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| appliqued and embroidered pillow case border |
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| The sun finally came out, but shadows couldn't be avoided! |
Welcome to the Bird Tree Blog Hop! I really like birds, so I was very attracted this beautiful fabric by Tracy Lizotte for Elizabeth's Studio! It's called "Beautiful Birds". I decided to make a bedding set for a twin bed with fabrics from this line.
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| appliqued nest |
I chose to cut the fabric into squares and sew a simple patchwork quilt with an appliqued border. This quilt fits a twin sized bed.
I made pillow cases from some of the fabric and embroidered and appliqued a purchased sheet and pillow case to coordinate. I added a ruffle to the border of the sheet along with a verse and coordinating flange.
I made throw pillows of the tree panel and a bolster pillow from the lining. When the top sheet is turned down over the top of the quilt, the ruffle and verse show.
Sugarplum was suddenly on "hunter alert" and was very fascinated with the birds! (That's how well they're illustrated!)
Because of all the rain we've had lately, the days have been a little gloomy and dark. I found the sewing machine LED lighting kit by Inspired LED made my sewing a de-LIGHT!!! You can't imagine just how much easier it is to sew when the lighting is really good. This kit is easy to add to your machine and you won't believe the difference it will make to your sewing. You will be able to see so much better!!! You can read about them on their website here. For about $30 you can actually see to sew! I strongly recommend it!
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| photo from the Inspired LED website showing how bright the light can be! |
Before you go, be sure to visit my friends on the hop today!
| Monday, March 16 |
| Sew Peace To Peace |
| Moose Stash Quilting |
| Buzzing and Bumbling |
| I Piece 2 Mary |
| Quilt Doodles |
| Just Let Me Quilt |
| Les Quilts |
| A Stitch In Time |
Love your bedding! N0w that was a clever idea of how to use this gorgeous fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bedding ensemble! Looks like Sugarplum has taken the bed over, lol! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust STUNNING! Wow. I am BLOWN away with this gorgeous set! You never and i mean NEVER cease to INSPIRE me and AMAZE me with all your crazy SKILLS! Goodness! I want to come stay in that room for sure!!! Lovely Girlfriend...just lovely....
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ReplyDeleteSugarplum looks quite content on your beautiful quilt, Linda. What gorgeous fabric.
ReplyDeleteWoW, these are totally awesome. Just stunning really. I love the whole complete look you gave to the bedroom with the pillowcases, and blanket, simply wonderful, I wish I lived at your house. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and pillows, and sugarplum is just the icing on the cake! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt and accessories - they are absolutely gorgeous - the embroidery is perfect. My Sugarplum was a gray tabby with four white feet. When I moved to OK from PA, she went to WV to live with my parents in 1974. Of course, I still miss her. Glad you have a beautiful Sugarplum to enjoy your quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! And I especially love the extra embroidery on the pillows and sheets. You did a fabulous job and your cat thinks so, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! and great way to showcase the fabric with pillowcases. Everything is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to show your stuff. I love the bed set. That appliqued nest is amazing. Such a pretty bed set. No wonder sugarplum loves it so much.
ReplyDeleteYour bedding set is so lovely. I adore the quilt border!
ReplyDeletewhat a nice bed set Linda!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set -- I especially love the pillowcases and the appliqued nests!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness.... what an inviting place to rest and relax! I just love this whole set... love the use of the blank trees for pillowcases...the verse..... everything is just so peaceful and loving!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Linda!! You did a fabulous job with the bedding set. Such lovely stitching.
ReplyDeleteLinda I so wish I'd thought of this! It's simply beautiful - and I have a twin bed it would fit! :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea, Linda!
ReplyDeleteThe bed set is gorgeous! I love the applique and embroidery you added to give it that special touch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects....great job on all.
ReplyDeleteYour bed set is beautiful. I love the tree panels and they work so well as pillows.
ReplyDeleteVery clever ensemble! You always manage to blow me away!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to brighten a room with that bird fabric...love it! The whole set turned out so amazing and was obviously a hit with Sugarplum!
ReplyDeleteLove the applique details, what a pretty quilt :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt Linda!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. A very special quilt and accessories. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSugarplum is precious and she knows beautiful Tree Birds when she sees them. I love your twin bed custom sheets, comforter and pillows! Fabulous creation dear. Thank you sew very much for hopping and participating. Creative Tree Bird Bliss...
ReplyDeleteP.S. Please send that rain our way here in California.
Oh my gosh Linda, that is just gorgeous. I love, love, love your quilt and the matching sheets, and pillows. What a wonderful new bedroom you have now!
ReplyDeleteI saw those lights at a quilt show last wkend and should have it them. But I am away and have only so much room in my suit case. Love how it looks on your sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful also what nice projects so far in this hop.
