 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    what a special thing you do in reproducing and taking care of antique quilts! your little quilt is just so precious. never thought i'd love applique like i do and find it so calming to do. your teensy baskets are just fun! and the quilt from civil war era is inspiring. thanks for sharing!

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  7. MaryOctober 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    It's been fun to follow your journey with this quilt! So glad you shared it here.

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  8. Aunt SpicyOctober 28, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Congrats, such a lovely quilt!

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  9. MichelleOctober 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Beautiful, congrats to you, it is lovely. Such tiny applique, someone has a lot of patience.

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  10. ladybugquiltingOctober 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Awesome Mini!

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  11. ShariOctober 28, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Wow! So much going on in such a small quilt! Beautiful applique. A real treasure.

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  12. Kit LangOctober 28, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    congratulations! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  13. RachaeldaisyOctober 28, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    You always have such beautiful quilts to show!! This one is lovely!!

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  14. KarenOctober 29, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    It's a lovely quilt. Such beautiful work. No wonder you won some awards with it!

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  15. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Gorgeous quilt and wow! I love the Civil War Era quilt, it is amazing!

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  16. SnoodlesOctober 29, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Oh my goodness! Thanks for letting me know which number to click on, to see yours...it is just beautiful! I have never done applique like that, and I love to admire quilts by folks like you that can do it so well!

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  17. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comOctober 29, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Congratulations. Just beautiful. I have yet to make a miniature. So lovely!

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  18. Lisa at Sun NaturalsOctober 29, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Well deserved awards. Beautiful.

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  19. JitkaOctober 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    A wonderful quilt. I admire all quilters who can do such a nice thing.

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  20. Sarcastic QuilterOctober 29, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    It's fantastic and great work! I love the inspiration quilt, too. :)

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  21. RachelOctober 29, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Such a lot of detail in that little quilt. It's beautiful!

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  22. KathyOctober 30, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    How sweet that you have re-made a historically significant quilt. You are very talented!

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  23. SandraOctober 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for all the lovely compliments on my quilt. I'm glad you are all enjoying seeing it and the antique inspiration.

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  24. MiriOctober 30, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations-this award is well deserved.

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  25. RachelOctober 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Wow! What a lovely way to honor quilting history.

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  26. DeonnOctober 31, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Wonderful, Sandra - I do love this quilt! And Congratulations on winning the Viewer's Choice award!

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  27. amy smartOctober 31, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Fabulous! I love how inspiring old quilts are. This one is a gem!

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  28. Jean(ie)October 31, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I can see why it won that award. Such beautiful hand work!

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  29. NanaNovember 1, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Just darling...love the primitive look. I would give it an award.

    Nana

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  30. PeggyNovember 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! Congrats on the wins!

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  31. SheilaNovember 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Congrats on your wins with this little quilt. Very nice miniature. Love the antique inspiration quilt, too.

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  32. Maureen T.November 2, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! Congratulations!

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  33. StaciNovember 3, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Lovely quilt. Thanks for sharing it!

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  34. VickiNovember 3, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    What a beautiful quilt and I love the history beind it. Congratulations.

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  35. Varga GyörgyiNovember 3, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    What a charming little quilt. I love the classic baltimore style :o) Thanks for sharing

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  36. TraceyNovember 4, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Beautiful quilt Sandra. It's a keeper!

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  37. Kay LynneNovember 7, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Congratulations on a beautiful quilt!

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  38. MarthaNovember 15, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful job...congratulations..thanks for sharing with us.

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  39. DebbieNovember 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Great to see your inspiration along with your lovely quilt.

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  40. allie allerDecember 5, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    It really is a great quilt! Thank you so much for supporting the Alliance with this stellar artwork...

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