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10.27.2011

Antonella's Quilt

For some reason...I can't seem to get off of this computer chair tonight. 
So...I figured I'd post my progress on Antonella's quilt. 

It's finished...all but me beading the string which it will hang from.
Not a practical gift...but hopefully Antonella will enjoy looking at it.
I'm linking to Paint party Friday, because...my quilts are painted...just with fabric and thread...and sometimes paint and markers. I've also linked to Show and Tell Friday and Try it on Tuesday and The Craft Barn for their weekly theme which happens to be Fabric.
Right up my alley. :) 
I can't resist showing you more of what's blooming in my back yard this week...


Our neighborhood Iguana...which we see a couple times a month...likes to keep our Coleus trimmed up...
Isn't that funny?!? He tops them off almost every night.
Ya'all have a good day now...

PS...I'm linking up a little early for Show and Tell Saturday....
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64 comments:

  1. robin cox walshOctober 27, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Awesome quilt! I know she will love it! Your garden is lovely too, but I think your flower is better (so it the flutterby! LOL)

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  2. bohemiannie! artOctober 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Aw thanks Robin! xxxooxxx

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  3. GayleOctober 28, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    You have such an amazing way with color. Magical little quilt!!

    I am quite jealous of your plants. You are able to grow things that we have to consider house plants and even then probably don't have much success with. (Interesting gardening help you have there with Mr. Iguana.)

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  4. JennibellieOctober 28, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    In love! Your quilts are just fabulous - I think anyone would prefer one of your creations practical or not. Antonella's gonna be thrilled, hugs xxxxx PS I know what you mean, I did my last post at 2 am and it's now just gone 7am - whats wrong with me why am I at the computer at such ridiculous times? Glad you're as addicted lol x

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  5. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Love the quilt and all the bits of fabrics showing here. Lucky girl. Love your flowrs, makes up for the dusting of snow we had last night! xox Corrine

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  6. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Thank you so much Gayle. :) I faithfully use the color wheel because I really Don'T have a gift with color!!! We are lucky that plants just sort of grow themselves here in this hot, humid climate. I had learned how to garden in Virginia - after living there for 34 years - was just beginning to have some success in Florida - after 10 years...and have given the gardening job to my hubby...who is retired and NEEDS all the jobs I can find him. :)

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  7. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks Jennie! Ditto. :) Sometimes, I wonder if my 'gifts' will be relegated to the back of the closet door...but WHATever...I enjoy making and giving them. :) And yes...the computer has become a lifeline to the English speaking world and like minded lovely friends such as you!!!

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  8. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Thank you Corrine! I can't WAIT for my dose of cool weather next month!!! We'll be spending a week in Virginia...where I really DON"T want to see snow...but cool...YES. Then off for 10 days in Florida where this time of year is much more tolerable than where I live. Woo Hoo!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    LOVE the way that stitched flower looks on your quilt!

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  10. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Thank you so much JAEartworks! It was really fun to make!

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  11. melodyOctober 28, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    WOW...that quilt is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! such detail! WOW!

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  12. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow back atcha! Thank you so much Melody for the lovely compliment!

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  13. ann @ studiohydeOctober 28, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Oh I love the quilt, what a wonderful personal gift to make and give.

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  14. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Thanks again Ann!

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  15. MeggymayOctober 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Absolutely beautiful quilt. Thankyou for joining us at TioT's this week.

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  16. bohemiannie! artOctober 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thank you Meggymay!! It's my pleasure to be part of TioTs. :)

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  17. Carola BartzOctober 29, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    What a beautiful quilt! The colors are lovely - so beautiful that you painted it. That is something very special.

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  18. peggy aplSEEDSOctober 29, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    wow! what a wonderful project! and the flower and butterfly do look like they were painted! thanks for sharing!

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  19. ColeenOctober 29, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog annie. Antonella will be so proud of her quilt. And lovely seeing what grows there. Funny about the Iguana.

    Coleen in Ukraine

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  20. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 29, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Wow! That quilt is freaking awesome! I had to look twice to make sure it's not painted on. :)))

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  21. linda (dots n doodles)October 29, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Such a beautiful quilt. Antonella will certainly be proud of it.

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  22. manomijOctober 29, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    It is gorgous and keep painting with your needle and cotton. I love it!
    ManonX

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  23. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks Carola! I painted some of the fabrics before sewing them onto the background...but not after. I know my ramblings are confusing! So glad you stopped by!

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  24. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Thank you Peggy!!!

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  25. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Thanks Coleen and you're welcome!

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  26. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Thank you Linda. I think about your little precious birdies a LOT and considered one of those on there...but the butterfly it is!

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  27. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks Manon! I would LOVE to paint like YOU!

