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Monday, November 28, 2011

A Blue Quilt for the Christmas Quilt Show!

My "Up cycled" Denim Quilt is my quilt entry for the 2011 Christmas Quilt Show.  Blue is my favorite color. I have blue quilts everywhere in my house from my kitchen table... to the sofa... to the beds!  I guess I would have to say I decorate everything with blue quilts!

This quilt has a washable wool batting in it to keep us cuddly warm this winter in Wisconsin.  
The wool batting is fluffier than a cotton batting so the batting puffs a little more than it would, if it were a thinner batting.  I like it!

I attached the binding with an all machine embroidery stitched binding, thus giving it a wispy finish to the edge of the quilt!
I cut up and "Up Cycled" these blue patchwork shorts and some old denim dresses and shirts to created this quilt.
The next post is the tutorial on how this quilt was created using the old denim clothes.  Many of you have seen it before as I posted a similar post back in early October, but this is the new and improved tutorial post that was featured at "Sew We Quilt" on November 11th.
The backing of my quilt is an extra wide backing fabric that I hand dyed pale blue.  It is nice and soft.
The quilting is a Two Color Ribbon Quilting with a Twist of flowers!
I wanted to take some new "full view" photos with my new camera this morning.  I spread the quilt out on the sofa and before I knew it I was taking pictures Gabby and Toby as they wanted to be in the pictures. First Gabby jumped up and poised for a picture.
Then Toby jumped up too!  He wanted his picture taken too.
I decided to cover up Gabby with my favorite denim quilt and...
...soon Toby was cuddling up beside her.


 My full view photos ended up being full view with a couple of dogs!  I guess I will have to be happy with that! 
Well, if this quilt isn't keeping my husband and I warm this winter, at least it will keep Gabby and Toby warm! 
 It is so nice and warm they just doze off...
You too, can link up a post with a Christmas Quilt for the SewCalGal's 2011 Christmas Quilt Show. Or just click on the link and hop over and check out the beautiful Christmas Quilts.


Thanks for stopping by!
Enjoy your day!


Marcia



My Blue Denim Tablescape - Dec. 6, 2011 at Lunch Looks Like a Quilt to Me Blog






Linked with: 
SewCalGal's 2011 Christmas Quilt Show - Nov 28 to Dec. 4, 2011
Pieceful Life: Little Quilts Monday - Nov. 28, 2011
Quilting in my Pyjamas: Favourite Things Friday - Dec. 2, 2011
Sew Many Ways: Sew Darn Crafty - Dec. 5, 2011
Sew Chatty: Made with Love - Dec. 5, 2011
Sew Happy Geek: Manic Monday - Dec. 5, 2011
Chef in Training: Tuesday Talent Show - Dec. 6, 2011
Coastal Charms: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday - Dec. 6, 2011
Today's Creative Blog: Get Your Craft On - Dec. 6, 2011
Savy Southern Style: WOW Us Wednesday - Dec. 7, 2011
Somewhat Simple: Strut Your Stuff - Dec. 8, 2011
Faith, Grace, and Crafts: Pearls and Lace Thursday - Dec. 8, 2011
Happy Quilting: TNT Thursday - Dec. 8, 2011
The Thrifty Groove: Thrifty Things Friday - Dec. 9, 2011
Stuff and Nonsense: fridays unfolded - Dec. 9, 2011
Homemaker in Heels: Weekend Craft Soiree & Blog Hop - Dec. 10, 2011
Six Sisters' Stuff: Strut Your Stuff - Dec. 9, 2011
The Shady Porch: Rock 'N Share - Dec. 14, 2011
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia: Tuesday Treasures - Dec. 13, 2011
2805: Potpourri Party - Dec. 16, 2011
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60 comments:

  1. suemacNovember 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Love your quilt. It looks warm and cozy. Maybe not so great for a central texas winter that we have here. Love the pix with your dogs. So cute.

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  2. May BrittNovember 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    It is a beautiful winterquilt.

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  3. micheleNovember 28, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Love the cozy denim....those pups aren't spoiled are they?

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  4. SandyNovember 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I can't even imagine how warm those would be!=) Thanks for sharing.=)

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  5. Nanbon44November 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    looks like a snuggle quilt for sure

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  6. ShayNovember 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Who would have thought upcycled demin could look so darn pretty! That quilting is da bomb!

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  7. JoannaNovember 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Your two little ones steal the show. Love your quilt and all of the neat details, especially the quilting. I'll check the tutorial. Thanks.

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  8. SnoodlesNovember 28, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Love seeing this quilt...your quilting is awesome and the pups are so cute!

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  9. Sandra KayeNovember 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I have been saving my kids jeans for years. One day I will make a jean quilt. I lOVE your fur babies. They are just to cute!! Hugs

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  10. Needled MomNovember 28, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I love the blues and the wonderful quilting.

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  11. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    A great quilt revisited! Love blues and whites for decor during the season.

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  12. Susana NeigerNovember 28, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful work! I love the details in the quilting! I've been doing a lot with denim lately - makes such a nice quilt! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Miss HillbillyNovember 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    It is such a cuddly cozy quilt, it's perfect for the show!

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  14. PatSloanNovember 29, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    what a super quilt! i'm looking at guy quilts and this would be a graet one.. plus love your 'models'... thank you for sharing!

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  15. Sue DaurioNovember 29, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    that is an awesome blue jean quilt. I love what you did with the shorts. And those two little cuties all cuddled up and snoozing!! What a great post.

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  16. MishkaNovember 29, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful and your dogs are just precious.

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  17. sew.darn.quiltNovember 29, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    A stunning quilt and that quilting is making me drool! Love your little friends, they have the right idea all snuggled in.

