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Monday, May 9, 2011

My tree has blossomed!

I expect you can seeing me grinning from here!

I LOVE this!


I even enjoyed doing the applique!


Yes, that was the one major design decision I HAD to make....


Blanket stitch or raw edge applique were not doing it for me!


Don't get me wrong, I have done them before but I didn't think they suited this project!








These strips, left over bits from the blossom wedges, have been added to the 

border....


after I added a dark purple, one inch border too!


But I didn't quite have enough scraps so there is some of the 'grass' in the 

bottom outside border too...

(You know what they say about the necessity being the mother of all invention!)


And a close before I added the blossom and the birdie!



And a close up after!

I have so enjoyed making this little quilt!


(Finished size- roughly 25 inches square)

Now to quilt it!


Happy sewing!


SUZ
Fresh Sewing Day
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22 comments:

  1. Mrs Flying Blind...May 9, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    It's beautiful!! I love the escaping grass!

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  2. BubzRugzMay 9, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Wonderful Suz, I love it....
    Hugz

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  3. Jan MareeMay 9, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I think this is gorgeous too. Well done! Now you can enjoy it!

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  4. MaryMay 9, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Oh Suz! It is fantastic! I just love the pieced wedges underneath that gorgeous brown tree fabric! Love it, love it! The deep purple sets it off nicely and the extra grass in the border is perfect. Great job! Again!

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  5. Miki WillaMay 9, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    This turned out so great! I love the fabrics you selected. I am impressed that you did that applique on all the small branches. I don't know if I am that patient. Beautiful quilt.

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  6. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    looks great .. not surprised you're grinning .. way to go!

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  7. MelodyMay 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I love it Suz, it is fantastic.

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  8. MarieMay 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Suz - I love it. This is fantastic and so out of the ordinary. Great work - I can see you smiling all the way over here.

    Hugs - Marie

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  9. DeannaMay 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    That is one COOOLLL quilt. Really very nice.

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  10. LarissaMay 9, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, that is one Gorgeous block!!! It has turned out so well!!

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  11. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsMay 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Well done, that's a great pattern and great fabric choices. Esp like the grass. Enjoy quilting it.

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  12. RachaeldaisyMay 9, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    It's a blooming beauty!!

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  13. Stray Stitches (Linda G)May 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    It's absolutely beautiful!!

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  14. ColetteMay 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    This turned out so beautiful! I really love that scrappy border and the purple framing you did!

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  15. QuynhMay 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I would have a big grin too after making this beautiful tree. Truly eye candy! Great job!

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  16. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)June 1, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Me too, I absolutely love this quilt and I love seeing the process as it came along and good to hear from you so early in the morning - must be evening your time I'm guessing.

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  17. Canadian AbroadJune 1, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Really lovely quilting.

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  18. {Leila}Where the Orchids GrowJune 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Such a beautiful tree!!

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  19. NickyJune 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Looks like lots of work but well worth the effort - Great tree!

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  20. Sue DaurioJune 1, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I love it!! it is gorgeous!!

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  21. MariQuiltsJune 6, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Wow, so beautiful.

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  22. Silvana ( aka silort )June 6, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Oh!!!!! I love trees and this one is really awesome!!

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