Friday, May 13, 2011

Blogger's Quilt Festival-Beaded Curtain

Welcome to the Blogger's Spring Quilt Festival, hosted by Amy's Creative Side. 
I'm excited to show you my quilt entry, Beaded Curtain.
Beaded Curtain is pretty special to me because it is actually the prototype
for my first (and only!) Moda Bake Shop quilt, called Love Beads.
It's the perfect size to use as a table runner for summer cookouts!
 It features three of my favorite quilty things....
fabulous Amy Butler fabrics, Kona grey background, and straight line quilting!
 The free tutorial for making the larger version of this quilt can be found here.
This smaller version uses just one charm pack and about one yard of background.
If you would like to try your hand at making a table runner size,
 follow the directions on 
the Moda site for making the beads and use 1.5 in. sashing 
between the rows of beads.
The backing features leftover bead and chain pieces combined 
with lovely Bird Song fabric that I'd been saving for just the right thing.
I'll have fun using the reverse side as much as the front! 
 I always enjoy the challenge of creating quilt backs that are a bit whimsical
from bits and pieces left from the front plus fabric from my stash.
 I hope that I've tempted you to give my
Moda Bakeshop quilt a whirl. 
 It's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!
Thanks for stopping by!
Be sure and check out all the other Festival entries here.

P.S. You might want to makes sure that the coffee pot is full before you begin!











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  1. Joanna @ ShapeMothMay 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM
    I love the pattern. It's a ferfect way to show the fabric. Besides, I'm crazy about grey backgrounds ;)
    Stoping by from BQF.
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  2. Anne DMay 14, 2011 at 12:29 AM
    I love it. I wanted to make the  quilt wheni saw it on Moda Bakeshop but I love making table runners so I think I will do this first! Thanks!!!
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  3. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowMay 14, 2011 at 1:20 AM
    Very nice!
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  4. RachaeldaisyMay 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM
    A wonderful pattern!! It works well as a table runner, and would look wonderful as a quilt!
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  5. MaritMay 14, 2011 at 4:44 AM
    What a beautiful setting for a party! I love your quilt both front and back. And the horizontal quilting looks so good. You are a great chef!
    ; )
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  6. MaryMay 14, 2011 at 6:53 AM
    wow! It looks fantastic with your perfect straight line quilting! And it looks great in your garden...and the back is just as special as the front! I love to flip a quilt over and find another quilty surprise on back!
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  7. anneMay 14, 2011 at 9:09 AM
    Love it!  Thanks for a great quilt pattern!  This is on my to do list.  Great fabric choices!
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  8. Andie JohnsonMay 14, 2011 at 9:21 AM
    Carla - I just love your style! You have such a great eye for color and line. Love this - like I said, might just have to make this with some Pat Bravo FQs I have.
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  9. HeidiMay 14, 2011 at 10:33 AM
    what a wonderful table-runner !
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  10. Andrea May 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM
    It is beautiful from both sides, are very well  those colors .congratulations
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  11. verobirdieMay 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM
    I love both sides.
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  12. FlourishingPalmsMay 14, 2011 at 12:15 PM
    It's so pretty, Carla! These pictures make me want to come over and sit at that table for a coffee, just to admire it. The first picture is my favorite. It would make a neat curtain or room divider!
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  13. matheaMay 14, 2011 at 3:22 PM
    I have already downloaded the pattern for the quilt, thinking I might make it one day. Making a table runner seems more doable, somehow, and yours is just great!
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  14. Live a Colorful LifeMay 14, 2011 at 5:16 PM
    The back of your quilt is super cool. I want to make this quilt in Hope Valley.
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  15. Yia YiaMay 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM
    Carla, this quilt is amazing!!!! I like it even more than the first "love beads!!" It looks so great w/ the lilacs!! You are AMAZING!!!
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  16. KarenMay 14, 2011 at 10:38 PM
    Great job. Love your colours. The backing is fabulous too.
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  17. Pinkadot QuiltsMay 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM
    The colors are great but aren't you afraid of getting barbeque sauce on it!! A really fun quilt.
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  18. DebbieMay 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM
    How fun is that!? Congrats on being in the Bake Shop. Lovely fabrics and what nice quilting! Also really love how you photographed it!
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  19. VickiMay 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM
    Very pretty, Carla!
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  20. Kelly O.May 15, 2011 at 8:23 PM
    I love love LOVE this pattern! it's on my list to make a quilt for my daughter using some michael miller mirror ball fabric in shades of purple!
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  21. wishes, true and kindMay 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM
    Absolutely beautiful!  I love the BirdSong fabric, and it's just perfect!  Great job!
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  22. stitchinpennyMay 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM
    The quilt is beautiful and so calming and comfy looking.
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  23. Kim BrackettMay 16, 2011 at 8:36 PM
    That's such a cool pattern, Carla! And I love the Amy Butler fabrics.
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  24. MargMay 16, 2011 at 11:02 PM
    The quilt is gorgeous, and I love the backing too, very pretty fabric. 
    It's a great pattern, fantastic job, Carla.
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  25. EileenMay 17, 2011 at 4:33 AM
    lovely quilt front and back.  great materials. nice quilting.  they remind me of paper lanterns too.  thanks for sharing and have a great day
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  26. KarenMay 17, 2011 at 6:42 PM
    Your quilt is wonderful. I like your choice of fabrics and colours. It does look stunning on your outside table!
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  27. pinsandneedlesMay 18, 2011 at 6:57 AM
    A great pattern! Pretty fabrics! Oh no...another on my 'to do' list.  It is getting rather long!
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  28. IsisjemMay 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM
    Lovely design and choice of fabrics! So fun for the summer.
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  29. MollyMay 23, 2011 at 8:17 AM
    What a beautiful and colorful quilt!  I just love the quilting too.  Very awesome all the way around :)
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  30. VaibhavJanuary 9, 2012 at 3:25 AM
    By using glass bead curtains, we can create a funky yet elegant design to room. It does not need to be all crystals or full of colors. Thanks for posting nice information. bead curtains
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  31. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 5:28 AM
    The quilt beaded curtains are very beautiful. So know all about them

    Curtains
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