    Carolyn

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  18. Mrs.PicklesNovember 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love the quilt..but those darn little cutie pies steal the show... :)

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  19. JulimondNovember 29, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    wonderful quilt and wonderful pets.

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  20. Wilma LeeNovember 29, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful stuff.

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  21. Carrie P.November 29, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Before I saw your puppies wrapped up in the quilt I was thinking that it looks like one comfy quilt. I guess they are proof that it is.
    Great quilt and I love the quilting on it.

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  22. maggieNovember 29, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a cozy winter quilt! good job!

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  23. JocelynNovember 29, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful!! I love blue too, but this quilt is perfect. I love the quilting.

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  24. LesleyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Love the cozy blue, just perfect for cold winters!

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  25. KarenNovember 30, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    I always love your quilts and obviously your dogs do too!

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  26. LynetteNovember 30, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Wow - you got some awesome, awesome shots of your fur friends! Keepers, for sure. Too cute. :)

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  27. TeresaNovember 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Love the quilting and who could resist your furry friends

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  28. NimaNovember 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    wow..lovely quilt

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  29. QuiltbenacoNovember 30, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Belle le trapunte blu!
    Una grattatina a quei due cucciolini....
    Ciao

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  30. QuiltSueNovember 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    It's a great quilt, and the pups obviously love it!

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  31. CherylNovember 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I also love blue and your quilting is amazing.

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  32. Christine MNovember 30, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Love your quilt. Gabby and Toby are very cute too!

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  33. JenNovember 30, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Oh, sweet babies in a quilt! There's nothing more cuddly than that. Great quilt!

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  34. Teresa F.December 1, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I love your blue denim quilt. Your puppies are adorable I have a five month old black schnauzer and he love to cuddle,yoo.

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  35. stichnRNDecember 1, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    i love your fluffy batting. so many times denim quilts are so heavy they look flat. i love yours.

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  36. JanetDecember 1, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Wonderful quilt and your dogs are so cute! Thanks for adding the link to the tutorial - I had been trying to remember where I saw it.

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  37. theaDecember 1, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    love the denim quilt. It is absolutely beautiful.

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  38. Michelle RidgwayDecember 2, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Beautiful quilt and gorgeous wee dogs. So cute.

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  39. LarriDecember 2, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous! Love that you upcycled something so utilitarian into something wonderful & warm. ☺ Happy FTF!

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  40. MichelleDecember 2, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Delightul quilt! (I've very partial to blue myself.) Your quilting is gorgeous. I'm always on the look out for new FMQ designs, and I love this one.

    A couple of adorable quilt inspectors you have there! Glad to see they were taking the job seriously. Full test mode and all that.

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  41. SuzanneDecember 2, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    A gorgeous denim quilt! When in college I inherited my grandmother's wool batting quilt. The warmest quilt I've ever had. Your puppies should be cozy all winter.

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  42. MaryDecember 2, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Denim is classic. Way to Up-cycle!

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  43. UnknownDecember 2, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Blue is my favorite too! What a wonderful snuggley quilt!!..love the photo of your dogs sleeping!! they have the right idea when it comes to snuggling!!

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  44. MisteaDecember 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    The blues are perfect in your quilt.
    So good to see your furry friends enjoying your beautiful work.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Kirsten's CookingDecember 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    they must be comfy to put those puppies to sleep so quickly!

    thanks for sharing - have a great weekend!

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  46. JudiDecember 2, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    nice! The quilting reminds me of the trail left by skiers on fresh snow :)

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  47. MicheleDecember 2, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Lovely blue quilt! You have some cute helpers :-)

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  48. PauletteDecember 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    It's beautiful! Great quilting, and I can only imagine the lovely warm weight of it on our cold Wisconsin winter days.

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  49. MargDecember 2, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    It's a lovely quilt, I always love seeing recycled denim. It must be very cozy for those very cute pups.

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  50. Kelli Fannin QuiltsDecember 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Loving Gabby and Toby~ Gabby looks like she's protecting it from anyone sitting on it in that first pic. ;) I love denim and I'll bet it will sure keep you warm this winter. It's beautiful!

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  51. HeatherDecember 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Oh my those dogs are so sweet. The quilt is great too.

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  52. LaurelDecember 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    ah... i remember wisconsin winters! that sure looks cozy, and the quilting is beautiful.

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  53. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love denim quilts. Yours is especially great.
    SallyKingemail@gmail.com

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  54. Barb NDecember 4, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    A blue quilt to take away the winter blues! Nice work.

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  55. Linda DaltonDecember 4, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Had to leave a comment because I LOVE this quilt! I am just like you and love blue too! This quilt really calls to me and I adore how you long armed it too! I am going to try this technique next time I throw one of my quilts up, I never thought of echoing a meander...it looks great! Nice job!~

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  56. Mary @ Sea QuiltsDecember 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful quilt in my favorite color! And the dogs add a darling touch.

    Mary @ SeaQuilts

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  57. Melissa CorryDecember 8, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a beautiful quilt. Love those cute little puppies :)

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  58. DoniDecember 8, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    You are really quite amazing with all your quilting!!! Those shorts! What a great idea to use those to make such a beautiful quilt. I especially love the touches along the border...really sweet.
    Thanks so much for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday!!! Your post and puppies are really sweet!
    Blessings, Doni

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  59. DiannDecember 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This quilt is so pretty and looks so cozy! Love it Marcia! Thank you for sharing at TTF and I hope you are having a wonderful week!

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  60. Honey at 2805December 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Thank you for sharing the season and your beautiful projects at Potpourri Friday! May you have a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!

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