Friday, May 18, 2012

Bermuda Blues-Blogger's Quilt Festival


Amy's Creative Side




This is Bermuda Blues.  This quilt has been percolating in my mind since I moved to Bermuda six months ago.  If you have ever visited Bermuda you know how breathtaking the water colors are.  My creative mind needed to try and capture those colors.  I think the variations of water color around the reef that surrounds the island are what intriqued me the most. 
720 two inch half square triangles later this is what I came up with. 
It is a child sized lap quilt-measuring 40 inches by 60 inches.
There are 20 different blue hued fabrics.
I think it has fulfilled it's purpose
but with that being said I am working on a few more (I have left over fabric that has to be used!).
Thanks for taking a look at my quilt and if you ever have a chance to get to Bermuda-take it!. You just might fall in love with the water too!
 









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74 comments:

  1. RenaeMay 18, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous!!
    So pretty and soothing all at the same time.

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  2. EmilyMay 18, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I love the back as much as the front!!

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  3. Canadian AbroadMay 18, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Gorgeous quilt and I do have to say that I am jealous of the photo shoot location too!

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  4. Kendra from missknittas studioMay 18, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Wow, this is just amazing! Well done!

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  5. Little Island QuiltingMay 18, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Incredible

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  6. LynnMay 18, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Stunning, makes me sigh just looking at it. The back is as beautiful as the front!!

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  7. Bethany (Make Me A Quilt)May 18, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    That is a GORGEOUS quilt! WOW! I am so inspired! Simply beautiful. :)

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  8. BarbaraMay 18, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    How pretty! Very nice work.

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  9. Katie Z.May 18, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Awesome

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  10. Hi, I'm Suz!!May 18, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Soo pretty!! Great job!!

    Hugs ~~ Suz
    www.inspiringcreativeness.blogspot

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  11. CharlotteMay 18, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    just, WOW!

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  12. JudiMay 18, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Breathtaking! What a gorgeous quilt. Well done.

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  13. ericaMay 18, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    so pretty, and aptly named!

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  14. Heidi GrohsMay 18, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I want to jump into that quilt!!

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  15. MelindaMay 18, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Truly beautiful! And from the photos it looks like perfect color picks!

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  16. CitricSugarMay 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Simple and beautiful.

    Love the graduated back!

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  17. Sarcastic QuilterMay 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    HOLY COW! Will you make me one? I have never been to Bermuda but I've been to Puerto Rico and seen water just as beautiful. Your quilt is a perfect reminder of the colors nature creates.

    Just wow.

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  18. LeslieUnfinishedMay 18, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    I love the photo of the back of the quilt against the water. Makes me want to sit in a hammock and sigh....

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  19. LindseyMay 18, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Gorgeous - front and back!

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  20. TennjennyMay 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    WOW! Beautiful!

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  21. charlotteMay 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Seriously...to beautiful for words. The colors...I'm speechless.

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  22. MelindaMay 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    What a great quilt and a wonderful back. Love the colors

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  23. JanineMay 18, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Blue is my favorite color. Love this quilt.

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  24. Jennie @ Porch Swing QuiltsMay 18, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    So very pretty. I've never been to Bermuda, but I've seen pictures of the water. You did a great job capturing it. Well done!

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  25. MonikaCMay 18, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful quilt! I love the back, too!

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  26. MomMay 18, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Gorgeous! and the back is perfect!

    Margaret
    http://quiltsoflove.blogspot.com/

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  27. straythreadsMay 18, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Wow those are the colors of the sea!!! Beautiful
    Ann

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  28. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    WOW! Now I need a trip to the beach! This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  29. a maidenhair fernMay 18, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Nice job. Great colors, amazing photos.

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  30. AllisonMay 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    What a cute beachy quilt!!! I really like this!

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  31. CindyMay 18, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    My absolute favorite colors!!! Love it. And great work on all those half square triangle blocks.

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  32. EileenMay 18, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    how beautiful with all those lovely colors. it's just wonderful. thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  33. JanetMay 18, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    stunning and gorgeous! And you have totally captured the water in your backing.

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  34. Foolish FeathersMay 19, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    I LOVE it! You did a fantastic job on this quilt with your smart color choices. The back is so calm to look at like the ocean.

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  35. JulieMay 19, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    This is AWESOME! I love the colors, the pattern, the back, EVERYTHING!

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  36. Martine KucielMay 19, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    les bleus sont de retour et ces couleurs sont merveilleuses.superbe réalisation

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  37. QuiltbenacoMay 19, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I miei colori preferiti!!!!!
    S T U P E N D O !!!!!

