Monday, June 3, 2013

Stop to Smell the Roses - Say it With Flowers Blog Hop Stop



Oh, no! It's the last day of the Say it With Flowers Blog Hop :(  I hope you have been enjoying all the fabulous creations like I have.

For my day on hop, I chose to dig out one of my oldest UFO's, a flower.  It was from a class I took at the Road to California Quilt Show in 2011 (I think, maybe it was 2010!).  Melinda Bula taught her technique from her book, Cutting Garden Quilts (which has just been re-printed recently, totally worth the read).  My "Fusible Rose" was born, but remained unfinished from then until now!

I believe when I last posted about it, it looked like this:

Fusible rose


Well now it is all finished and looks like this!

Say it With Flowers

My how that background makes it pop, no?  It measures about 23 inches square.

I'm rather thankful that it is done.  That border gave me some trouble, and I hadn't even started the "thread play" at the time.  In many ways, it is probably good that I waited so long to finish this one up.  If it hadn't been for the Free Motion Quilting Challenge last year at  Insights from SewCal Gal, I am not sure I would have been brave enough to attempt the thread play.  It took a little getting used to, and more than once I forgot which way my petals were supposed to be bending.  But I hope you will agree that it turned out alright.

Say it With Flowers Close Up

I haven't decided yet what my flower is saying.  Is it saying, "Happy Birthday, Mom", or "Thank You Teacher for a great year" or "Best MIL Ever"?  Maybe it is none of those.  Perhaps it is saying, "Don't forget to stop and smell the roses", which I try to do, from time to time......

I hope you will join me in visiting some of the other stops on the blog hop today.  Here is the list for today and yesterday too (in case you missed them).

June 3rd
Marla’s Crafts
Hanging On By A Thread
Moments
Lixie Makes It
Tied Up In Ribbon
Made By Me In Red
Nanny’s Nook
Sew Incredibly Crazy
Cindy’s Crafty Creations
Meadowbrook

June 4th
Seaside Sewing
Kwilty Pleasures
CeLynn’s Sunflower Patch
Words & Stitches
Cherry’s Prairie Primitive
MooseStash Quilting
Bumbleberry Stitches
Just Keep Swimming
Les passions de cliodana
Timolily
Sew We Quilt


As always, thanks for reading!

Jen

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59 comments:

  1. Judy BJune 3, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Your rose is fantastic! The quilting makes it pop, truly lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsJune 3, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Jen your rose is AWESOME!!!! Wow...look at all that thread work...not to mention the beautiful applique work...simply stunning! So did I read right? This is your 'oldest UFO' started in 2010 (maybe)??? If so, then you are so very good....don't ask how old my 'oldest' is...LOL (but it would probably be a great great GREAT grannie to yours! haha). Thanks for sharing...Love it!

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  3. FrederikaJune 4, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Awesome these roses. Thats such a great job. Thanks for sharing them with us.
    Frederika

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  4. SparkyJune 4, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    A rose be any other name would never be as sweet...

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  5. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsJune 4, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    It's wonderful Jen!

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  6. vickiJune 4, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Beautiful, thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com

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  7. Teatime CreationsJune 4, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    What a beautiful project. And a wonderful job on the stitching.

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  8. charlotteJune 4, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    It turned out very beautiful. Sew pretty.

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  9. ThearicaJune 4, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Beautiful rose!

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  10. Britt-IngerJune 4, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    I love your rose. It is wonderful. Thanks for sharing

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  11. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJune 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    That's beautiful. Did the rose change from red to pink with the thread painting? It really is a beautiful quilt.

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  12. Elizabeth CoughlinJune 4, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous rose quilt!

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  13. krislovesfabricJune 4, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    Beautiful stitches!

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  14. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJune 4, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Wow! That's a beautiful rose quilt.

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  15. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 4, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Fantastic!!!! I adore your flower.

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  16. TimolilyJune 4, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Gosh the work that went into this, it's a piece of art ♥

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  17. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJune 4, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Your rosé is lovely and your threadplay...stunning!

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  18. PattiJune 4, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    It's really beautiful, Jen!

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  19. VickieJune 4, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Again Jen, Your project is a true work of art !

