Friday, March 13, 2015

Welcome little birdies....to the Bird Tree Blog Hop!!!!



Hello my little Birdies...
I am so happy you have joined us today!!!!
THANK YOU Madame Samm for ALL your SUPPORT
and for choosing these LOVELY fabrics!!!
I am so in LOVE with these!!!!
When Tracy Lizotte designed this line for
Elizabeth's Studio...she created pure beauty....

Shall we take flight?


I wanted to create something a little different with the bird panels...
So, I decided to give myself "snapshots" from my "eye camera" 
of this fabric...
I cut out the panels, attached them matching the background
fabric as best I could...which was pretty easy...
and then free-motioned quilted all around the leaves and 
tree branches...then quilted little tiny meandering stitches 
in the sky background...

I had fun doing it...but boy did it take a LONG time!!!




This made a gorgeously large pillow for my bench in my kitchen...


 And do you see my little wall quilt?
I think it looks a bit like Snow birds
and a bit like Spring... Those pinwheels 
made it look very wintery from this distance...


Finally, I really wanted to showcase those beautiful
little birdie houses...
and although the ticking fabric isn't part of her line...
I just loved that it gave those little
houses just the right contrast...
You can really see her art work and I loved
how this one turned out...
I am calling this one bird houses under glass...
look close and you will see the glass quilted
around the bird houses and the
buttons are the handles on the glass...







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72 comments:

  1. Judy BMarch 13, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    What a great use of the panel! Your quilting is perfection. Thank you for being the cheerleader for this hop.

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  2. AnitaMarch 13, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    What a gorgeous pillow you made, I am impressed with all that fantastic quilting! The other projects look great, too. Thanks for being cheerleader for this hop and keeping us all in line.

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  3. DorianMarch 13, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Oh Lana, What a beautiful job you did! I love that pillow, it is gorgeous. And yes, that wall hanging does look so wintery, it's beautiful. As is your under glass quilt too. Just wonderful!

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  4. Mary HueyMarch 13, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Delightful projects, but I think the birdhouses "under glass" is my favorite!!

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  5. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 13, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    wow Lana!! everything is just stunning..really stunning. you did a fantastic job cutting that panel and re doing it...gorgeous!!!

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  6. Elizabeth CoughlinMarch 13, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    Such beautiful projects, and each is a great use of the fabric!

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  7. charlotteMarch 13, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Such pretty soft colors. Great stitching.

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  8. SparkyMarch 13, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    you knocked my socks off....what a wonderful display ...well done Lana

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  9. tink's momMarch 13, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Good morning Lana, great projects. Your use of the fabric line is wonderful.

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  10. SparkyMarch 13, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    you knocked my socks off....what a wonderful display ...well done Lana

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  11. BetsyMarch 13, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Lana, great use for a panel . Oftentimes I am stumped

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  12. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 13, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Lana you totally blew me away - I absolutely love the look of the ticking paired with this fabric. And the way you put the pillow together is just perfect. Love it all! blessings, marlene

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  13. PatriciaMarch 13, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Love the fabric and your pillow is my favorite!

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  14. KateMarch 13, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    I love what you've done!

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  15. JeanieMarch 13, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Lovely birdies! Your quilt does have a fresh wintery kind of feel to it. Thanks for sharing... and THANKS for hosting!

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  16. LindaMarch 13, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Oh, Lana! How beautiful! Your projects make me want to start all over! Like you, I've also had computer issues and was worried about getting a post up. My day is not until Monday, but we will be gone until Tuesday. My post had to be scheduled ahead of time. If not, I think I would start over! Yours have certainly inspired me!

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  17. Connie Kresin CampbellMarch 13, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful projects Lana!

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  18. BarbCarolMarch 13, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    What a great way to use the panel....and even greater stitching. I always love the look of the ticking used on anything. Beautiful work, Lana and great job keeping us organized for the blog.

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  19. DoloresMarch 13, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!! I love all of your projects.

