Since I am making my Flower Garden quilt with repros I have to work a bit harder to let the fabrics do the work for me
I don't have the collection of big bright bold prints that you find in the Amy Butler, Kaffe, Brandon Mabley, Philip Jacobs so many of the Free Spirit designers..
but I do have WONDERFUL REPRODUCTION FABRICS!
just look at these two....
no I didn't want one leaf of each...hmm what to do?
lets sew the fabrics together
are you wondering why didn't I just place the leaf right down the middle of the seam???
well think of that seam allowance I don't want that under that little stem AND are leaves perfect in nature? No!
So do you like my leaves now????
I have a feeling I will be making my own fabric pieces for quite a few things on this quilt, won't that be fun?
Off to the Lancaster quilt show tomorrow in search for bright reproduction fabrics and getting to visit with again....
Sujata from The Root Connection blog! Looking forward to it AND seeing her quilt in the show.
45 comments:
I love those fabrics!! And the leaves are beautiful - very effective!
Jane
Nice the leaves in two different fabrics. Makes a change.
Gr Annemieke
Well done , thats thinking outside the box. The leaves look amazing.
Love the two tone leaves!! Have fun in Lancaster with Sujata!!
Ohhhhh yesssssssssssssss, love the leaves!
I love your leaves done that way! What a great idea! :0)
Kathie,
I love those poison greens.. Oh I know this quilt is going to be gorgeous! SO looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Love the way you are making fabrics for your leaves.
What a great idea!
What a great idea - the leaves look wonderful! Love your new header.
I love the split leaves...gives it a lot of interest!
well, aren't these just the best leaves ever! Gives them such an interesting look. Why did I never think of that?
Love your leaves. I've done that too. Your quilts are beautiful. Hugs
Clever! I love it, especially that stripe. Have fun at the quilt show.
Splitting the fabric in the leaves was a wonderful idea! How very clever to position the divide away from the stem. It's a great tip that I will certainly benefit from - so thank you for sharing it!
Enjoy the quilt show!
Perfect! Great idea.
Beautiful leaves! That striped fabric is a winner.
Have fun at the show! Jealous!
Perfectly fun leaves Kathie!!!
I love how you mixed the two together.
I am making a silly piece and needed brights and fun, and of course couldn't find what I wanted, so used what I had.
Debbie
Some extra pizzaz to your quilt Kathie! It's such a great pattern :^)
Enjoy the quilt show and take lots of pics to share with us!
Love the leaves!! Have a great time at the show!
Oooo I love your leaf. That stripped fabric would make a pretty leaf all on it own too.
Have fun in Lancaster!!!
Crispy
I love your idea for splitting the leaf. So smart to stay away from the stem too. I just love the way you're doing this quilt.
Have fun at the show..and good luck in your fabric search. :)
What a great idea! I love the bright greens you used.
Brilliant!
the leaves look wonderful Kathie!
I so love that it isn't down the middle - more fun that way.
What quilt does Sujata have in the show so I can keep an eye out?
Now THAT is clever!
Those leaves are great. Will add wonderful interest to your quilt. Randi and l will be heading to Lancaster show on Saturday. I would love to hear your report and if there are any must see's or buys.
Wow, wonderful leaves. This is a perfect solution - the two fabrics add interest without being too busy. Just love the fabrics you used together. Totally agree with adding the seam a little off center - bravo, Kathie!
Gorgeous leaves! Looking forward to seeing more of those solutions........! ;))
Enjoy your visit! (and ofcourse your sewing..... ;) ...)
Love the idea of using two different fabrics for one applique piece!!! It certainly adds to the diversity of the quilt!!!
This technique will certainly add depth and interest to your quilt. And we know that you have an extensive collection of beautiful fabrics. Looking forward to hearing about the quilt show.
I think your leaves are the bees knees, I love that they don't go down the middle, it looks like light and shadow with the two greens.
I LOVE the poison green repro fabrics! Love the look of the leaves!
Blessings
Lovely leaves. I love the two fabrics sew together to make one. Enjoy your shopping!!!
Kathie these greens are divine, so bright and delicious and when sewn together like that they make the perfect leaf. Have a fabulous time at the show. xo
Your split leaves are such a great idea. It really creates a lot of interest. Thanks for sharing.
wonderful look and excellent (as well as efficient) use of fabrics~!!~
:-)
libbyQ
I've seen this technique done before and it's going to look great in your quilt!
I love those flower garden blocks and the repros you are using. Very pretty!
They look gloriously funky.
applause! They are perfect!
Yes, I really do love your leaves, Kathie!
Hugs - Lurline♥
Great leaves! wow! :)
Super idea!
These leaves ar so great. just love the way you work with repros.
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