Here's a bouquet of flowers for you to look at while sipping your morning coffee. I had a very productive day yesterday constructing a cute little birdhouse decorated with flowers and ribbon. I used a wonderful, green batik fabric for the leaves. Do you ever throw batiks in the mix? I do occasionally when I find just the right fit. It's all part of the ongoing search for just the perfect combination. Speaking of combinations, just look at the five different check fabrics that work beautifully together. Checks, plaids, stripes and polka dots are my favorites Checks on the bias.....oh life is good!
This little bird will be happy as a clam perched here for as long as this quilt is in existence. Who knows, maybe one day this quilt will be hanging in the home of one of my grandchildren....or great-great-grandchildren. I actually think about that when I design and construct my quilts. I want them to last for more than one lifetime and will take extra steps to make them with care and great attention to detail. This is my legacy to my family. (There won't be any money to hand down since I spent it all on fabric!)
That isn't a flange on the side, it is an accent strip that I added to accentuate the scallops. That was actually Mr. Joe's idea when I made the quilt the first time around. He had a flash of brilliance with that suggestion!
Today I'll be working on the swatch sheets for the shop that is going to offer this as a block of the month. I'll let everyone know soon which shop. I also have to prepare two more blocks for the Minglewood Monday program. More details to follow on that also. My 'to-do' list is going to turn into my 'to-done' list over the next couple of days. If there is such a thing as a quilting grindstone, my nose is happily pressed to it!!
Have a great weekend being creative.
As always,
Lynn
Stunning. Applique is so detailed!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Mother's Day, Lynn!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block with the birdhouse. It's so cheerful. Happy Mother's day.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!, Beautiful!!!, Beautiful!!!, Love all the detail you put into your blocks. The combination of fabrics you used make this block timeless. Your Granddaughters will be very proud to display your quilts in their own homes someday. Your quilts will remind them of all the great times they have spent with you. Priceless. Have a Happy Mothers Day.
ReplyDeletePS: If you bruise your little nose on that grindstone, at least you have all those lovely quilts to rub away the Boo Boo's.
Bye for now my dear friend Bev
I don't think I've ever seen such extraordinary applique, Lynn! Wonderful birdhouse - makes me want to move right in with your adorable bird! Your grandchildren will cherish this quilt forever!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Oh I love your work...always impressive. Hugs
ReplyDeleteHeirlooms indeed. The attention to detail is great, and reminds me of the quote " God is in the details", great work. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birdhouse. I love it and just wish I could do applique so I could make it.
ReplyDeleteI love the bouquet of flowers....you have such a great eye for detail. Your flanges are perfect. And they add so much to your quilts. Hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day......
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I love it! Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Mr. Joe had an excellent idea, just perfect.
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