Friday, May 6, 2011

Spring Shoots


My sister-in-law, Bonnie, and I are collaborating on this quilt. Last night I received her blocks and stuck them up on the wall with mine, completely randomly. We're going to make a few more rows, and there will be more orange stems. But the combination of her blocks and mine was so exciting, I just couldn't wait to show it. We're using the pattern from Applique Outside the Lines by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins.

Happy Mother's Day weekend! Hope you get lots of time to enjoy your family and sew.
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17 comments:

  1. Sujata ShahMay 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Such a nice project to work with the sis-in-law! I love the idea of orange stems. So much to see... red and orange leaves, stems and variety of back ground fabrics.. Gorgeous!
    Have a great weekend!

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  2. Bonnie HullMay 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hey we're doing good!!! xxoo

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  3. Crunchy DivaMay 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    oh that is looking so pretty!

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  4. ElaineMay 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    It looks like it'll be a fun quilt.

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  5. LisaMay 6, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    How fun! I love the orange stems in there, great pop.

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  6. KarenMay 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I have that book but haven't made anything yet. The blocks so far are fabulous!!

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  7. TeodoMay 6, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    These blocks are BELLISSIMI (wonderful)
    Thanks for the wishes for mother' day.
    ciao ciao

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  8. YankeeQuilterMay 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Like Karen...have the book but haven't started anything! Really like your fabric combinations....

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  9. sallgoodMay 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Love these!

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  10. UnknownMay 7, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    They look fabulous together! Happy Mother's day to you too!

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  11. RachaeldaisyMay 8, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Happy Mother's Day, These blocks are looking wonderful!!

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  12. meli BMay 8, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    The combination is really working. I think it's so good because it's coming from two different people so the colours are fresher. You may need to make two of these or else give it away!

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  13. ~Niki~May 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    that is so unique and awesome! have a great day!

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  14. TarynMay 10, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I love the quilt! Is that a stem and leaf fabric I see here and there?

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  15. BarbMay 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    what a fun partner project. your blocks look great together.
    I thought that was a great freeing book that the ladies put out - hopefully will inspire more people to work more freely ;)

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  16. ChrisMay 12, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    How cool that you and your SIL both love to quilt! I love what you've got going so far - very fun and full of life! I usually just piece - maybe I should try applique?!

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  17. VesuviusmamaMay 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I want to make a quilt with my sister! Unfortunately, she's a knitter, not a quilter, but I'm working on expanding her repertoire...

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