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  38. QuiltycatMay 19, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I know the sea colors ...I love your quilt!
    nichi

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  39. quilthexleMay 19, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    A symphony in blue - very beautiful!

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  40. What Comes Next?May 19, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    fabulous colours, fabulous quilt!

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  41. AllieMay 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    I CANNOT stop looking at this quilt - it takes me right to the islands - love love love it so much!!!!!

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  42. MargMay 20, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, and I love the back too.

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  43. AJMay 20, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. pinsandneedlesMay 20, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Stunning! Great capture of the waters in Bermuda! Thanks!

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  45. WendiMay 20, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    This is GORGEOUS! It captures the color of the water perfectly. The front, the back, the simplicity of the design, the colors....perfection!

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  46. PamMay 20, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    one of my faves so far for SURE !!! WOW WOW AND WOW....

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  47. Cindy SharpMay 20, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    You captured the sea! When you have it snuggled up to your ears I bet you can hear the ocean!

    Well done!

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  48. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Am in *awe*---so beautiful, and *so* precise!! The colour variations are wonderful, and the touch of (what seems to be?) lime green is inspired! :-) The shaded backing is gorgeous too. All those triangles... wow!

    Hazle
    suntred02 at aol.com

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  49. Linda {Calling it Home}May 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I just pinned this. I am not a quilter, but it is stunning!

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  50. LesQuiltsMay 20, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    This is wonderful!
    I have been wanting to make a quilt just like this, from Summer Breeze II! Can I use your design too?
    Take care, Leslie

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  51. ShariMay 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I so feel a need to get a beach fix! Although a traditional design, this is so fresh and modern and inviting. And this has to be the best setting ever for photographing a quilt! Lucky you.

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  52. ShariMay 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    PS You so could have called this the Bermuda Triangles - lol

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  53. LonciMay 21, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Congratulation, amazing work:))

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  54. JennMay 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Lovely! Love the ombre effect of the backing!

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  55. AndeeMay 21, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    It is absolutely gorgeous!

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  56. Simply SandyMay 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Love, love, love this! It is perfect in every way. The colors are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

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  57. StephanieMay 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I just love the aqua colors...my absolute fav color! Great job!

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  58. tusenMay 23, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Lovely and great idea with the back. And your shot against the sea shows exactly what you meant with it, I guess :)

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  59. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Blues warm me like the waters of the Caribbean. Just lovely!
    Good for you in making the move!!

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  60. Amanda JeanMay 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    wowza!!! this is an incredible quilt, Carin! i absolutely love it!

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  61. Patty May 25, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    just love it

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  62. MarieMay 25, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    So spectacular! It makes me want to be in Bermuda. What a great colour palette.

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  63. soniaMay 28, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    We've been nominated together at the blogger's quilt festival for best photographer. It's such an honour. Your quilt is fantastic!

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  64. rrjane011749May 29, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    WwOoWw! hope you win!

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  65. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Good Luck, of course you are already winning with a setting like that!
    You got my vote, anyway!

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  66. TammyMay 29, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    I think I could come here every day just to look at those colors and smile :-) The fact that there is a quilt involved makes it twice as nice!

    Blessings,
    Tammy ~@~

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  67. Martine KucielJune 2, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    je me suis permis de mettre la photo de votre quilt dans un message ,j'espère que cela ne vous pose pas de problème ,merci d'avance

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  68. KimJune 12, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Delicious! Lovely lovely colors :0)

    Happy sewing

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  69. VesuviusmamaJune 12, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I'm coming to Bermuda for the first time for a week in August. Is there anything I should be sure not to miss? Lovely quilt - it definitely says "ocean" to me.

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  70. Quilter Mom of 3August 28, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    I am IN LOVE with this quilt!!

    I feel inspired...now off to go sew!

    Thanks...been having a seamstress/quilter's block lately, and you just fixed it.

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  71. Cheryl M.October 31, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Just found your post on the your quilt from a pinterest post. Your quilt is wonderful. I have not been to burmuda but have been to the carribean. I agree the water is magical sense to the mind. I have been trying to capture the same idea but no idea came to me till now. When I saw the quilt my mind thought of the same sence of the water before I read your blog post.
    Cheryl M.

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  72. MarcyJune 22, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Love this quilt!

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  73. UnknownNovember 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    This is beautiful! I saw your quilt on Pinterest and would love to try something like it! About how long did this take you? I have never quilted before, do you have any tips for a beginner? Thanks!

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  74. Ermina from GreeceMarch 13, 2022 at 7:25 AM

    It's amazing! I like so so much!! Great job! Congratulations

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