Friday, July 14, 2017

Flo & Freddy Flamingo Quilt


 Meet Flo and Freddy Flamingo! I had such a great time quilting them up. I used a wider foot with a guide I bought back in April for my Pfaff--the rows are a little wider than half inch apart. There were no puckers and it stitched up beautifully with the walking foot engaged. This is a sample for one of my local quilt shops.
I used some of the left over pinks for the binding and used this beach themed pink fabric for the backing. Doesn't this just emulate summer?
I have been in stall mode awaiting the arrival of Lori Holt's new Spelling Bee book. According to my tracking info, my copy should arrive tomorrow. I decided to stitch up some of her companion blocks as I impatiently await the book's arrival. This is her schoolhouse block that was featured on her blog. Here is the link: http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2017/07/schoolhouse-block-tutorial.html
 This is the Honeybee Block that I bought during the Fat Quarter Shop pattern sale a few weeks ago.
 The Mixer Block done with my favorite aqua and red
and of course the Vintage TV Block. I am not sure what these blocks are for, but they are sure are fun! Hopefully, I will get my book tomorrow and will dive into a new project. Stay tuned!

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17 comments:

  1. Love the flamingos. When I was a child, the plastic flamingos were very popular in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I have been told that the idea of them in the yards sort of originated in that area but I don't know if it is true. When we would visit my aunt, I loved to walk in the neighborhood and see all those plastic pink flamingos.

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  2. The flamingo quilt looks great with the straight line quilting. It is very effective.
    And it looks like you have had a lot of fun with the other blocks while you are waiting for the book!

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  3. Liking your flamingo quilt and how you quilted it. I enjoy doing walking foot quilting on my quilts that aren't too big for me to handle. survivor972002@midco.net

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  4. Flo and Freddy are going to sell a ton of fabric in that shop. They will be wanting a bonus pretty soon. Love your homey blocks, especially the mixer.

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  5. Love the flamingo quilt! You've made me want to make them, too!

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  6. Congrats! on your newly completed quilt. How do you decide when straight line quilting is appropriate for a project? I have trouble with that.

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  7. I love Flo and Freddy ; so whimsical and fun!! :)

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  8. Those flamingos! I'd love to make one for my sister!! All of your blocks are wonderful. Funky and fun!

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  9. Hi Tanya,
    I love Flo and Freddy! They are very cute and make a good looking couple. Love the straight line quilting, and glad to hear you had success with your walking foot and guide. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  10. So cute! I've been thinking about making that flamingo quilt.

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  11. Flo and Freddy are so stinking cute! You did a great job and you're right, it just emulates summer!

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  12. wow!!!
    your blocks and quilt are amazing!!

    thanks so much for linking up!
    brooke@sillymamaquilts.com

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  13. Those two flamingos can come in my yard anytime! Thanks for sharing today!

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  14. Where did you get the Flamingo pattern??? Love love love the birds :-)

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  15. That's one dynamic quilt.the quilting is perfect. Is that your own pattern?

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  16. Great flamingoes! I like the companion blocks you picked out.

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