Thursday, September 26, 2013

FLOWER POWER

FLOWER POWER

Welcome to Twisting With The 60's Batik blog hop.  Such fun and so many memories. I have been humming and grooving for days. We have been well led by Madame Samm (Sew We Quilt) and her cheerleader Mary (1 Piece 2-Mary) as they drive their Love Bug filled with Flower Children in search of Island Batik and their lovely fabrics. 

Flowers, tie-dyed fabrics and peace symbols define the era without words.

 I am now the proud owner of a flower pincushion. 

I am sure the 60's would assume a Mug Rug could be something for feet but mine will come in useful when I am stitching.  As will the sewing caddy. 

One wonderful legacy of the Hippie movement is the Peace symbol. It has stood the test of time. 

I just might be considered Cool in my necklace created from Yo-yo's stitched in batik fabric.

When I started this my intention was a cheerful tie-dyed Dresden Plate Flower for a little table centerpiece.

But it grew and became more cheerful.

Maybe a bed skirt ....

It kept growing and might still get another border. It is difficult to choose border fabric because I used bright, not perfectly matching colors together. A Flower Child quilt for sure.  Should become a nice lap quilt.

I began another Batik project but time intervened. The fabrics were too beautiful not to show you. This has good vibrations and will not remain on the UFO list too long. 


Thank you for visiting the quilting caravan.  Sew climb aboard the Love Bug , pour a cuppa tea and join the other Flower Children.

Frances


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57 comments:

  1. Judy BSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Love your flower power projects! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. GinginiSeptember 27, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    So sixties! :D

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    I kept grinning when I was reading: it kept on growing and growing..... :-)) It will be a king bed size at the end :-) I like your dresdren flowers and the fabrics!

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  4. AimeeSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I love your Dresden Plate flower quilt. So bright & cheery!

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  5. ShariSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Very pretty...what cheery fabric!

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  6. SparkySeptember 27, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    I am soooo impressed with all the love that your poured into your groovy projects..oh my indeed!

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  7. VickieSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Your dresden flower power is beautiful Frances!

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  8. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Just wonderful....love your dresdens...

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  9. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Ohh I am lovin' the Dresden's

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  10. StitchinByTheLakeSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    What wonderful projects! blessings, marlene

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  11. Valerie the Pumpkin Patch QuilterSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful!!! :)

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  12. Elizabeth CoughlinSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Great projects! The yo-yo necklace is really nice.

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  13. CarlaSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    That necklace is so fun. Peace! Great projects.

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  14. MargaretSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I love all your projects. Thank you for sharing your bright dresdens.

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  15. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]September 27, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    So many creations, and they were all perfect!

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  16. Britt-IngerSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    I love all your projects. Thank you for sharing your creativity

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  17. Connie Kresin CampbellSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    What great projects, love your dresdens!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for sharing your pretty pieces

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  19. LeahSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful work! Love all your projects. Your Dresden plates are fabulous!!

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  20. JoyceLMSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing your cute projects.

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  21. LindaSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    You were certainly busy and they're all just beautiful!

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  22. JeanieSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Love all of your projects, but that sewing caddy is my favorite! Love the fabrics!

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  23. Linda CSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Well done! I have seen that love print recently around here. We used it for backing on a donation quilt and one of the gals was practicing her free motion on that quilt. Love the dresden plates in brights!

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  24. ThearicaSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    That dresden plate quilt is fantastic! Love all of your projects!

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  25. CalicojoanSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Love it, love it. Your so right about the flower power

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  26. Carol SwiftSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Beautiful Dresden flower power quilt! The mug rug and sewing caddy are just too cool, too!

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  27. MarySeptember 27, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Frances, your dresden is gorgeous. All your projects are so much fun! Thank you so much for being part of this fun hop.

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  28. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Wow I can really dig all those groovy creations!

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  29. Heleen GrootSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I love your creations! Especially the dresden one! Love the pin cushion too. Amazing work!

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  30. SarahSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    You've got quite the nice collection of batik projects! They are all stunning but I am in mug rug mode lately and the shape of yours really caught my eye...it appears to be a diamond with the tips cut off. Lovely and unique.

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  31. CharlotteTSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I loved your colorful dresdens and the pincushion.

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  32. Just Quilt ItSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely work, Frances. The 60's was a very unique time. You captured it well.

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  33. Jane's QuiltingSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Beautiful. I just lo e the Batiks, they turn everything completely into another class. Thanks for Sharing.

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  34. LoriSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    You do lovely work. I love your bedspread or lap quilt to be.

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  35. MarcySeptember 27, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Fantastic! Love the colors too.

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  36. Joyce CarterSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful! The Dresden Plates are just gorgeous. I really like them. They will make a beautiful quilt. Thank you for sharing.

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  37. barbSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Beautiful work! If you ever have ufos, etc., that you have lost interest in, i will hand quilt and donate them. I love paying it forward. Blessings, Barbara babscorbitt@ gmail dot com

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  38. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Great peaceful fabrics you've used, beautiful work.
    Thanks for sharing ☺

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  39. BquiltinSeptember 27, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Hi friend.... can it be lovely.... and powerful...??? Yes indeed!

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  40. CreateologySeptember 27, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Your 60's flower power pieces are each right on and I am diggin them. Thank you for hopping along. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  41. maggieSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I LOVE each one of your projects! You are so creative! Well done.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  42. BluequiltSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Your projects are very colorful and beautiful. You're very creative and Peace always.

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  43. SandySeptember 27, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Great dresdens!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  44. AmySeptember 27, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I absolutely love Dresdens, so your quilt is right up my alley. Looks very pretty!

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  45. Emily CSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Very lovely. I love your rainbow of colors.

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  46. janSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    I love all your projects. Those dresdens are really pretty.
    Thank you for sharing
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm

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  47. JanaramaSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    All of your projects are great. Love the dresdens.

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  48. SuzeSeptember 28, 2013 at 3:52 AM

    Absolutely amazing projects! I love the stroll down memory lane as you displayed your projects. The fabrics you chose are beautiful. I adore how your Dresdens expanded and expanded. They are beautiful. Thanks for participating and sharing your amazing creativity.

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  49. DebbySeptember 28, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Wow! Such a lot of fabulous color in your projects. Love it all. And that quilt that just grew and grew - made with some of my all-time favorite blocks, Dresdens. Wow (I think I said that). Thanks for sharing all that beauty.

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  50. PaulineSeptember 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Sweet projects, sew 60's! Thanks for sharing!

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  51. OhioLoriSeptember 28, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Loooove ALL your projects...but the Dresden's are my Favorite!! AWESOME job!!

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  52. Kristen KingSeptember 28, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    The dresden's are definitely my favorite! :)

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  53. LJSeptember 28, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    I got some great vibrations from your twistin' projects. Peace, flower child, love...it was a happenin' time and good for changing the world as it was. Groovey projects - love the pincushion and all those gorgeous batiks you used.

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  54. charlotteSeptember 29, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Such very cute stuff. The Dresdens are the best. Love those colors.

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  55. RobinOctober 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    All your projects are fantastic! That Dresden quilt is too beautiful! Fantastic job!

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  56. LizOctober 1, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Love how the dresdens are halved at the edges of the quilt. Also love the mauves.
    Liz

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  57. Teatime CreationsOctober 24, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    NoReply Test oct 24

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