Tuesday, March 17, 2015

It's My Day For The Tree Bird Blog Hop!

Anyone who knows me knows I love BiRdS!

I have a little place in the mountains called Niecy's Nest.
It is decorated with all kinds of birdie items.
I recently hung this cute little sign!


The nest has three eggs to represent my 3 kiddos - Jenn, Chris, and Bekah.
"Niecy" was my nickname when I was a little girl.


So it was only natural that I wanted to take part in the
Tree Bird Blog Hop


Since I have made a commitment this year to 

Use It Up - Wear It Out
Make It Do - Or Do Without!...


...I have used fabric from my stash.

I'm not using the bird fabric collection that you 
may have seen on some of the other blog posts.

Here's the collection that I'm using...


It is available at JoAnn Fabrics.  I love the colors!
It also has a coordinating panel of birds.  Wonderful!


So I cut the panel prints apart...
Then added a wider border around each bird.


Next I made some blocks using this pattern from Quilters Cache.
(They have such a great selection of block patterns in many sizes.)



Then sewed them all together - Whala!...
I made a quilt!


This block pattern works so well with the panel blocks 
since it forms a secondary chain design.


I still need to add the borders.
I'm thinking a green inner border and
then the overall bird print as a wider border.
What do you think?

I wasn't able to get it finished...
hernia surgery last week kinda got in the way!  Ugh!

But this birdie quilt makes me sing!

Be sure to check out these bloggers pretties, too:

                                                       Tuesday, March 17
                                                      Tomorrow's Treasures Today
                                                      Childlike Facination
                                                         Stitch and Quilt
                                                        Quiltsmiles
                                                    Ella and Nesta's Little Room
                                                    Thimblemouse and Spouse
                                                    Gracie Oliver Arts


And now for a give-away!  Everyone loves a give-away!


No jumping through hoops or standing on your head!
Just leave a comment and you are eligible.
If you become a follower - or are already a follower -
you will have two entries to win.

The give-away will be something handmade using
this bird fabric collection.  It's a surprise!

birdie blessings to you all!
tweet!  tweet!  
denise
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62 comments:

  1. SuperMomNoCapeMarch 17, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    What lovely fabric you used! For my Tree Bird project I used fabric from my stash too. And I really like the other blocks you used and how they make that Irish chain look.

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  2. Judy BMarch 17, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I love your bird quilt! Lucky you for finding the perfect fabric in your stash. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. LanaMarch 17, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Hello Denise!!!!! So happy you are here!!! I LOVE THIS QUILT!!!! You did a FANTASTIC job lady bird!!!!! From the colors to the stitching...you really out did yourself on this one!!!! I love that you were able to fly in and join us...it would have been our loss without you!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!

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  4. TriciaMarch 17, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Good Morning Denise,
    It is nice to see that you are trying to stay with your stash this year, as I am too. That is a beautiful collection and I've seen it @ Joanne's also but have been good so far. I love how your quilt came together with the collection. It's very pretty. Thank you for sharing it with us today and wonder what the winner of your give-a-way will receive as their prize.

    Toodles,
    Tricia

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  5. ScrapatchesMarch 17, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful bird fabrics! You made lovely use of them, too. I really like that HST Irish Chain block variation from Quilter's Cache. I am going to add this one to me to-do list. I took one look at your lovely fabric and beautiful quilt and started following you before I reached the giveaway part. Thanks for joining in the hop and sharing your pretty birdies today ... :) Pat

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  6. ScrapatchesMarch 17, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    I am now a happy follower and I love squishies in the mail. Thanks for the chance to win ... :) Pat

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  7. TriciaMarch 17, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Oh boy I'm #119 in your GFS following! I look forward to see more of you blog in the future and love the sneak peeks so far in your past postings. Thank You for the chance to win your mystery prize.

    Toodles,
    Tricia

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  8. Rachel BatesMarch 17, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    I like the bird collection you used. Would you have had to purchase the other? Love a giveaway. Happy Birding and Quilting.

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  9. Mary HueyMarch 17, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    That is a great alternate block to use with panels!!

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  10. QuiltsmilesMarch 17, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful quilt top and no worries about the borders. I think your plan of green would work well though. Thanks for sharing. I also love your journaling on the bible topics. How beautiful and so creative! Kudos to your creativity.

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  11. Material GirlMarch 17, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I love "bird" stuff too. I have several shelves of special things, signs, bird houses, wooden birds, resin......even cross stitch pictures! Love them all!

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  12. Gmama JaneMarch 17, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    I LOVE your motto!! Good for you!! I'm almost there!! The quilt came out nicely and different for all the others. I like that!
    Gmama Jane

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  13. Mary AnnMarch 17, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Love the fabric collection you used and what a great setting with the block you chose. I think your border choices will be so "Tweet". Finish it off perfectly. Thank you for sharing and thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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  14. Jane's QuiltingMarch 17, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful, I love those fabrics.

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  15. LoriMarch 17, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    so pretty, love the fabrics you used. I may have to run out to Jo-Anns.
    quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
    I was trying to find where to follow you. LOL I am missing it

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  16. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMarch 17, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Visiting from far eastern Canada where we still have winter! UGH!!! Thanks for sharing your work & for the giveaway.

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  17. Lady JaneMarch 17, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Enter me in and thanks for the opportunity. I love the quilt and those colors are great.

