Imaginary Blooms

Remember how this quilt top looked in October?  I had the quilt top all pieced and I needed to add the blooms.  The quilt top pattern was originally designed for those big panel flowers, but I wanted to make my own blooms. I designed my free form flowers.  Plus I only made a small portion of the quilt using just 4 square sections of the basic pattern. I am working with the designer on publishing the quilt pattern.  Watch for it in the fall of 2014.  Send me an Email Marcia@craftysewing.com if you are interested so I can contact you when it is published. Make sure your subject line is Imaginary Blooms.

 I sketched out some petals and patchwork pieced scraps for the centers.  See this post "Project Number 1" for how I did it.

The hand dyed fabrics for this quilt were purchased from Chris of Dye Candy Fabrics and Barb of Quilts by Barb.  
This quilt was created for a challenge from Quilts by Barb's Quilt Retreat.

I saved this post for today - my Birthday, as the Imaginary Blooms Quilt is one of my favorite quilts! It's a close tie with the First Morning Glory Bloom Quilt. It was completed before the Nov. 11th Quilt Retreat, but I didn't want to post, until I could get some good pictures.


It was gloomy the day I finished it, so the light wasn't right.  Every time I took photos the colors were so vibrant and bright it seemed that they were reflecting back into the camera. I just wasn't happy with the photos, but I was going to post it today, anyway...
  
I did not use those photos either.
  
The photos were taken today with my NEW camera!  My kids bought me a new camera for my birthday! What a wonderful surprise!


I have been using the same camera for about 5 years. It was a good one, but I had to set it on the best quality setting to get good photos, had to have good lighting, and then it was limited as to how many I could take. I would have to upload them often. But I was making it work. I never complained that I needed a new one. I love taking photos and sharing them on my blogs. The new camera will make it so much easier to share.

I believe my kids have seen how blogging has enlightened my life... How much I enjoy all the inspiration from other bloggers, who are out there in blogland creating and sharing... And how I am inspired to continuously create new quilting projects every day!


Thanks BJ, Jewels, and Rad. What a thoughtful gift!


Today on my Birthday and Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my family and my friends...


Marcia
Linked with:
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Life in Pieces: 15 Minute Challenge - Nov. 29, 2011
Freshly Pieced: WIP Wednesday - Nov. 30, 2011
Faith, Grace, and Crafts: Pearls and Lace Thursday - Dec. 1, 2011
Somewhat Simple: Strut Your Stuff - Dec. 1, 2011
Happy Quilting: TNT Trying NEW Things Thursday - Dec. 1, 2011
At Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday - Dec. 2, 2011
2805: Potpourri Party #14 - Dec. 2, 2011
Stuff and Nonsense: fridays unfolded - Dec. 2, 2011
and 
for Sew and Tell at 
AmyLouWho's Sew and Tell - Dec. 2, 2011
and
Crazy Mom Quilts: Finish it Up Friday - Dec. 2, 2011
and
The Shady Porch: Rock 'N Share - Nov. 30, 2011
RoCa and Company: You Rock #12 - Dec. 9, 2011

Project Number One Completed! Yippee!

Here's a quick run down...
Arrived about 4pm on Wednesday.
Pressed fabric.  Pressed the heat and bond lite onto the fabric.  Drew out the flower petals and cut them out.  Stitched a bunch of scraps together for the centers. Pressed the heat and bond lite on the back of the centers. Cut them out.
Dinner out at an Italian restaurant.
Went to bed at 12:45am central time!
Got up at 7am.
Kiwk Trip breakfast with coffee!
Pressed the flowers in place on the quilt top!

Next week, I will draw out the free style petals and the centers and share them with you.

Yippee - It's done!

Linda and I ...and Deb's with us too, (the empty chair in front).  

Took a break and had a Pedicure!  
What a special treat!
Onto project Number 2.


See UFO list on Tuesday's Post.


Enjoy my Minutes for Me Adventure!


Marcia


P.S. I will read all your comments, but I will reply to them on Monday or Tuesday, when I am home.  Thanks!  I love your comments!