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Monday, December 17, 2012

I want to keep this! - fleur de lis applique

I made this sweet little wall hanging as a Christmas gift for a friend.  I had sooo much fun quilting this up tonight, and now I want to keep it.  My friend is a non-quilter, and I am not so sure she really understands the art.  I don't know if she appreciates it. I am sure she would appreciate it more than a box of chocolates, but I hope she doesn't ask me what she should do with it.  Ugh!  





This was my very first applique attempt.  It was not hard at all.  I just fused it, though.  Then I zig-zagged around the edges.  One of these days I will try some needle turn, but not at on something like  this.

So, my dilemma is...  do I give her a store bought gift, or some accented flour sack towels (useful), or do I give her this?
 I will stitch a black binding on  this.

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8 comments:

  1. Furball Farm QuiltingDecember 17, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Geesh, that is a tough one.........I'd find it to hard to hand over to someone this heirloom piece, .... It's beautiful.

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  2. ValerieDecember 18, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I'm finding more and more I would say KEEP IT! Or quick, maybe work up a 2nd one?! It's lovely but we can't keep it all... or can we?

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  3. CarolynDecember 18, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    This is beautiful. I bet you can whip up something quick for her and keep this one for yourself ;).

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  4. Teresa SilvaDecember 18, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Mary, this is beautiful! You should keep it for youself. It's so lovely.

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  5. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 18, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    How beautiful! I can see why you would want to keep this......I want it too! Thanks for sharing.
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  6. AnonymousDecember 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I love it, and say that if you want to keep it then you should. Non quilters may not appreciate how fab this little art piece it. there is still time.....

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  7. Rabbit hole stitchingMay 2, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Hi love this do you know were I may find the Fleur de Lis pattern would look great on my black and white quilt top I am working on.

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  8. Rabbit hole stitchingMay 2, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Hi love this do you know were I may find the Fleur de Lis pattern would look great on my black and white quilt top I am working on.

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