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Old 04-11-2011, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Conniequilts
All that's left is the stitching. This will be my second applique attempt and the first time I cut the pieces. I'm not liking the roof so much now, but it's staying :)

And I'm giving them eyes and will embroider on the beaks.
Your block looks gorgeous! Love the roof - its unique.
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Originally Posted by Irene V
Beautiful birdhouses everyone is sewing. Here's mine:
Very bright and beautiful! Love the colours!
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Originally Posted by sew_it_up
My birdhouse - I couldn't post it yesterday - the wind kept blowing the block away.

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Gorgeous! Love the sunflowers!
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Old 04-11-2011, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Matilda
Everyone's blocks are looking great!! Here is mine. I "kinda" cheated :shock: I did mine all applique so the house is a bit smaller. I didn't mean to do that but I had already cut the house so I had to take away a couple of the roofing. But here it is. It was fun to do! Thanks for choosing this one!
Your block is lovely!
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Old 04-11-2011, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by karenkrafts
I sat down to start my block this afternoon and before I knew it I'm almost done. Still have to attach roof and finish the birds. I don't think the camera picked up the lavender backround it was coming up yellowish(???).

Anyway, thanks again Qbee for finding us such a pretty block.

Gorgeous fabrics! Love your bird house loads!
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Originally Posted by Deecee
I PP'd mine and added an Aussie flavour.
Deecee, love the Aussie addition! It is absolutely gorgeous! Love the Eucalyptus leaves and parrots! I am almost looking for a Koala or a little Joey too! :lol: :lol: :thumbup: GORGEOUS!
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Originally Posted by sally's girl
Love, love the birdhouse block......we feed the birds all year...in summer we have tons of cone flowers and also sun flowers.....so put some on my block....still need to do some hand stitching,the lavender cone flower barely show...the birdhouse fabric has very pale blue flowers which does not show up well, but is very pretty fabric
Your bird house is BEAUTIFUL! Lovely! :-D :-D
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Originally Posted by BATIKQLTR
What a fun block! Thank you QBee! Mine is going to be the front panel of a summer tote, so the background is the same as the rest of the tote.

Just saw the picture with the flowers and I really want to try to add those also. Very nice idea!!
It is stunning and will make the tote a topic of conversation wherever you go with it!
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Originally Posted by cherylmae
Hi, have been online looking at all the birdhouses and finally got the urge to get mine done. I loved doing the applique, as I love handwork...relaxes me. I love to see all the talent displayed here. Anyway here's mine.
Very pretty! :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by marymc
Red breasted robins are the sure sign of spring here in cold Minnesota. I did my roof a little different than the pattern. I like being able to work around my shortcomings.
Very Very Very nice! :D :D
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