Tuesday, April 30, 2013

A Wee Bit Behind....

My contribution for this month's Mid-Century Modern Bee is getting done right in the Nick of Time!

Carla has her eyes set on a very fun quilt for her month

 

So our challenge was to do a block with this as our inspiration...


Since this month of April has been full of fun and flowers....
I thought a basket of flowers would suit Carla....


the base of the basket is pieced and the handle machine appliqued...the flowers were hand appliqued with teeny yo-yo's for the center....


it is a 12" block and the basket is a bit off center to add a touch of whimsy!

While I stitched today I was surrounded by a few of the flowers which decorated the pews in the church.  Small bunches of tulips hung from grey striped ribbons on the ends of the pews....so sweet!


The newlyweds are in Ireland! Touring,visiting family, and having a blast!
hugs
mary 

27 comments:

  1. That is so so cute. I love the pot and you always do such a fabulous job and I love seeing your interpretation of color! Amazing :)

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  2. What a darling block! It's a beauty.

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  3. As usual your stitching is impeccable!

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  4. So beautiful! I am so happy to see your creations on your blog. I love your posts.

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  5. My goodness. That is just so sweet. I love it. I hope the happy couple is having a blast!
    Cheers
    Jan

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  6. I love that yellow and white backround fabric for the applique. What line is this? Thank You.

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  7. First...so happy about the wedding....so much fun!!!
    What a beautiful couple!!!
    .....and that quilt!! Love it...I adore appliqué ..and I love doing it too!! Thanks for the show and tell!

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  8. The block is really sweet...love the tulips too!

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  9. What a fabulous block!!! I've just made a basket with yoyo flowers too. Your's is extra gorgeous and fun! Beautiful tulip photo!

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  10. Beautiful basket! Congratulations to the mother of the bride--or is it "best wishes"? Anyway...

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  11. Great block, pure whimsy so special to me! You pics are beautifully clear!
    Hugs - Lurline!

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  13. Still pinching myself! I love this

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  14. Your block is adorable. Mine went in the mail to Carla today so you're not the only one waiting till the last day of the month. Someone has got to pull up the rear right?

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  15. Such a beautiful and sweet block!! And, the quilt is amazing! xo Heather

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  16. What a beautiful block. So glad the newlyweds are having a wonderful honeymoon in Ireland.

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  17. Oh, I love the basket...won't this quilt be so fun! The tulips are so sweet!

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  18. Absolutely beautiful, what a great honeymoon! :) x

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  19. Simply gorgeous! My daughter is heading to Ireland next month for a missions trip. It's her first trip traveling alone at 18. I can hardly wait for her to see the beautiful countryside!

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  20. This block is beautiful and I love tulips!

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  21. Oooh! I love it! I am sure your Carla will love it as much as this Carla does.

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  22. My god I go offline for two days and miss not one but two MF posts!!!!
    Nice to see some of your fab handiwork Mary x

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  23. I love the quilt, however, the block is more my speed.

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  24. Your block is just wonderful! I'm SO glad you are part of the group, even with all you had going on with the wedding. This will make a spectacular addition to Carla's quilt. And Ireland? The one international place that is on my bucket list...

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  25. What a beautiful block, so colourful and perfect for this time of year (spring has finally arrived here in the UK). I hope the weather's good in Ireland, I'm sure they are having/had (I'm so far behind in reading) a lovely time. Beth/thelinenat x

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