Blogger's Quilt Festival

Amy's Creative Side is having a Blogger's Quilt Festival and I thought I would join in and show off my quilt "A Summer Place".  This quilt was just meant to be a very quick Jelly Roll quilt but like Topsy it just grew.  I love all types of applique so some of that crept in as well and the more I played with the wonderful colourful fabrics the more the quilt grew.  The quilt got its name because I live in a place that enjoys Summer all year around with some times in the year just a bit more humid and tropical than other.
"A Summer Place" by Frances Leate

One of the applique blocks

I hope you enjoy this quilt and visiting all the other bloggers who have taken part.  Thank you Amy for organising this wonderful event.


Amy'sCreativeSide


Till next time
Frances

Comments

pinsandneedles said…
Pretty quilt! Summer weather all year long...I'm jealous.
November 2, 2011 at 1:33 AM
Sarah said…
Your quilt is really pretty and sunny!
November 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Unknown said…
What a happy quilt! Love the color choices. Does make me think of summer as we turn towards winter. Thanks!!!
November 2, 2011 at 5:06 AM
Susan said…
Lovely quilt Frances! It glows like a summer stained glass window! A wonderful mix of colours.
November 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM
trish said…
Your quilt is so sweet. :o)
November 2, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Karen said…
This is a lovely quilt. I like the combination of pieced blocks and applique. The fabrics are gorgeous and I always love lots of colour.
A truly suitable quilt for the sunshine state!
November 2, 2011 at 8:25 AM
Sue said…
Lovely quit Frances. Shame you aren't here with me to start a new adventure. Can't believe I am in Texas.
November 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Linda said…
Beautiful quilt Frances, colours are fresh and zingy. Thanks for the link, I had not heard of this 'event'. Cheers.
November 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM
straythreads said…
beautiful quilts such cheery colors and prints
ann
November 3, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Lyanna L. said…
fun quilt -- thanks for sharing it. I like the colors and I also like your applique blocks =) great job!
November 3, 2011 at 1:57 AM
Radka said…
Beautiful quilt, Frances, a real summer :)
November 3, 2011 at 4:33 AM
Dawn said…
Beautiful quilt - love the applique addition.
November 4, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Lynne said…
Funny how quilts will just take off on their own and design themselves. What a beaut! I really like all the colors!
November 4, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Quilt Genius said…
I love the applique you did on your blocks. The colors are wonderful!

Mary
http://www.quiltgenius.com
November 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Myra said…
Your quilt is wonderful Frances! So cheery looking! I like it! ;)
November 10, 2011 at 5:22 AM
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