Wednesday, May 29, 2013

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

Say It With Flowers

   Ralph Waldo Emerson believed that  "The Earth Laughs In Flowers".   He would be smiling if he could view all the blog blossoms.                               

We have two very special ladies who encourage us to bloom as we create our flowers. Carol (Just Let Me Quilt) is our own personal cheerleader while Mdm. Samm (Sew We Quilt)  inspires us to create sew many things. Thank you ladies.

Welcome to my version of a fabric flower garden. 




 A watering can is essential for any healthy garden. And who can resist bunnies hopping about.

 I stitch Sunbonnet Sue theme blocks. Someday I will have enough for a quilt. Sue waters her flowers while her fan club members stand guard.

I was asked to  create a banner for our local gardening club. I went to an initial meeting with a sketchbook, ideas and fabric swatches. Among the fabric samples was a panel with birds. They loved it. I am glad we have fabric artists who gift us with wonderful images. Quilting around the birds and flowers, applique names and the addition of a songbird fence gave them a very pretty  banner.

When my sewing machine was new I practiced the stitches on this hanging which I gave as a gift. I saw it recently during a visit and thought it would be an interesting subject for Say It With Flowers.

Still a saucy cat even if he is facing the other direction.  Must be catnip in the flowers.

 

Thank you for strolling through my garden.  Check out the other blooms at today's blogs.

Frances

 
May 29th
Kris Loves Fabric
Teatime Creations -you are in this garden
~De Zondagssteek~
Ridge Top Quilts
Devoted Quilter
Mrs. Pickles Garden
Life In The Scrapatch
Englating
Why Knot Kwilt
Love It Sew It





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74 comments:

  1. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsMay 29, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Frances your projects are just so darling and love the colors! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMay 29, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Wow, you have a beautiful garden. I especially love the watering can quilt in the beginning. Your use of color is wonderful!

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  3. ScrapatchesMay 29, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Your flower garden is beautiful. Sew many pretty blooms. I love the "saucy cat" ... I have a couple of those who nibble my plants and play with my quilt blocks. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  4. jatajomiMay 29, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Beautyful!

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  5. Judy BMay 29, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Lovely quilts and the banner is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Patty C.May 29, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Love your bunnies! - a lovely fabric flower garden!

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  7. FrederikaMay 29, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    What a pretty projects. Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  8. JeannekeMay 29, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Lovely projects, especially the banner!
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  9. GinginiMay 29, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Thank you for showing us those beautiful flowers. Lovely work!

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  10. Lavonna ZWBMay 29, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    All of your projects are so lovely. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  11. charlotteMay 29, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Sew very cute. Love the bunnies!

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  12. Britt-IngerMay 29, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Your projects are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part in this blog hop.

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  13. KaHollyMay 29, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    How delightful!! Good luck on creating enough Sunbonnet Sue blocks for a whole quilt!!

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  14. SusanMay 29, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I like all your little quilts! I would love to see your Sun Bonnet Sue quilt when u finish it!

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  15. JeanieMay 29, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Great projects, especially the watering can and the cat by the vase! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. VickieMay 29, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    All of your projects are whimsical and that saucy cat is too cute ! I love the cloud fabric, it looks just like he's sitting in a window.

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  17. PaulineMay 29, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    What wonderful projects! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMay 29, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful projects!

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  19. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 29, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Such wonderful pieces!! I just love them all

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  20. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 29, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I adore the watering can quilt, and the rest of projects are all wonderful too!

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  21. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    The stroll through your garden was wonderful...I just love the watering can and your colors are beautiful..thanks for sharing.

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  22. SparkyMay 29, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Good Morning Frances...your floral display draws my breath away...lovely indeed

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  23. krislovesfabricMay 29, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    So many beauties here, so glad you shared with us today!

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  24. Leanne ParsonsMay 29, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful! Your watering can quilt is so bright and cheerful.

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  25. Jenny SquawkMay 29, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I can't even pick a favorite. I love that each piece has something that is almost in motion. Like the cat about to lay down and take a nap, the water coming out of the can, and the bunnies hopping around.

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  26. DebbyMay 29, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Frances. What fabulous creations. I absolutely love the watering can with flowers and bunny. A wonderful combo. Thanks for sharing your other flower inspired quilts!

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  27. Carol SwiftMay 29, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I love the watering can and flowers, especially with those little bunnies hopping across the bottom. So cute! Your other flower projects are beautiful! Those cats are just so sweet. Thanks for hopping with us. :O)

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  28. apple blossomMay 29, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    love all your quilts...nice job really like the watering can beautiful

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  29. MelodyMay 29, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Totally charming projects on display here.

