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My Seasonal Birds Lap Quilt top is finished

My Seasonal Birds Lap Quilt top is finished

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Old 04-17-2016, 02:58 AM
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Over in the main section I ask for help to decide how to do the borders for my seasonal lap quilt and got so many great ideas. But I decided to keep it simple so the large bird blocks would stay the focus. So I stitched a border using the reverse side of the green fabric that is sashing between the birds and outlined it all with black. I'm very happy with it. I tend to make traditional quilts but with my border choice I think it leans a little on the modern side.

The large bird blocks for each season are appliqued. I copied them from an 1880's audubon coloring book that I've had for years. The little bird blocks are from a fabric panel. And I used embroidery, pigma pens, inktense pencils and fabric paint to embellish them. This will be a QS sample for the needle turn applique classes that I teach.

Thanks for looking.... you are always so helpful when I have questions.
Attached Thumbnails 0000seasonal-birds-2.jpg   0000winter.jpg   0000spring.jpg   0000summer.jpg   0000fall.jpg  

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Old 04-17-2016, 03:06 AM
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Lovely. BrendaK
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o my that came out beautiful
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Just stunning. Trying to pick my favorite block... but I can't!
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It's perfect!
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Wonderful. Love using all those techniques. Wish I lived close enough to take your class.
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I would also love to take your class. What wonderful birds!
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it's beautiful.
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Love your seasonal birds quilt!
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beautiful, intricate work.
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