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Friday, March 12, 2010

friday.

This picture doesn't look much different than the last post's picture.
But it is.
The difference??
DONE.
done. done.
It's quilted.
It's bound.
Ready for some use!!
Why, oh why did I wait sooo long?
This quilt began with a bunch of leaves from a pattern.
I made a few and then tried to figure out what to do with them.
I hate following patterns.
I will begin with a pattern.....sometimes...but then...
I want to do my own thing!
I think it's a rebellious streak in my nature.
And Hey!
Who does it hurt? :)


I ended up appliqueing this tree in the middle
with the leaves
floating around everything.
I'm adding this to Amy's sew and tell.
What a great way to end the week!
I'm going to go see what everyone's been up to.

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23 comments:

  1. PokeyMarch 12, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    You don't follow patterns because of your creativity, Beth! Look at the great tree that grew in this creativity process. Who wants to make a quilt exactly like someone else's? This is a good finish, enjoy the quilt hug!

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  2. LaurenMarch 12, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I hate patterns too!! But your quilt turned out lovely, so who needs patterns anyways?!

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  3. SueWisMarch 12, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I love your creativity. That way, you'll always end up with one-of-a-kind quilts!

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  4. NimaMarch 12, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    wow...beautiful quilt.at times i don't have patience to follow a pattern...i start with one pattern and end with my own creation

    thank you for visitng my blog

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  5. Rene'March 12, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Beth, this is gorgeous! Love the appliqued tree and all the leaves. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. jlkMarch 12, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful! I admire people who can quilt sans pattern

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  7. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenMarch 12, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Congratulations, Beth, on finally finishing the quilt. It is sooo pretty; I can see the wind blowing through the tree and making the leaves fly!

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  8. HeatherMarch 12, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I love trees on quilts. Great job.

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  9. KristenMarch 12, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Fabulous! I've bought a few patterns and they've sat on the bookshelf. I love the tree in the center. Great idea!

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  10. LeslyMarch 12, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Love the way those leaves swirl around the tree - and that applique is great! Congratulations for finishing this beautiful project! Isn't it a great feeling to be finished!

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  11. Vicki @ DottyJaneMarch 12, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! The tree in the center is perfect.

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  12. KarenMarch 12, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    This is a magic quilt. It looks beautiful. Well done.

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  13. amylouwhosewsMarch 12, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    so pretty! I love the tree! I'm like you - sometimes I start with a pattern, most of the time, I do my own thing! :)

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  14. Wacky WomanMarch 12, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Another good one Beth.

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  15. pinksuedeshoeMarch 12, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful! Just beautiful... and that looks like hand quilting, yes? I am totally impressed. I love it. (I am the same way with patterns. But sometimes I wish my mind had a print button so what I see up there would transfer to what I am doing a little easier.)

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  16. evaMarch 12, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    LOVELY!!!

    and hand quilted???? my oh my oh my....

    xo
    eva

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  17. QuiltpiecerMarch 12, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    GORGEOUS!!

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  18. Sarcastic QuilterMarch 13, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    I love it, very nice colors

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  19. QuiltyBeeMarch 13, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful quilting, too.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    There's nothing like the satisfaction of DONE! And lovely, I might add.
    You inspire me everyday.
    xo

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  21. CatherineMarch 14, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Love this! Reminds of an autumn day which is where we heading in my part of the world. A great finish!

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  22. Nina...March 14, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    Just beautiful! I love all the leaves. Great job.

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  23. LeslieMarch 17, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    this is absolutely beautiful!!!

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