this is a special 3D quilt created for a young woman who will never have a flower bed outside or have the chance to have a garden, so now she has her very own flower box bed to brighten her remaining days and the prettiest of flowers in the garden is Mariann. but she you will not see
the design is from detailsbydiane. and uses the fused applique technique, so much fun to do and as with all my quilts it is backed with polar fleece for warmth and ease of washing, this time in a bright orange and embroidered with varigated silks, so front or back gives a bright glow to her bedroom.
14995i have left replies to the Q's asked so please check yours out. thank you all so very much for the commentsleft and yes i was right the flowers had their first watering when i opened the quilt on the bed and Marianne and her mom saw it.
annie
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15256It is beautiful! 1 question, did you fused the blocks on to the polar fleece or quilt them on! Thanks for sharing! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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by eggyannie
28 Mar 2012
the flowers were fused onto the fabric then i zigzaged around the edges. the design calls for slits to be cut into the flowers but the next one will not have that done as the fabric tends to lift. so it will be left entire and not cut the center yoyos will hold the fabric down with no problem then, the polar fleece is the backing and i embroidered a flowere quilt block onto the center sections leaveing the outer border quilted in lines, i only fused the floweres to the front blocks, i used the smaller flower tempate for this quilt
I hope this will help you when you creat your own flowere boxs quilt
by eggyannie
28 Mar 2012
the fleece was the backing and i machine embroidered floral circules onto the center 12 blocks leaveing the border to be quilted with lines
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145791Beautiful. I love the fabrics you chose for the flowers. I have this pattern and made it with batiks. I like yours. The purpose behind it is more meaningful too.
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10191Waht a beautiful thought! The quilt is wonderful also! Thanks for sharing this lovely with all of us!
24961how lovely ! did it take long time to sew it ?
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by eggyannie
28 Mar 2012
it took me just over two months to get this done but hubby was taken ill during that time hence the time span. the longest part is cuting the flowers out after that it was plain sailing. well almost. annie
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48168Beautiful work and I can almost smell the lovely flowers!! What a touching story for a special young woman. May the Lord bless her and you for your kind and giving heart!
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894412452Beautiful, thoughtful gift, eggyannie, but you look nothing like your avatar! (as if you would!) - going by the photo Sue uploaded. No wonder I didn't recognise you at the NEC. Jan
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413110973a wonderful gift to be loved & cherished I am sure! Hugs & ******** to all, Loralye
299559what a beautiful quilt!!You can see the love in every stitch and I am sure she will treasure not only this quilt but the friend who went to the time and trouble to make such a wonderful gift!!Thank you to both you and Christine for brightening this young woman's life.
532Annie, this is beautiful. I hope it gives Mariann much pleasure. Hugs Sarah.
255050Annie this is lovely and a wonderfyl gift also a wonderful friend to help .
Hugs Lenamae
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46645What a beautiful quilt, Annie! She will be thrilled! Hugs, Lidia
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25169That is a truly wonderful idea for the quilt; I just love it.She will certainly be amazed when she receives such a beautiful gift....
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743281This is just gorgeous Annie. So glad it is going to someone who will really appreciate it. I hope she will enjoy it for what remaining time she has left. It is so generous of you, hugs and blessings to you all for this beautiful gift. Chris
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72397It's beautiful vivid colors are sure to brighten her room and make her feel special.
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27683Annie this is beautiful, you are an amazing soul making this and the recipiant has a stunning gift. Sorry not to have been at the NEC yesterday and met you all
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70767Waaaaauw, it is stunning. Love the colours and flowers. What a super gift
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546195709Your quilt is simply beautiful..and what a joy for the young woman to snuggle under. Hugs & blessings to all 3 of you for creating it.
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37638That is so beautiful. You do exquisted work.
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24016This is a stunning piece!! Thanks to Christine in her supporting you on it....the quilt is just beautiful.....
261163What a beautiful idea and a beautiful quilt. And the beautiful heart of the person who made it.
11860Wow this is excellent and a gift:):) what a kind heart you have Anny
God bless you hugs carolyn
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145302many many thanks to cfidl Cristine who wihout whos help i could not have got the design and who showed so much trust in parting with her money to help someone she will never meet and for altering things in her paypal to allow it to accept payments from the uk. Bless you Cristine. and i hope you have as much fun creating your own flower bed boxs quilt. annie in the uk
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14995266tiny yoyos were made and sewn to the center of all the flowers and the flower edges fixed in place with small zig zag stitches. annie in the uk
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