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  20. QuiltsmilesMarch 13, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    How beautiful and love those quilting details you showed. Glad I'm not the only one with issues too. Thanks for cheering and sharing.

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  21. Maria McCabeMarch 13, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  22. ReneeMarch 13, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Lana, these are all gorgeous! I love, love, love the pillow!

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  23. Needled MomMarch 13, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Each of your bird projects is gorgeous and your photos are fabulous. The pillow really came out beautifully and worth all of the time!

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  24. Carol SwiftMarch 13, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    It certainly isn't obvious that you had computer trouble because your pictures and post turned out just great! I love how you quilted around all the leaves and branches...gorgeous! I love those wall hangings of birds, too! Thanks for cheering this hop and keeping us all in line. :O)

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  25. Mary AnnMarch 13, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Outstanding quilting on that pillow, and the way you lined up the background fabric looks awesome. Love both the quilts and totally agree about the ticking. Really goes well with the fabric line. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Gmama JaneMarch 13, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I did wonder where you were but it was worth the wait. Not much we can do when computers decide to have a mind of their own. I like your design and the big Bench Pillow!!.
    Gmama Jane

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  27. Thearica March 13, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    You have done a fabulous job with your projects and I too love that quilting on the pillow!

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  28. Susan PMarch 13, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Your work is beautiful.

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  29. DeniseMarch 13, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Love your projects! I sew want to make them all!

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  30. SueMarch 13, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I love your "eye camera" work. That is so original and quite pretty! Glad you got up and running this AM....will we ever hear how you did it? ;-)

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  31. ChitterChatterDesignsMarch 13, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    So cute Lana! Love the little buttons on your birdhouse... and the quilt, well the way you have pieced it just makes that fabric TWEET! Hugs ~Cori

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  32. CreateologyMarch 13, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you sew very much Lana for cheerleading this Tree Bird hop. Your projects are such a wonderful way to showcase this fabulous fabric line. Creative Bird Bliss...

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  33. SherryMarch 13, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    This is going to be a fabulous hop to follow along. The fabrics are beautiful and so is your work.

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  34. Jane's QuiltingMarch 13, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    What a beautiful way to show ofF the panel. Your quilt is adorable. I like the buttons on your birdhouse too. Thank you for a great hop...It's going to be fun!

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  35. AriadneMarch 13, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    What a lovely quilt!AriadnefromGreece!

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  36. SuperMomNoCapeMarch 13, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    All your projects are so pretty! So much work went into each of these!

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  37. Apple Avenue QuiltsMarch 13, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Lovely projects. I love how you used the fabric!

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  38. ScrapatchesMarch 13, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    All your projects are sew lovely, Lana! I really like the way you appliqued the birds onto the branches and the adorable little pinwheel quilt. The bird bell jar quilt is inspired. The pillow looks so comfy. Great photos. You have a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing ... <3

    Thank you for all the work you have done on this hop. Thanks also for the nice surprise by featuring my project. There are so many beautiful birds today. Looking forward to seeing all the creativity in this hop ... :) Pat

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  39. JacquelineMarch 13, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Your projects sing to me in beautiful harmony. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾March 13, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    I love that birdhouse caddy made by Mary! What a great hop!

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  41. TriciaMarch 13, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Wow What a variety of items. It is so hard to choose which one I like best. It's like trying to only eat one potato chip. I'm looking forward to see all that the wonderful ladies to show us over the next week plus. I'm here to cheer everyone with ya Lana.

    Toodles,
    Tricia

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  42. Teatime CreationsMarch 13, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Love the way you used this pretty fabric. Very creative. Nice start to the blog.

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  43. MichelleMarch 13, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Such a sweet project and pictures too.

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  44. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMarch 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Love these Lana! So wonderful and your photos are gorgeous! I am very proud and amazed you managed to wrestle the computer and get everything posted. Nothing like the computer being naughty on day one. Hugs!

