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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Flamingo Quilt!




 Here's the flamingo quilt for my granddaughter. I have binding to sew on, but that is the easy part. I had all of this fabric in my stash already. I love the Amy Butler print so much, I haven't used it until now. The flamingo is applique.  I also added some detail on the wings from the border print. I backed it with a pink, fuzzy minky that she will adore. I also knew she loved puffy quilts, so I used a polyester batting and minimum quilting. (I've never used polyester before. It was kind of a "dirty word" in most quilt guilds I've attended. I think it is fine for this application!)
So now she has her tropical bedspread AND her quilt with a flamingo in the middle, just like she drew out for me! 
Hopefully, I will be able to post pictures as we get her room together, but I will be having fun with both grandkids for the next two weeks. I am taking fabric for my grandson's room, too, but I wasn't as sure of what he wanted. He is 3, so I need to be there to figure it out!
California, look out.......here I come! 
    

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18 comments:

  1. Oh, Linda, that is adorable! I love how you were able to shop your stash and how you added the detail to the feathers! It looks wonderful and I know she will be so pleased!

    LaDonna

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  2. WOW again... you are just so talented. This quilt will be perfect I'm sure! It's sooo pretty and girlie too...lucky grand daughter! :)

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  3. What a great quilt! You should consider creating a pattern for this beauty, but first, enjoy your granddaughters and beautiful California!

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  4. Oh my goodness, that is WAY too cute!

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous
    Another master piece!
    I love the delicate details
    Gina

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  6. I love it! Can I be your granddaughter?

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  7. She's a lucky girl! I love how you did the grass-very nice!

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  8. Oh, that IS pretty Linda!! Such a gorgeous and simply appliqued quilt, and yet SO effective!!!

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  9. Linda, the flamingo quilt is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for sharing. Safe trip! Hugs...

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  10. What a great quilt. I love the big flamingo. The applique is gorgeous.

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  11. The flamingo quilt is just stunning!

    : )

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  12. Oh my word that is just stunning - you did a wonderful job on this! It's perfect! Enjoy your trip!

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  13. WoW !
    Great Lovely Quilt.

    Love Pink!

    Love your Flamingo!

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  14. Linda, that is so beautiful!! Whoop whoop!!!

    Good luck with the 3-year old - my granddaughter (also 3) has very definite ideas of what she wants in a quilt, so hopefully your grandson will be able to steer you well!!

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  15. Oh my goodness! What a wonderful quilt and all that applique! Cannot wait to see what grandson will get - Enjoy your visit.

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  16. Whoop Whoop!
    Awesome Flamingo, she will love it :D

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  17. Sounds like you have a quilt designer in the family! It's a wonderful design and the fabrics are fabulous! Great job.

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