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  30. Linda CMay 29, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    What lovely wall hangings you are sharing today, Frances! You had me right from the top with the flowers and watering can. I think that is my favorite piece though the cat would be a close second. I bet those Sunbonnet Sues are going to make a wonderful quilt when your blocks are all finished and joined in the top. THX for sharing with us today.

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  31. Just Quilt ItMay 29, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Emerson would indeed love this hop! Beautiful work. I especially love your watering can quilt. You do lovely work.

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  32. Agnes B. BullockMay 29, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful workmanship- love all of your hangins!

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  33. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    So many lovely quilts. Thanks for sharing your garden of quilts today.

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  34. MaryMay 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Love all of your projects. Sunbonnet Sue is my favorite. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMay 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    You have been very busy creating lovely projects for this hop! All are wonderful. Pretty teapot too.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  36. PattyMay 29, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful projects. I like them all. And I like the cute bunnies in the corner.

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  37. Needled MomMay 29, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Your work is really lovely. Bunnies and the garden are not the best of friends ;-)

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  38. sew.darn.quiltMay 29, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful pieces.

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  39. CalicojoanMay 29, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Love your projects and how spring and flowers bring out an array of critters to go with them! :-)

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  40. Jane's QuiltingMay 29, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Wow, what beautiful projects you have. I love them all. If I had to choose....well, I would pass. Thanks for sharing all of them.

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  41. GretheMay 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Love your flowers and cats and birds, nice colours :-)

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  42. janMay 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Sew very cute! I love the gingham flowers and the cats are terrific. I really love your bluebird teapot too!
    Have fun
    Jan

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  43. cOto.patchworkMay 29, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Your flower garden is beautiful!

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  44. Flávia e CristianaMay 29, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Que delicadeza! Lindos trabalhos, adorei.

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  45. JokeMay 29, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    I enjoyed your flowers today, thanks for sharing. The banner is just gorgeous!!

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  46. LindaMay 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    All of your projects are so pretty and spring like! Great job!

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  47. TammyMay 29, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    What gorgeous projects... Your work is amazeing

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  48. CorinaMay 29, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely flowers in your garden!

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  49. Newbie JenMay 29, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    gorgeous projects! I love them all.

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  50. GillMay 29, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Fabulous projects - my favourite is the watering can!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  51. Kathy HMay 29, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Great flowery projects. That banner came out really well. I like your cute tea pot too!

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  52. PatMay 29, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Love your projects but especially the cats :0)
    Thanks for sharing!

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  53. OhioLoriMay 29, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Wonderful projects!!! You do Awesome work!! 'Specially loooove the Adorable Teapot!!! :)

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  54. lefuntzMay 29, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    All of your projects are great. My favorite is the watering can.

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  55. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesMay 29, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Love the teapot!! You made so many beautiful creations!!

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  56. vickiMay 29, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I love the birds and the saucy cat :). Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  57. SheilaMay 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Love the watering can , well all projects are lovely , great work Frances .

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  58. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMay 29, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Wonderful flowers, gorgeous quilts!
    I love the Sun Bonnet Sue, she is so cute ☺
    Bente

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  59. StitchesMay 29, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Very nice projects, I am a fan of Sunbonnet Sue too. She has been around a long time and still going strong..

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  60. CeLynnMay 29, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Love your Sunbonnet Sue block!

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  61. CatherineMay 29, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Your work is lovely. I am so glad I stopped by. Thank you.

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  62. Ella and NestaMay 29, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Love your cat! Reminds me of my one (it must be the attitude!)

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  63. CathiMay 29, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I love all your flowery projects. The watering can is fabulous!

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  64. CharlotteTMay 29, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    I loved your watering can project, your Sue, and your kitty project. You have good taste if I do say so!

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  65. sandraMay 29, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Your flowery projects are all really lovely, thanks for sharing.

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  66. LJMay 29, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Yes, RWE would be pleased to see all the flowers! I loved your projects though "bunnies" aren't appreciated in my 'real' garden! If I don't put up a fence, they gobble up all those lovely, tender sprouts.

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  67. tink's momMay 29, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    All of your work in flowers is wonderful but I love the cat. Thank you.

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  68. GNIESZKAMay 30, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Piękne projekty ! Beautifull !!

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  69. MichelleMay 30, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    All your projects are lovely! Great job!

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  70. ThearicaMay 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Your pieces are fabulous and if I had to choose a favorite.. It would be the one with the cat! My friend would love that!

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  71. Emily CMay 30, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Lovely flowers. Sunbonnet Sue is always such a cute piece.

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  72. LouMay 30, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Love your Sunbonnet Sue!!!
    Great job!

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  73. evelynMay 30, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Thank you for sharing your garden with us. Love the watering can/bunnies mini.

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  74. carlaJune 3, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Hi!!!! Love all of your flower creations!!! Love love the kitties!!!

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