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  45. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenMarch 13, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Cute projects Lana. I sure am missing not participating. This move has certainly been a challenge. But I'll be ready for the next hop.

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  46. evelynMarch 13, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Lana, your "snapshot" pillow is awesome, and I love the quilt with ticking. Great job. What a wonderful way to start the blog hop.

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  47. LeahMarch 13, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful projects! Love what you did with the birdhouses. The curves are perfect!

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  48. Ella and NestaMarch 13, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Wonderful projects! Lana, I think my favourite is the "bird houses under glass" quilt. Your background quilting is brilliant too, setting off the branches!

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  49. sandraMarch 13, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Loved all of your projects and the beautiful quilting. The birds let me know spring is coming

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  50. LJMarch 13, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Great projects! The snapshot idea for your quilt was wonderful and you did a super job of adding them into the tree. The underglass birdhouses was my favorite; those birdhouses are just outstanding and the way you used them with the ticking was delightful.

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  51. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsMarch 13, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Wonderful sweet tweets! Amazing quilting! Thanks for being such a great Cheerleader!

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  52. cookieMarch 13, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    What a tweet surprise. Love your blog and your up close and personal snapshots.

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  53. KristyMarch 14, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    What lovely projects you did. Your freemotion quilting on the trees was beautiful and very well done. I love the birdhouses under glass. What a cute idea. Great way to start the hop! K-

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  54. Baa. xxxMarch 14, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    Love, love the things you have created. The big pillow is so cool - snaps shots is a great idea and love the way you quilted it. Love the small quilts especially those pinwheels and the birds under glass are absolutely brilliant!

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  55. Little Miss TitchMarch 14, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    beautiful,xx

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  56. DebMarch 14, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Just found this blog hop!!! And so glad. I'm a lover of birds, spring flowers, and quilting! Just perfect.

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  57. Patty March 14, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    What a wonderful job you did on your creations! Love them.

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  58. DebbyMarch 14, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Truly beautiful. I love your quilting up close. You did a fabulous job. Thanks for all the lovely pictures.

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  59. MarianMarch 14, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    ok, I posted a first comment, but it didn't seem to show up. I don't know if it was because I wasn't logged into google or not.. Anyway..

    I LOVE both quilts, they are absolutely stunning. A really great use of the fabrics and an ingenious design. Congratulations ... two amazing pieces..

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  60. Sandy DMarch 14, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Amazing quilts and the bird house is awesome.

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  61. SallyMarch 14, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Wow, lovely quilts with lovely fabric. thanks for sharing (I love Pat's too!)

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  62. CalicojoanMarch 15, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Ohhhh, what gorgeous quilts you made. I love how the little panels line up with the big tree. Never noticed that it could happen! Great job...and what great photos. :-)

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  63. JanaramaMarch 15, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Love all of your projects. I think my favorite is the birds under glass ... very clever.

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  64. Quilt Doodle DesignsMarch 15, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful quilting!

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  65. CarlaMarch 15, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    I always enjoy seeing your work. Love the bird houses under glass. Everything is a delight to see.

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  66. AmyMarch 16, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Your projects are just beautiful. Love the pinwheel quilt, "sew" nice and springy. Lovely photos as well.

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  67. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comMarch 16, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Your projects are so lovely! I thought about doing that same thing matching up the birds on the tree fabric! Good thing I got a different idea before I made that. How embarassing, it'd be like showing up to a party in the same dress :)

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  68. Lovelli QuiltsMarch 16, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Your quilting and applique is beautiful!! Thank you so much for organizing us!!

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  69. VickieMarch 17, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Hey Lana, I'm trying to catch up on all the amazing goodies today ! Yours looks like a picture out of Southern Living magazine ! The quilt and pillow and ALL that quilting wow ! Love the birds under glass is simply classy.

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  70. ♥DuffMarch 18, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    my goodness! Love the quilting and embellishments on your projects!

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  71. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 18, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful projects and they are photographed so well. Your quilting is great too.

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