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  18. Lady JaneMarch 17, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    whoops, I have a give a way on my blog also if you would like to join in go to http://ourcozyabode.blogspot.com/.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 17, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    This collection is beautiful as well! And everybody can see you love birds that much! Nice quilt, and don't worry, I will not be able to quilt it neither, the flue has arrived and then the best planning does not work anymôre.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  20. ReneeMarch 17, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Your fabric selection is lovely and your quilt top is gorgeous! I hope you are feeling better soon.

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  21. DebbyMarch 17, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I love those panels. I have those panels! Great use of them.

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  22. ChitterChatterDesignsMarch 17, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Oh how pretty are those birdies! Love to see that you are making do...lol...with such pretty fabric already. So nice to see new things.

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  23. CreateologyMarch 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    How cute is your sign for your get-a-way! Love the quilt you have created in Tree Bird theme. Thank you sew very much for Tree Bird hopping and participating. Creative Bird Bliss...

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  24. SewgirlMarch 17, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    Sorry to hear about the surgery. Hope you are recovering! Your quilt is darling. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Ella and NestaMarch 17, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    This fabric is also beautiful and I love your design! It really shows off the bird panels. I think the green will look great.

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  26. cookieMarch 17, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    From such a winter, all birds are welcome. Love your fabric!

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  27. BrenMarch 17, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    LOVE BIRDS & haven't across any bird fabric in this area. How lucky you are! Thanks for the opportunity at the giveaway.

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  28. apple blossomMarch 17, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    beautiful start. thanks for sharing.

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  29. Michele TMarch 17, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Your quilt is very sweet!! I love birds and this panel is so cute!!

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  30. Kathy HMarch 17, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Your quilt turned out great. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  31. Patty March 17, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    What a nice looking quilt.

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  32. Mary EllenMarch 17, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    Thankyou very pretty quilt I love the birds .

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  33. Quilt Doodle DesignsMarch 17, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    Your quilt is lovely, even without the borders! Love the bird fabric that you are using. Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win your giveaway. Tweet tweet!

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  34. ytsmomMarch 17, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I love your pretty bird fabric!

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  35. ytsmomMarch 17, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    I am a new follower! Thank you for the giveaway

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  36. JingerMarch 17, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Beautiful sign and quilt!

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  37. Teatime CreationsMarch 17, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Very pretty quilt pattern design to showcase the bird fabric. Lovely.

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  38. Rose Santuci-SofrankoMarch 17, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Oh wow, I love your quilt! SO gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

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  39. Baa. xxxMarch 17, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Love the sign with the birds, nest and eggs representing your children - what a lovely idea. The material you used is very pretty and works well with that block between.

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  40. MarianMarch 17, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    test

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    1. MarianMarch 17, 2015 at 10:31 PM

      2nd time this has happened to me this week, I'll post my comment and it doesn't post...

      So here is what I said..

      Lovely project, I love the fabrics you chose, the bird panel, the blocks in between, and really enjoyed the sign, that is very cool.

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  41. Nicole SenderMarch 17, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    Love your birdie quilt!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  42. Nicole SenderMarch 17, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    GFC follower: nicolesender
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  43. SherryMarch 17, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful, I have a little bit of the bird fabric you used in your quilt. I like your use it up, wear it out etc. idea. I am a new follower through GFC. Thanks for sharing your project.

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  44. GranChrisMarch 17, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Your quilt turned out wonderful. Do take it easy post surgery. That one is rough.

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  45. SparkyMarch 18, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    pretty design, a celebration of sweet birds

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  46. SparkyMarch 18, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    pretty design, a celebration of sweet birds

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  47. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 18, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Denise this is going to be a wonderful quilt and perfect for your nest! :) blessings, marlene

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  48. ♥DuffMarch 18, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    gorgeous quilt! I hope it keeps you warm until spring arrives!

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  49. Country MomMarch 18, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Love the quilt! I am so ready for birds, flowers and spring.

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  50. JeanieMarch 18, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Well, good grief... I missed your post yesterday. I'm glad I went back to check. Love your quilt. I remember that great fabric... a friend of mine got several yards and I don't think she ever made anything out of it. Your quilt is so cute. Enjoy it in good health....hope you are feeling much better!

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  51. JeanieMarch 18, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    And I'm a new follower!

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  52. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenMarch 18, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Love the Queen's X and since I'm the Quilting Queen I gotta do a quilt using that block. Love your motto!

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  53. Siouxzq64@gmail.comMarch 18, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Great quilt and love the fabric and colors you chose. Get better! Take it easy and don't over do.

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  54. CarlaMarch 18, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    Your quilt and your sign are a bird lover's delight for sure. Hope your are healing and feeling better.

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  55. AnonymousMarch 18, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Love your quilt and the personalized sign. Feel better soon and thanks for give away.

    Felicia. bfhamlin@bevcomm.net

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  56. AnonymousMarch 18, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Your quilt is so nice and so is your sign. Feel better soon and thanks for the giveaway. Felicia

    bfhamlin@bevcomm.net

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  57. KathyMarch 18, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    Great quilt ☺

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  58. LJMarch 19, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    This was fun to see another bird fabric and this one is just lovely. Your decision on the blocks was spot-on and I especially liked how the secondary pattern developed. Your borders will be great whatever you decide - I can see that you have a great sense of design.

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  59. Lovelli QuiltsMarch 19, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful birds! I like your quilt. I hope you feel better soon.

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  60. Bethany GarnerMarch 21, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Love your take on the birds and especially love seeing the "Nicey's Nest" sign hanging and your smile! Thanks for sharing...following along via email.
    Bethany

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  61. AmyMarch 22, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Your bird quilt is just beautiful. Love the sweet little sign.

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