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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Forest QAL Finish


I took part in Shape-Moth 's forest quilt along over the summer.  I had to adjust some of the pieces to make it a more North American look in contrast to the European cousins. I did a variety of quilting (home machine), thread painting, used many color threads (back is strictly a beige thread), buried lots of knots and threads, and finally found a home for the outdoors fabric used in the final border.  I am totally in love with the outcome.































I will be linking up with the other finished projects from this QAL over HERE.

 Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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36 comments:

  1. JoannaAugust 28, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    I think that's an award winner. It looks like competition quality from here. Beautiful.

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  2. SheilaAugust 28, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    This quilt is awesome! So much detail. Love, love, love it, Sharon.

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  3. Carol SwiftAugust 28, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    That is just gorgeous...love it!

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  4. DebbieAugust 28, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    What a finish! This is just a wonderful quilt. Love all your details and the photos are great too. Be very proud of this one!

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  5. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingAugust 28, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Wow! That is GREAT! No wonder you totally fell in love with that quilt.

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  6. Teresa in Music CityAugust 28, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Oh Sharon!!! What a treasure! That quilt is a piece of art girlfriend! I love all the little details, and that raccoon has totally won my heart :*D You've done a magnificent job of choosing the right fabrics for each block (those feathers look REAL!) and then quilting just enough to pop each one perfectly. Great job and congrats on a special finish!!!

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  7. KaHollyAugust 28, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Oh, I AM in love. I think I need that pattern! Can you send me the link to purchase it??

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  8. BillieBee (billiemick)August 28, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I'm overwhelmed with how beautiful your quilt turned out.....just gorgeous Sharon.

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  9. jednoiglecAugust 28, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Wonderful quilt! Sashing catches the eye - great work!

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  10. GillAugust 28, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Stunning quilt Sharon!!

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  11. KarenAugust 28, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Wow, that is so beautiful! Spectacular work!

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  12. LesleyAugust 28, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Oh wow, oh wow! Your skills are amazing! This is such a beautiful, creative quilt...congrats for making it your own. It is exquisite!

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  13. tink's momAugust 28, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    It is just gorgeous. One block neater than the next. congrats on a stellar finish.

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  14. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsAugust 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Stunning!

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  15. Rebeckah AustinAugust 28, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Lovely! Good work :)

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  16. MichelleAugust 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the raccoon and the fox. :-)

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  17. Stone Fence FarmAugust 28, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Lovely!

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  18. Christine MAugust 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Your quilt is wonderful Sharon.

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  19. The Slow QuilterAugust 28, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    WOW!!! Just WOW!!! That is a great looking quilt and I love the quilting on it. You did a wonderful job.

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  20. AmyAugust 28, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Oh how I wish I had time to have participated in that. Your quilt is just beautiful! Good luck!

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  21. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsAugust 28, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Oh how pretty! I love it!

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  22. Quilting BabciaAugust 28, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous Sharon! I do hope you plan to enter it in some shows.

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  23. StitchinByTheLakeAugust 28, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    How beautiful Sharon - I especially love that moose! blessings, marlene

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  24. Needled MomAugust 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    That is gorgeous, Sharon. Your paper piecing is excellent. You did an amazing job on it.

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  25. SheilaAugust 28, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Just amazing Sharon , you should be very proud , this is a prize winner!

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  26. sandraAugust 28, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Wow sharon another beautiful quilt your work is always just so gorgeous no matter what you try.

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  27. KathyAugust 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful, Love your border print!

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  28. QuiltSueAugust 29, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    What an amazing quilt Sharon. There is so much detail to look at in every block, and I love the fox in particular.

    I hope you're going to enter this in a/some show(s)? It's a surefire winner.

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  29. MicheleAugust 29, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    I'm in awe.

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  30. Dana GaffneyAugust 29, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    I'm not usually sad to see a quilt finish but I've been enjoying the progress reports, the quilt is wonderful.

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  31. AmandaK@whatthebobbinAugust 30, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    So awesome!

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  32. BelindaAugust 30, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Oh Sharon!!! That is truly a work of art! I adore it!Maybe I can do something similar sometime in the not too distant future.

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  33. ShannonSeptember 2, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Wow fantastic!! You did a wonderful job. Looks like I better download the pattern to make this for my dad. He would love it. Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  34. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hatsSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Fantastic work!! And well done on finishing all the blocks, too! (What a task that was in itself!)

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  35. Val's Quilting StudioMarch 18, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Ooohhhh I thought the raccoon was my favorite, then I loved the little fox, then the squirrel...let's just say I can't choose a favorite! This would definitively be an award winner in my book! (SMILES!) I'm curious, what did you do with this once it was finished???

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  36. Val's Quilting StudioMarch 18, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    First I loved the raccoon, then I feel in love with the fox, then the little squirrel....I can't pick a favorite!!! I absolutely love this quilt Sharon!! It's certainly an "award winner" in my book! V:)I'm curious....what did you do with it after you finished?

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