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Monday, April 25, 2011

A birdie in bliss for miss B

Finishes are to be celebrated. :)

Bliss diamonds

Steiger headed up to his grandma's Friday night, and I got to sewing.  Back in October, I bought a pile of the Bliss blenders.

bliss blenders

I cut them up, and got a little top done.  I had wanted to try diamonds... so I did.
And then it was just a top gone in to my pile of "to be quilted"

An online friend wanted a custom quilt a while back, but I was swamped (and it wasn't looking any better any time soon).  So I told her about a few tops I had finished that I could quilt up for her.

She liked the Bliss diamonds.

Her daughter's nickname is "Bird," and she asked if I could add a bird to it.

So I did.

little bird detail

She also wanted her nickname on the back -- so I added that too.

back of Bird's bliss quilt

I have to tell you about the back -- it is flannel... and oh so so soft (and oh so pink). :)  (Moda's flannel really is amazing though). 

So happy with how it turned out, and can't wait to see pictures of the little Miss opening it for her second birthday party this weekend! :)

Bliss diamonds

Full tutorial coming soon -- I've already got the pictures for it ready. ;)

Linking to "Sew Modern Monday"

{Sew} Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations

and AmyLouWho's Sew and Tell!




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18 comments:

  1. LeilaApril 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love it! Great minds must think alike. Check out this quilt I made recently:

    http://sewnbyleila.blogspot.com/2011/04/diamond-quilt-tutorial.html

    I love the bird and flower too. I recently saw this clip on Hulu and now every time I see a bird on something I think of it.

    http://www.hulu.com/watch/210887/portlandia-put-a-bird-on-it

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  2. Natalia from Piece N QuiltApril 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Love it! :)

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  3. KarenApril 25, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Tracey, this quilt is simply gorgeous! The little girl you made it for is certain to love it!

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  4. KelliApril 25, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    This is so stinkin cute!
    I love EVERYTHING about it!!!
    Well done!!!

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  5. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Blissfully gorgeous!!!

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  6. Katie BApril 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    So pretty! Looking forward to the tutorial.

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  7. pinksuedeshoeApril 25, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    The scraps you sent me from this quilt are going into my big girl pink quilt.... just thought you should know. Also, I keep looking at this and thinking of the argyle quilt I sketched out two days ago... looks like you are going to figure out all the angles for me! Can't wait for the tutorial!

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  8. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I can't wait for the tutorial! I have a baby quilt that is screaming for this.
    Karibou

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  9. MeganApril 26, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Love it! Excited for a tute! :) Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday!

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  10. Chris {frecklemama}April 28, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love it! Great, original shape and applique details. Well done.

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  11. Gigi's ThimbleApril 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    So cute!! Good job and congrats on another finish!!

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  12. KristenApril 29, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    That bird is perfect. I really liked the small designs from this Bliss line.

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  13. Go-Go KimApril 29, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I never thought about that shape for a quilt!!!!! Really cool :o) The bird is beautiful such a nice touch :o)

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  14. BrynnApril 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Such a cute quilt! I love all the girly colors and the unique design. Can't wait to see the tutorial for it!

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  15. ktquiltsApril 29, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Love this quilt!!!

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  16. DaynaApril 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    This nearly took my breath away! It's incredible on many levels!

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  17. MelissaMay 2, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Finishes ARE to be celebrated! :o) That is a really fun, and funky quilt. I'm sure the little one will be super excited to have it. Great job!

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  18. VesuviusmamaMay 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    As you can tell, I am catching up on blogsi've been missing lately. I do love this quilt, and the way you've customized it for her.

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