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Friday, May 10, 2013

Today, It's for the Birds

I have been so enjoying this blog hop. I really wanted to be a part of it, as I just love birds. We have lots of bird feeders in our yard and I can just sit and watch for hours.  A great big THANK YOU to Madame Samm for coming up with this great idea and another to Mary for being such a great cheerleader and helping us to stay organized.

When I first though of my idea for a project, it just popped into my head, pretty much the way it turned out.

 I knew I wanted to do raw edge applique birds and I wanted them to be 4 different ones, sitting on a branch. I drew templates for the birds and just free cut the branches. They sat that way on my table for days while I tried to decide what else to do with them.
 I love the cardinal and the bluebird. I had never seen a bluebird until I move to NC. The color of them is indescribable. We have lots of cardinals in our yard as well.
 The little grey is my attempt at a robin and the yellow one reminds me of the finches that come to one of our feeders. So bright and beautiful. After I got the details on the birds, I decided to add a few leaves to the branches. Then I quilted all over swirls.
 The back is a last chunk of a leaf print I bought about 8 years ago. Perfect! I wasn't sure this was such a great effort, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. I am going to California in a few weeks to visit my sisters and I think this is a perfect gift for my youngest sister. She paints beautiful birdhouses. So to my other sis who reads this blog: Sshhhhhh, it's a surprise.
Thank you for stopping by today. Now fly off to visit all the other wonderful ladies and see their projects. I know you will love them all.

Friday, May 10



Have a great day!


62 comments:

Sue said...

I love your cute little birdies! They are so bright and cheerful! Great work.

Michelle said...

Your little birds turned out great! They're so cute. Great job, it will make a great gift!

Marianne said...

your birdies are cute but what I like most is your adorable Grammie Q tag.
Happy Hopping

Vickie said...

You're very talented Grammie Q !

Judy B said...

What a darling bird quilt! Thank you for sharing.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

What a bright fun quilt!

Frederika said...

What a great one. Sonice and bright. Thenks for sharing.
Frederika

Lavonna ZWB said...

Your birds are very sweet. Thank you for sharing with us.

Nati said...

They are absolutely gorgeous and so sweet, thanks for sharing!

Patty C. said...

I love your sweet bird quilt !! thanks for sharing ;)

Britt-Inger said...

Your quilt with the small birds are adorable. I love it!!! Thanks for being part in this hop and sharing your creativity.

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

Fantastic project - another great stop on the hop!!!!

Unknown said...

Very, Very cute....she will love it...

newsurfiegirl said...

What cute little birds! Thanks for sharing.

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

I love your birds, great job!

Judy Cooper Textile Artist said...

Your quilted piece is lovely.

Sparky said...

Hi Charlotte...lovely my dear...how large is this.. a mug rug or a placemat or bigger?

Sowing Stitches said...

awwww :) What a sweet gathering of friends singing their morning greetings!

Marjorie's Busy Corner said...

This is adorable Charlotte

krislovesfabric said...

Beautiful...love your birdies!

Thearica said...

Such a sweet mini quilt!

Mary said...

What a darling little quilt. Love all your birds. Thank you so much for being part of this hop.

Valerie the Pumpkin Patch Quilter said...

So cute - and I love your header!! That looks like the coziest sofa ever ;)

Pat said...

Beautiful mini quilt!

Patty said...

what a great gift!

Emily C said...

What a wonderful present! Such lovely summer birds hanging out on the branch.

Carol Swift said...

Your birds are just beautiful...what a great gift!

Gill said...

Fabulous! I've never seen a cardinal or a bluebird!
Thank you for sharing!

Cherry's Prairie Primitives said...

Your beautiful quilt will make a wonderful gift!!

Just Quilt It said...

Superb! Your sister will be so pleased. I love each little bird.

Needled Mom said...

It is darling and I am sure your sister will love it.

Linda said...

Beautiful little gift! You did a great job on it!

Linda C said...

You did a wonderful job on this! Lucky sister to receive it while you will still be able to watch the live version in your yard at home.

Calicojoan said...

Too darn cute. The quilting and the adorable little birds, just make me smile from ear to ear!

Unknown said...

So, so Cute! thanks for sharing

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Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio said...

Sweet little birdies.

apple blossom said...

love your bird project quilt

Susan said...

LOVE IT and so will our young sister -- especially the red bird! Oh I love the quilting on this one, perfect choice for the design!

Scrapbook-ChickADoodle said...

The birds are so perfect! Love them all. You did a great job drawing the different birds. I recognized all of them immediately. Very sweet. Thanks for sharing.

Celtic Thistle said...

Great mini Charlotte, I am sure your sister will be thrilled with it!

Pauline said...

This one is lovely! So nice, the birds have different bodies, cute!
Thanks for sharing.

Kathy H said...

You did a wonderful job drawing those birds. The artistic talent must run in the family.

Gwen said...

What an adorable little birdie quilt--so cute!

Leanne Parsons said...

Great job! Your 4 different birds look great together.

carla said...

Hi!!! Love your sweet little birdies!!!

Jeanie said...

I just love your little birdie wall hanging! Great job!

Patty said...

Well done. Your sis will love it.

Denise said...

What a wonderful happy little quiltie! I love it!

Janarama said...

Beautiful little quilt. The birds are too cute.

Amy said...

Your sis will love it! The birds are super sweet!

lefuntz said...

That is sew cute. I love the little tag. Can your sister keep a secret?

Kirsten said...

Very festive little birds!

Janet said...

Very cute! I love when ideas just pop into my head and turn out great.

tink's mom said...

What a wonderful collection of fine feathered friends. Great job.

Lou said...

Your birds are so tweet!!!
Great job!

mabear said...

Your sister will love this. What a great gift

CaliQuilter said...

Nice work!

Tricia said...

This is a sweet piece that you made for your sis. It looks like the birds that hang out in my backyard. You did a wonderful job one it. I love the raw edge applique. Thank You for sharing it with us.

Sincerely,
Tricia

Bente-I like to QuiltBlog said...

Your birds are so cute, wonderful work and great quilting!
Thanks for sharing ☺

LJ said...

Your little quilt is adorable and the birdies just as sweet as can be. We've had an Indigo Bunting (he's a bright blue) at our feeders and in the garden today. This is the the first IB we've ever spied in our yard. What a treat!

Sara Beth said...

Holy cow! I love it Grammie! So beautiful! Miss you!

Sara Beth said...

Holy cow! I love it Grammie! So beautiful! Miss you!