Monday, January 19, 2009

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My January block for Amy for our virtual quilt bee A Notion or Two. She specifically requested wonky greens and whites with a red, orange or pink bird appliqued to the block.




My bird is a little funkier than the others so far but I happen to love him. I think he has pizazz and flair. Maybe a little sass. Panache.

Or maybe that is just what I'm telling myself since I couldn't hand applique a realistic looking bird.




I forgot to share this quilt that I made before Christmas. It is a cheater cloth from Denyse Schmidt called Country Fair. It lays across the back of a chair in our living room. That is unless I'm using it.

-dana

27 comments:

  1. Salem StitcherJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    I love that funky, sassy, little pink birk. She rocks!

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  2. Salem StitcherJanuary 19, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    The bird rocks...not the "birk". Though Birks are pretty cool too.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    the bird just made my day. awesome.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    What an adorable block. Very cute.

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  5. allynJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    i am wishing that my bird would be more sassy. yours is quite cheerful. love it!

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  6. AmyJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    very cute quilt block!

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  7. AmyJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    I love your bird! I love that cheater cloth too!

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  8. ArtfulifeJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    The bird is very abstract and cute! Super wonky!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Love the colors in that cheater cloth - and you know I love your birdie!`

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Wow, I would love to see that finished bird applique quilt! You always get me inspired to get up and quilt!

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  11. Bloggy MamaJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Drool. That is amazing, both are!!

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  12. SarahJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    LOVE your bird. I still need to make mine...I'm scared!

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  13. Deb Robertson WritesJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    I love the "cheater quilt", that Denyse Schmidt fabric is amazing.

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  14. ElissaJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    a bird with panache is really hard to come by these days.

    love your LR quilt too.

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  15. ancient oneJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Cute, cute bird! I would love to see the finished quilt, too!

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  16. TrishJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    I think your bird is just perfect! Also wanted to let you know I finally got the ol' blog all moved over to it's new home. And btw, you have the BEST music on your blog -- I LOVE it!

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  17. brown robinJanuary 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    simply wonderful work, dana! thanks as always for yur inspiration!

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  18. Beki - TheRustedChainJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    How adorable!

    I love all the green. My favorite color.

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  19. TheBackPorchQuiltersJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Dana

    Wow that quilt does looks great!!!

    Love your block and I am getting ready to do mine.

    Russ

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  21. Elizabeth CranmerJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    I love the funky little bird!!! Totally fun with the green background! I love to see how your mind works sometimes, very inspiring!

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  22. amylouwhosewsJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    Panache. Pizzaz. Sass. All things loveable in a fabric bird! I will smile everytime I look at him. :)

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    I like your bird! And, the quilt. Happy Belated Birthday!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    So pretty. Both quilts!!

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  25. CassieJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I happen to love your bird. It's just what those wonky fabrics needed!

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  26. sewtakeahikeJanuary 24, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    aww, the little bird is adorable Dana! It goes perfectly in the block you made for Amy!

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  27. susanJanuary 25, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    i think the bird is great...looks like quite a character.

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