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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tah Dah!!

Tah Dah!

Birdie Stitches is put together.  I won't be quilting it for a while because we are heading South next week and will be gone almost two months.  I won't be taking this with me.

I decided on a patchwork border and love how it looks.  Can't wait to get this quilted.

Fabric:  Fandango by Kate Spain for Moda

57 readers left a comment:

Manda said...

Wow its gorgeous! :)

Apple Avenue Quilts said...

So cute!!!!

Terry said...

It looks wonderful! :0)

Mary said...

But it will be waiting patiently at home for your return. I like your new header with Red and White Blocks! Safe travels...

~Laurie~ said...

B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!

quiltercaroline said...

This is the first Birdie quilt I have seen finished - it is lovely. well done.

Kate said...

It's so beautiful! The scrappy border works perfect with the scrappy sashing (block sides? whatever you want to call them!)

ritainalaska said...

delightful! love all the birds. such beautiful work!

Mad about Craft said...

Beautiful!!!!!

Leslie said...

Love it. I've printed out the patterns but have only managed to stitch 4 of the 12. I'm going to keep at it.

Anya said...

Love it! And I'm sure it's even prettier in person!

Carrie P. said...

Well done, It is so great.
Is that you own block in the center with the year?
That is pretty neat too.

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Oh, how wonderful this turned out!! It was fun to watch it grow, but more enjoyable to see it all together.

Melinda said...

Oh Mary, it's gorgeous! Makes me that much more eager to get my Embroidery 101 finished! It's pinned!
Oh, and congrats on your recent win! I can't remember right now where I saw it but I know it was in my Google Reader and saw that you won something the other day! (I know, I'm goofy!)

Abby and Stephanie said...

Totally awesome!

Anonymous said...

It's gorgeous! You did an amazing job.

Karen said...

The borders around the blocks is just perfect for the embroidery designs and the floss colors you used.

charlotte said...

Very cute. Doesn't it feel good to have kept up with this and have the whole top done? Love your border.

Terrie Sandelin said...

That is absolutely precious!

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Amazing!! I really like the patchwork border you added - it finishes it out perfectly! Congrats on a beautifully finished quilt top.

Sharon Pernes said...

That is so beautiful

Betsy said...

Stunning Mary

Jeanne said...

It's gorgeous! Love the fabrics you chose to frame the blocks.

sandra said...

Wow that is so beautiful ,looks like it was a lot of fun too. I hope you have a lovely holiday, what will you take to work on while you are away?

Cyndi said...

That is fantastic, Mary! I love how it turned out...it's so happy. You'll have a fun time quilting it once you get back from your trip!

XOXO,

Cyndi

Nicole said...

Woo hoo! That is so darn cute!!!

Sherri said...

It's so beautiful! I hope you'll still be sewing and blogging while you're down south!

Anina said...

Stunning! Congratulations Mary!

karen @ badlandsquilts said...

Looks fabulous! Have a nice trip south, I have a feeling we'll be in for some cold weather while you're gone!

Jana said...

This is adorable. Turned out very nice.

Sarcastic Quilter said...

Oh, fantastic! I love how it looks and thank you for keeping me inspired to finish my blocks. Your choice of threads and fabrics are just gorgeous.

Needled Mom said...

It is just adorable. I love your border too.

Sheri Howard said...

That is so darling....wish I were going with you!

Anonymous said...

Wow Mary! Looks fantastic. I am still stitching birdies...5 down and 7 to go.

Maybe I'll be finished with my blocks by the time you get home ???

Safe travels.

Wendy said...

This is just beautiful! And I agree the scrappy border is great!

Darlene said...

Mary, it's adorable! After your stay in Florida are you headed this way? I hope so. :)

randi--i have to say said...

oh, this is a wonderful quilt top! so so cute!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

What a wonderful job!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

What a wonderful job!

Rachel said...

It is awesome!!

evelyn said...

Mary this is just awesome. I love the pieced border. Well done.

Karen said...

It looks great. The fabrics work so well with the embroideries. Perfect!

Kathy MacKie said...

You did such a great job, well done.

Julia said...

So gorgeous Mary...I love it too!
Julia ♥

Tatkis said...

Oh, it's absolutely adorable!

Hugs,
Tatyana

Anonymous said...

I love this! What a unique and beautiful quilt!

Deb said...

It's adorable! Now I'm wishing I would have made one!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

WOW! it's a stunner, Mary! you should be very proud and I can totally understand wanting to get it quilted as soon as you can. Safe travels!

Talin's Corner said...

WOW, that is amazing. It is beautiful, congrats on your finish.

Mama Spark said...

Wow what can I say that FIFTY others haven;t already said? LOL. Gorgeous as usual, but then all your work is!

Anonymous said...

It really is beautiful. I think I'd be taking it with me just so that I could look at it every day!

Unknown said...

Wow! It's absolutely gorgeous!

Robin said...

That is Awesome!!! Love the colors you chose. It is going to be stunning all quilted up.

Mama Pea said...

Beautiful! Love it! Need to start on mine! LOL! I have everything to do it...I just don't have time to get it started!

Anonymous said...

I've been slowly trying to play catch up in blog land...scrolling through your blog post I STOPPED here! What a great quilt!!! This is the first one I've seen all together...fantastic!!! You've made it sparkle!!!

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

have a great trip! Sorry to miss you in mid feb! hugs!! see you in the spring!

Amanda Jean said...

MARY! This is AMAZING!!! you did a fantastic job on it. your patchwork border is incredible. i just love it!