Thursday, May 19, 2011

Sea Bird Quilt!

I started a piece last night, but it was late and i was tired, so decided to finish it today.
I joined a flicker group that is making quilted pieces from Charley Harper designs.
They are wonderful designs and great practice for art quilts and machine quilting.
I started with the machine, then I added hand stitches and decided it would look good with walnut stain.



I still have a lot to learn with machine quilting, but it is fun practicing and I really like how this one came out.
I decided to antique it and hang it in my bathroom, since I have a mermaid theme and a few sea items will go nicely in there.
It is the perfect size for a small area next to the bureau.

I still don't know how I will edge my quilt, first I will do the panels and lay it on the bed, then I can decide what to do next.

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28 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 19, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    I love it -- that's so neat looking!

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  2. Jacque.May 19, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love that! You are one busy girl. YAY!

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  3. ~Madalynne~May 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Would have never thought to border that with a stripe . . . it looks great! I like the detail stitching on the border too.

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  4. TheCrankyCrowMay 19, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    That is really a great piece Debbie! LOVE it! I can just imagine it in a mermaid bath!! Smiles & Hugs, Robin

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  5. AllieMay 20, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH - yes I'm shouting - oh Debbie I love this! I'm dying to do a Charley Harper. Can you send me a link to the flickr group? Your sea bird is just brilliant, the border is PERFECT!

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  6. Linda May 20, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Love your sea bird!!

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  7. antique quilterMay 20, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    this is wonderful!
    OH I just love the way you aged this, Charley Harper have always admired his birds.
    I may just have to try something like this
    Kathie

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  8. Sassafras and WinterberryMay 20, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Oh, I love it! I collect carved sea birds! What a beautiful quilt!
    Courtney

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  9. moosecraftMay 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Another goodie!

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  10. Joanne LendaroMay 20, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    LOVE the way you positioned the head to have the bird looking around to it's side. Very cool!!

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    It's a wonderful piece!!!

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  12. bethMay 20, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I love your bird! It's wonderful!

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  13. primitivebettysMay 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful! You always get so many great things done. |:)

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  14. pauletteMay 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Wow!! this is lovely!! Well done!! I thought you were working on a braid quilt!! You are one busy quilter!
    P

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  15. Primitives By The Light of The MoonMay 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Very unique....you did a great job on this piece.

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  16. MelissaMay 20, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Debbie, I love Charley Harper! You did a wonderful job with the bird design - love it!

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  17. ReginaMay 20, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    You did a wonderful job!

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  18. cindyMay 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    it's gorgeous!! i love the natural colors and the stain!

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  19. Barbara Strobel LardonMay 20, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Love love love it! You are doing great! I love it with the basket on the wall.

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  20. SoggibottomMay 21, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I'm way behind :-) Just spent some time catching up on here. :-)
    As always Debbie beautiful work.
    :-)xxx

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  21. TerryMay 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love your little sea bird! He's so cool! :0)

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  22. JeniMay 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I love your sea bird quilt! I especially love the mix of machine and hand work!
    Jeni

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  23. Laura WasilowskiMay 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Wow! This is lovely. Thanks for sharing your little bird with us.

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  24. Thistle House PrimitivesMay 23, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Your seabird is wonderful!!! Loving the aging you gave it and your choice of fabrics!
    Terri

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  25. Rock River StitchesMay 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I just LOVE your sea bird quilt!!!!!

    Tammy

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  26. Quilts And PiecesMay 23, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Oh I love your sea bird quilt.

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  27. LindaMay 23, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    This quilt is awesome! Love the colors, fabrics and Charley Harper design of course!

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  28. Carrie P.May 30, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I love this. Great job!

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