I saw those lights at a quilt show last wkend and should have it them. But I am away and have only so much room in my suit case. Love how it looks on your sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful also what nice projects so far in this hop.
What a beautiful bedroom set you've made!
ReplyDeleteLove the bed set! This is what I wanted to do too, but could not find the fabric! Glad you won the Top 2 challenge! Take care, Leslie
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! The quilt and bedding you put together are absolutely gorgeous! The applique border is fabulous. What a fun, creative way to use these pretty fabrics. I just love it all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous set for your bed! I love what you did with the applique and embroidery. Great job! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! And I love how interested your cat is in the birds - so cute!
ReplyDeleteLinda, you did great. Funny how Sugarplum noticed the birds. I love the idea of matching pillows.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a lovely, inviting bed set. The quilt is fab and the pillow out of the tree fab was perfect. Of course, the additon of sheets with the applique was fantastic! Hope Kitty doesn't try scratching those birdies.
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty! I love your appliqued details...but then I LOVE applique! Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteFantastic job! The bedding is my favorite! Such a great imagination and use of the fabric! Love the words on the sheet as well. Oh, the pillows! Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I can see why Sugarplum likes it. You certainly made the birds pop. It looks like she is going to claim it.
ReplyDeleteEverything you made is beautiful and so creative.
ReplyDeleteSew fabulous, Linda! I love, love, love your quilt ... especially the beautiful applique touches and embroidery. The pillow and shams are a wonderful use of the fabric. This looks so inviting! Sugarplum looks to have claimed this as the new favorite kitty retreat. Thanks to you and Sugarplum for sharing ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely set. It certainly got Sugarplum's attention! :) You were so creative with the applique and embroidery. Whoever sleeps in that bed will definitely have peaceful dreams. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAn incredible set, absolutely beautiful! The tree throw pillows are so clever. Sugarplum looks very tempted... !
ReplyDeleteLinda, your bedding ensemble is absolutely stunning. Adding the ruffles and embroidery on store-bought sheets is very creative.
ReplyDeletewow so very gorgeous, you are a very creative lady
ReplyDeleteCan we say faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabulous!!! Just fabulous!!! Sugarplum has claimed her bed. I love the look on her face in the last photo. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to create bedding. I love it. Your kitty is cute too. I notice the little birdcage in the corner-just in case one of those life like birds bets free!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bedding for sure! It is like climbing into a tree house. Love everything about it, Linda.
ReplyDeleteWow Linda you did a beautiful job on making the bedding for the bedroom. I got a laugh out of your kitties, mine would be right up there with them. You are just so creative!
ReplyDeleteI love the bedding set you made. So beautiful, tweet dreams for sure.
ReplyDeleteYour sheet set and embroidery is a beautiful nest to rest in. Kudos and how beautiful..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bedding. Looks so cheerful for the spring.
ReplyDeleteWowzer's Linda! You have been busy too and the bed set is over the top beautiful! So pretty and perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteWOW Linda!!! That is impressive!! I never knew you could "Make" bedding. I may have to try it for myself. And you showcased the fabric line beautifully. Thank you for sharing it all with us and love your sugarplum.
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Tricia
Fabulous bedding - wow! What an amazing job you have done with the fabric. It makes for a wonderful set. Think Sugarplum will be taking the room as her personal guest room so she can look at the birds and drool.
ReplyDeleteI am here, a bit late, but so worth the visit...lovely projects my sweet lady what a lovely bed to cuddle into with tweet dreams no doubt
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Linda ! This bed set is just so lovely, inviting and so feminine. My favorite on this hop !
ReplyDeleteLinda, You never fail to WOW me! Love that bed quilt and nice photos as well!! Look at that nice West Texas sunshine!! We are finally seeing signs of spring here in Alabama! I'm so ready to get my yard DE-Winterized if you know what I mean!
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Linda, You never fail to WOW me! Love that bed quilt and nice photos as well!! Look at that nice West Texas sunshine!! We are finally seeing signs of spring here in Alabama! I'm so ready to get my yard DE-Winterized if you know what I mean!
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Gmama Jane
Linda, I like your quilt, your Setting, everything. and the shadows of the branches give the whole a Little extra, great!
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilt and delightful bed setting
ReplyDeleteyou really went all-out, sister! I can't imagine walking in to that room without feeling completely loved and in tune with nature. wowsers!
ReplyDeleteLoving the whole room!!!
ReplyDeleteYour ensemble you made is gorgeous. Love the embroidery but what is the saying on the sheet? Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Love how kitty is hanging out to watch the birds! ☺
ReplyDeleteLinda, that is just gorgeous! The beautiful applique around it is stunning. Love all the pretty little details that you added.
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