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blogger’s quilt festival: exodus :: modern category.

Exodus by Kim Soper/Leland Ave Studios

exodusThere’s a reeeeeeally good chance you already know that the Blogger’s Quilt Festival is happening over at Amy’s Creative Side. This year, I’ve decided to enter my quilt “Exodus” into the Modern Category.

exodusThe idea for Exodus came to me when I viewed a piece of art in which it seemed that small pixelated fragments were moving away from the whole. I wish I could tell you what piece I was looking at — I’ve since tried to find it a number of times — unsuccessfully. But it inspired me (thank you, whoever you are!) and I thought it would be fun to apply the concept to a traditional nine-patch.

I created eight blocks, each of which had a different “escaping” square. In the final block, the middle square is missing, but if you turn the quilt around. . .

exodusta da!

If you’re visiting here from the festival and feeling so inclined, you can read more about Exodus (and my sad scorching mishap) here. Or, you can check out my last entry to the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Orrrrrrr, feel free to take a peek around at some of my other finished quilts (winky-smiley face)!

exodus

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit me! Be sure to check out all of the awesome entries on display at the Bloggers Quilt Festival! I believe voting will open on May 22nd and will remain open until the 29th, so, still lots of time to soak up inspiration and show love to quilters from around the globe!

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  • Deb Chimes
    May 21, 2015 at 6:20 am

    What a great modern quilt! Love the missing little square on the back – very clever!

  • Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl
    May 21, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I really love the movement in this quilt. I can see it as all the pieces coming to fit together, too. 🙂

  • wendy
    May 21, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I love the minimalism of this quilt, and that square on the back is just perfect!

  • Carrie Ottmers Wikander
    May 22, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Simple, but elegant. I love it.

  • Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
    May 23, 2015 at 7:07 am

    I don’t think I’ve told how much this quilt has influenced my planning for future quilts. I’ve become more than a little preoccupied with the idea of movement in quilt tops as a result of reading about Exodus. Let’s hope that my quilty brain comes up with something half as awesome as this beauty!

  • Mihaela
    May 23, 2015 at 8:37 am

    So modern, so simple, so beautiful!
    I like it very much!
    Best of luck!

  • Sally
    May 25, 2015 at 9:56 am

    That is a seriously fun quilt. I love the square in the back. Perfect!

  • venividivicky
    May 26, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I love the concept and the beautiful quilt it became. That square on the back, genius!

  • SarahZ
    May 27, 2015 at 9:24 am

    It made my morning to see this quilt entered!! It is one of my all time favorite quilts ever!!!!! Love love love!!

  • Dena
    May 28, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Awesome! The center missing square appearing on the back is clever! 🙂

  • Tom
    June 1, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    One of my faves! Looks like you lived on the moon. Lol.

    • lelandavestudios@gmail.com
      June 11, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks to my very talented quilt holder 😉

  • Crafty Ashley B
    June 3, 2015 at 10:04 am

    Looks fabulous! Awesome concept and execution!
    *Found via 2015 New Quilt Bloggers Hop*

  • Thistle Thicket Studio
    June 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Love this quilt. How did you ever get the square on the back to line up with the quilt top? Amazing!

  • Liz
    June 6, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    I love this, especially the simplicity and impact of the back! How did you ever get the backing to match up so perfectly with the front?