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  20. Carol SwiftJune 4, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Your flower is just gorgeous and your thread play is amazing on it...love it! Thanks for hopping with us! :O)

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  21. Leanne ParsonsJune 4, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    That is beautiful!

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  22. FignieJune 4, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Jen - this is one of the most beautiful quilted projects I have seen!! WONDERFUL job!!!

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  23. MaryJune 4, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    It is beautiful! You did a fabulous job on the threadplay.

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  24. UnknownJune 4, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Wonderful! And, you remind me that I have a pieced rose from a Ruth McDowell class that I need to pull out and finish!

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  25. sew.darn.quiltJune 4, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    This is stunning! Congratulations on a lovely finish :)

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  26. CalicojoanJune 4, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Stunning is the first that comes to mind... Wow wow!!!
    Your thread painting is just fabulous. Congrats on a fabulous creation!

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  27. Linda CJune 4, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Jen, this is gorgeous! Hooray for pulling out something that was half done and making it see the light of day. It deserves its day in the sun. Maybe it needed to wait till you had the skills to finish it in such a manner? Wowie.

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  28. janJune 4, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Jen your flower is gorgeous! I love that you finished it just for this hop!! Great job!

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  29. PattyJune 4, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    What a lovely rose. Just the kind my daughter loves--one with no fragrance. She is odd that way.

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  30. GillJune 4, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    This is stunning! I'd love to hear more about how you created it!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  31. ScrapatchesJune 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    This is sew beautiful ... :) Pat

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  32. Jane's QuiltingJune 4, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    So true.....Everyone needs to stop and smell the roses. This world is going too fast, everyone is too busy. I love roses and I must say you really did this one justice. Your choice of color, and your quilting is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I truly enjoyed seeing this today!!

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  33. Kathy HJune 4, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Your rose turned out so beautiful. And only from 2010!!! That hardly counts as a ufo!! Ha!

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  34. LouJune 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Your rose is stunning!
    Great job!!!!

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  35. TammyJune 4, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    What a gorgeous rose...

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  36. maggieJune 4, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    That rose is just gorgeous! Well done.
    cheers
    maggie
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  37. apple blossomJune 4, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    oh, I love your roses and the pink one does pop on the blue background. lovely

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  38. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJune 4, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Very beautiful. The thread play is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. MOMENTS DesignsJune 4, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Magnificent...well worth all the work!

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  40. GinginiJune 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    WOW!!! This rose is fabulous! Great work!

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  41. MarcyJune 4, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    An amazing flower. I'd have a hard time parting with it if I were you. Beautiful stitching on it too.

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  42. PaulineJune 4, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I love your project, what a beautiful rose! Thanks for sharing

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  43. Celtic ThistleJune 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Fabulous rose, Jen. I am too embarassed to tell you how old my oldest WIP is :)

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  44. JeannekeJune 4, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    What a beautiful rose came out of your closet!!
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  45. JeanieJune 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Just a stunning rose! I'm glad you were able to finish it and let us admire it!

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  46. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogJune 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    wow this rose is fantastic, great work Jen!
    Thank you for sharing ☺
    Bente

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  47. MichelleJune 4, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Wow, your quilt is fabulous!!

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  48. Barb66June 4, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Beautiful Rosé! Great job with the quilting.

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  49. Emily CJune 4, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful rose. Love the way it turned out. Great job.

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  50. Agnes B. BullockJune 4, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Have to get this book! Love this rose1

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  51. Just Quilt ItJune 4, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    What a gorgeous flower! Great job! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  52. CathiJune 4, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    That flower is spectacular - I love the fabrics you chose for the background and border!

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  53. CorinaJune 5, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    Great rose!

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  54. Jenny SquawkJune 5, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Gorgeous rose. The dense stitching really sets it off.

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  55. MaraJune 5, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Awesome, a real fantastic job!

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  56. CharlotteTJune 5, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    That is one beautiful big rose!

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  57. LindaJune 7, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    What a gorgeous rose!

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  58. CeLynnJune 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    In my humble opinion,it turned out way better than alright! This is stunningly beautiful,thanks so much for sharing :)

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  59. NickyJune 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Totally amazing Jen! Fabulous quilting and I have to agree some of my quilts are better because I finished them when I had better skills. Stunning rose - I can almost smell it!

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