Saturday, June 15, 2013

Modern Mini Challenge! Update: City Color is the winner of this Challenge!


Yay!  It's that time again, when loads of inspiration in the form of mini quilts can be seen on Jennifer's blog at Ellison Lane Quilts.  What a clever idea Jennifer has had (she's full of those great ideas, isn't she?!).  

So, I hope you don't mind my sharing a quilt you may have seen already.  It really is one of my favorites, and it now hangs above my sewing machine where I see it all the time.  I grew up in Chicago, so this colorful little quilt reminds me of so many good memories from those years.  
Quilt Name:  City Color
Size:  18"x23"
Designed, Pieced, and Quilted by Valerie Luberecki (me!)

It's called City Color, and was made in response to a challenge activity from the Triangle Modern Quilt Guild where we were all given the same 3 prints and told to make something reflecting city life.  We were allowed to add whatever fabrics we wanted as well, as long as the original three were also included.  It was fun to use the Velocity print as the background - I love the depth it creates!  


Thank you Jennifer, for hosting us all in this mini quilt party.  You encourage creativity, and I can think of no greater thing.  

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21 comments:

  1. Heidi StaplesJune 15, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    So glad you entered this one, Valerie! I love it!!

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  2. AdrienneJune 15, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    This is so great! I love that background print. Looks 3D

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  3. LisaJune 15, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    WOWEE!!! This quilt is so much fun. It is so interesting how the background you chose creates such depth, I really love that and the colours!!!!

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  4. Jennifer Mathis of Ellison LaneJune 15, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Val you are so kind. I'm so glad you entered this fab mini! I love it!

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  5. Nancy@owensoliviaJune 15, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    This is a great mini Valerie!

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  6. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comJune 15, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Definitely one if my favorites

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  7. Tessa @ TheSewingChickJune 16, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I loved this quilt the first time I saw it and I love it still!!

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  8. Laura C @ littleandlotsJune 16, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Ack! I'm supposed to be here for the blog hop (my first visit, nice to meet you), but I'm distracted by this mini! Shhh don't tell anyone, but this is my favorite one that I've seen. The way you've made the building on the far left peek from behind the green one is so smart.

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  9. AnonymousJune 16, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Amazing. It is one of those quilts that want to look at for a while to see all that it has to offer.

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  10. lesleyworthJune 16, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Fantastic quilt, love it!

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  11. TuridJune 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    This quilt is so pretty. Thank you for showing us.

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  12. Tricia ~~ Handmade WhimzyJune 16, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Love your mini. It's a great reflection of city life.

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  13. AnitaJune 18, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    This is the first time I've seen this quilt and I think it is great! You did an awesome job.

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  14. AnneJune 19, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    YAY Valerie!!!! Congratulations on winning the challenge!!! <3 <3

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  15. StephanieJune 20, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Yahoo!! What a great mini and a well deserved win - congratulations!!

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  16. Lorna McMahonJune 20, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Congrats, Valerie, on the mini winnie!
    Sew happy for you, blog hop bud!

    Lorna:)
    http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com

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  17. PétraJune 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I love this one Valerie Congratulations!!

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  18. Karen@littlebirdiequiltingJune 21, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Hi Valerie, I'm visiting through the Let's get acquainted blog hop- I didn't get to visit on your day of the hop! This mini quilt is fantastic- my favourite quilts are anything to do with cities, sklines, buildings etc. The print for the backgroiund is perfect!

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  19. Tessa @ TheSewingChickJune 22, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    yahoo!! congrats on the win, it is so worthy!!!

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  20. Ella and NestaJune 23, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    This is brilliant! I love it, I would hang it up on the wall in my sitting room!

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  21. Elise LeaJune 28, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Congrats on this quilt. It was a lovely entry and love your choice for the background. SO FUN!

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