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  28. Franka BenjaminsenOctober 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love your beautiful quilt. Love the colours you've used for the flower and the butterfly. And this free motion stitching...
    Thanks for visiting me. Bye, Franka

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  29. Tracey FKOctober 29, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    That quilt is just amazing and I love the detail in the flower... completely freaks me out as I am so allergic to sewing, but your work is just beautiful...xx

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  30. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Aw thanks Franka! And you're welcome! My pleasure.

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  31. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks so much Tracey! Are you seriously allergic to sewing?!?!? How terrible that would be!!!

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  32. waggonswestOctober 29, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Beautiful Annie!

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  33. CazroOctober 29, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Absolutely stunning, marvellous work, congratulations. Thanks for sharing at TIOT. Caz

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  34. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Thank you waggonswest! XXOOXXOO

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  35. bohemiannie! artOctober 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Thanks a TON Cazro. I appreciate your stopping by and the lovely compliment!

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  36. HeARTworksOctober 29, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    The quilt is beautiful! I'm sure Antonella will proudly hang it on her wall! Sure is a work of heART! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  37. MollyOctober 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    gorgeous quilt. and i'm so envious of your garden. i have an absolute brown thumb. i'm amazed at people who can make such pretty things grow!

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  38. Linda StarrOctober 30, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    You have an iguana, how cool, we had one when I lived in Cuba eons ago; the quilt is lovely especially like the threads for the flower and the quilting pattern, is that hand or machine quilted? And the border frames it very nicely.

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  39. PatROctober 30, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Your quilt is amazing so thank you for sharing it with us for the TioT challenge this week.xx

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  40. bohemiannie! artOctober 30, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Thank you Patsy. I visited Antonella yesterday and she's only one month old, but told me she loves it. It fits right in with her nursery decor!

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  41. bohemiannie! artOctober 30, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Thanks Molly! :) The thing about living in Colombia is that it's so hot and humid year round...that things grow themselves. We just keep the weeds out and watch them thrive!

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  42. bohemiannie! artOctober 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks Linda. We've seen two different Iguanas so far (one is smaller). The locals consider them pests to have around the house and catch them and EAT them. No thanks! I did the quilt using free motion with a variegated thread in the background and on pink on the butterfly and green on the flower! My free motion quilting skills are a little messy and I don't let stitch length bother me so sometimes it looks like my hand stitching. :)

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  43. Sarah SequinsOctober 30, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    That's such a beautiful quilt! Amazing, amazing job!

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  44. bohemiannie! artOctober 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Wow...thank you so much Saturday Sequins!

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  45. TerrieOctober 30, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Extraordinary! So artistic and just stunning detail work. What a fabulous piece of art. Visiting from Artists in Blogland, and so glad I did!

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  46. Sandra @Alchemy(Art-Memories)October 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing the links and your photos of your beautiful quilt! I am still in awe of your ability to capture nature's beauty in fabric. WONDERFUL!

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  47. bohemiannie! artOctober 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks a ton Terrie! I really can't wait to take some time to go through all the posts at AIB!

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  48. bohemiannie! artOctober 30, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Thank you Sandra! xxooxx

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  49. BeccaOctober 31, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    That quilt is lovely!

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  50. Jen @Sadie InspiredOctober 31, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful, intricate quilt! She will love it I am sure. :)

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  51. bohemiannie! artOctober 31, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Thank you Jen! I delivered it yesterday and they DID love it! And it matched the room. :) Phew!

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  52. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Those plats are fab so is your project, thanks playing along with TioT this week
    hugs Ildiko

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  53. bohemiannie! artOctober 31, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Thanks so much Ildiko! My pleasure!

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  54. aimeeNovember 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    the quilt is so cool!

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  55. bohemiannie! artNovember 1, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Thank you Aimee!!!

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  56. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Artistic quilt work! should have taken a long time to finish the project

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  57. Kathryn DycheNovember 2, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Wow, the quilt looks gorgeous. Inspired.

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  58. bohemiannie! artNovember 2, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you hellopalz! You know...this one went pretty fast! Always a happy experience when that happens!

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  59. bohemiannie! artNovember 2, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    thanks Kathryn! We'll inspire each other!

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  60. Carin WinkelmanNovember 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    that quilt is absolutely gorgeous! You are so prolific, I'm envious ;-)

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  61. bohemiannie! artNovember 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Thanks Caatje! but, but...do NOT feel that way!!! Your art is FANTASTIC!

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  63. CindyNovember 6, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Why am I here? I am not sure, except I started at Studio JRU...and I want you to know that the story is totally worth it! Love all your photos and words!

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  64. bohemiannie! artNovember 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Thank you Cindy! How totally cool is that?!? I'm so glad you took time to read and that you felt it was worth your time. Makes me happy. :)

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