Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Herd

I just couldn’t stop myself after getting that green frog made.  I love the way this quilt top turned out.  The splashes of bright color are so much fun thrown in with the black, white and grey.

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My birds are a variation from the pattern as I added some very skinny legs.

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My frog has personality.  It is pestering the baby elephant.  Years ago we were in Colorado Springs and went to a pub that is known for flying bees.   I’ve held on to this bee for all these years and thought this was the perfect finish for the frog.
  
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The Elephant Parade is an ongoing SAL at Sew Fresh Quilts.  Be sure to pop over and get the patterns while they are free. 

48 comments:

  1. Adorable quilt! You did such an awesome job. Love the frog and the bee!

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  2. I love the fabrics in this quilt and I don't think I've met a more handsome frog! The bee is perfect!

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  3. It looks wonderful, and I love the extra touches you added to it! :0)

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  4. Your elephants are wonderful. Love the frog. Great job.

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  5. What a fun quilt. I love the little bird and the bright red it adds!

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  6. Oh my goodness! This is the sweetest!

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  7. Mary, I love your quilt! I've managed to resist this QAL, but I should probably download the pattern. Your grandkids are going to fight over this one. The frog with the fly is fabulous!

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  8. What a cute quilt! I just llove it. It looks paper-pieced and I enjoy that too. Maybe I'll look up that pattern. Thanks!

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  9. Way too cute! I really like your background fabric...and I wish that frog lived in my backyard. :o)

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  10. Oh yes, lots of fun!! Gorgeous quilt and I love the addition of the bee, too!

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  11. Such a gorgeous fun wee quilt. I love the way you have personalised it with the bee and skinny legs on the cute red bird.

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  12. It is such a cute quilt and I love your background fabric.

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  13. This came out so cute! Love the choice of fabrics. I have put blinders on to the QALs - I am booked.

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  14. It's so darn cut; but, I'm trying to ignore it...just sayin.

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  15. Even though the future project bins are full and awaiting a beginning, this one is a must for the next grandchild, whenever that might be! Love your version and that little bee is the perfect touch.

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  16. Just the cutest! It's on my list. That little bird is adorable.

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  17. Ohhh Mary!!! it is just too cute...I am going to have to get that pattern instead of admiring it!

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  18. Love those little extra touches! Adorable!

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  19. So cute Mary! I love it with your personal touches.

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  20. You've got an adorable herd of elephants going on there...love it! Cute, cute frog and bee, too!

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  21. That is just too cute!!! I'm working on the elephant parade too but am waiting impatiently for each block. Love your frog and your stitching looks beautiful.

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  22. Three cheers for an unbelievably adorable quilts, Mary!!!!

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  23. Oh my gosh this is just adorable Mary! I love the little bee! LOL

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  24. Perfect bee for this beauty. Love your background selection and the whole quilt is adorable.

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  25. I love this pattern and your quilt top looks fabulous. I have not started working on mine yet but have the pattern and have gathered some fabrics so that it is on my list of to do's.

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  26. Love the details. A smile worthy quilt indeed. That background is amazing. Great choice!!!

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  27. Adorable quilt! You did an awesome job, especially with the eyes. How did you make such perfect little black circles? I'm making this too, and am wondering if I should omit the black eyes. Thanks

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  28. Wow you are done already? I just made a couple of the big elephants! Great job. I love the bee and the other special touches you have added.

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  29. Oh, my goodness! Your quilt top is amazing! I love your little added touches, especially the embroidery and that bee. And your choice of background fabric is such a compliment to this design. Love it!

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  30. Oh Mary...your take on this quilt is amazing! I had to pop over to SewFresh Quilts to see her pattern because it looked like paper piecing....is it? Well anyway...I love the extra touch you did with the bee and I love the background you used, as well as the different grays....lovely, my friend!

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  31. Wow, Mary, this is the cutest little quilt I've ever seen! The little pops of color really make this quilt sing! And what a perfect place for that bee to find a permanent home:)

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  32. Wow !!! Your frog is so cute, Mary. It is really amazing how this quilt looks. You have had great idea with adding this extra touch, a lovely bee.

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  33. Oh wow. That turned out just adorable.

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  34. You did a wonderful job! I love it!!!! Made me smile!

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  35. Lovely herd. It is so fresh and bright. Well done.

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  36. Your elephant parade is just perfect and your extra touches are over the top cute. I love the pop of color with the grey and white.

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  37. How did I miss this great post , love your quilt . I have been really tempted by this sweet quilt and you have done a wonderful job .

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  38. Such an adorable quilt! Can't wait to see how you quilt it.

    -Soma

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  39. As I see more and more of these elephant quilt tops, I am so tempted to make one. I love the little details that you added to make the quilt your own!

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  40. Oh Mary, I just love this wonderful quilt! I was wanting to participate, but seeing your finish is just as delightful!

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  41. Your elephant quilt is WONDERFUL! I can see why you couldn't stop! And that frog... too cute!

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  42. Your herd is amazing...love the fabrics!

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  43. Mary, so you will see that I am going to dump comments on you! It's so nice to have a few minutes to stop by and visit other blogs...

    Your animals are soooo cute!

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