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. 
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48 comments:

  1. LesleyFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:48 PM

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

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  2. JeannaFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    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. TerryFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:50 PM

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

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  4. MaryFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:58 PM

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

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  5. Dora, the QuilterFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM

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

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  6. Thearica February 18, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Your quilt is fabulous!!

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  7. beth sFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Oh my goodness! This is the sweetest!

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  8. PugMomFebruary 18, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    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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  9. BetsyFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Mary, it is adorable and fun!

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  10. HilachasFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    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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  11. Joyful QuilterFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:43 PM

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

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  12. RaewynFebruary 18, 2015 at 7:54 PM

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

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  13. MariaFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    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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  14. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:21 PM

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

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  15. Vroomans' QuiltsFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    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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  16. Wacky WomanFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:07 PM

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

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  17. Quilting BabciaFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    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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  18. Linda February 19, 2015 at 4:17 AM

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

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  19. Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:39 AM

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

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  20. Kathy ... aka NanaFebruary 19, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    Love those little extra touches! Adorable!

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  21. Cornbread and Beans QuiltingFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:04 AM

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

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  22. Carol SwiftFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:25 AM

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

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  23. lindaterryFebruary 19, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    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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  24. CandaceFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:35 AM

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

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  25. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:16 AM

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

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  26. QuiltsmilesFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM

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

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  27. SherryFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    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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  28. Abby and StephanieFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:18 PM

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

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  29. berylthepearlFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    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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  30. ShelinaFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    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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  31. Lorna McMahonFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    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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  32. barbara woodsFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    I love your version of the "herd"

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  33. My Sister Made Me Do It....February 19, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    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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  34. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾February 20, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    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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  35. Gosia @ Quilts My WayFebruary 20, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    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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  36. MicheleFebruary 21, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Oh wow. That turned out just adorable.

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  37. em's scrapbagFebruary 21, 2015 at 5:30 AM

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

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  38. barcordFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:02 PM

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

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  39. CarlaFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    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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  40. krislovesfabricFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    This looks great!!

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  41. SheilaFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    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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  42. Soma @ inkTorrents.comFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:26 PM

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

    -Soma

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  43. SuperMomNoCapeFebruary 28, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    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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  44. ShannaMarch 1, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    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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  45. RamonaMarch 2, 2015 at 10:49 AM

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

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  46. CarlaMarch 2, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    This is so so cute! Love it

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  47. Carol SwiftMarch 4, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Your herd is amazing...love the fabrics!

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  48. Ivory SpringApril 6, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    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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