I collected a pile of pretty spectacular fabric, some fusible web, a permanent maker and a pair of scissors and started work on an idea that has been bouncing around in my head for a while now.
I ended up with this ...
and this .....
and this ....
106 flowers, 3 lady bugs and 3 butterflies all arranged on some linen.
This will become Jessica's birthday quilt. Now it's off to spend some quality time with my machine!
Have a great week!
Kellie
omg, this is gorgeous. I just love the colors in the fabric you used. Can't wait to see more of it.
Posted by: amy (sew~amy) | July 07, 2008 at 12:51 PM
I'm really looking forward to seeing this one finished!
Posted by: tracey petersen | July 07, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Holy Cow Kellie! That's awesome! I can't wait to see the finished quilt -- especially your quilting!!! Do you make each child a birthday quilt EVERY year????
Posted by: Thimbleanna | July 07, 2008 at 01:14 PM
How fun is this!!! This is going to be wonderful!
Posted by: Jacquie | July 07, 2008 at 01:28 PM
That looks just lovely - I'm tempted to copycat....
Posted by: Leah | July 07, 2008 at 01:40 PM
hooly dooley Kellie! you have taken my breath away again! fantastic :)
Posted by: fiona | July 07, 2008 at 02:37 PM
That looks absolutely amazing Kellie!!! I can't wait to see this one finished..
Posted by: Jodie | July 07, 2008 at 03:38 PM
It's already looking gorgeous....I can't imagine what it will look like once it's done!
Posted by: soo | July 07, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Amazing!!!
Posted by: Andi Herman | July 07, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Kellie, truly an inspiration and only in one weekend. Cant wait to see the finished quilt
Sharon
Posted by: Handmaiden | July 07, 2008 at 04:49 PM
I've just shown this to my partner who, although a bloke, recognised how amazing your work is and asked "Should she do a book?". I say "Hell, yes!" How can I help?
Andi xx
Posted by: Andi Herman | July 07, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Oh Kellie that is just breathtakingly beautiful!!
Posted by: Louise | July 07, 2008 at 09:10 PM
OMG - that is amazing Kellie! You seem to raise the bar with each quilt you make! Love the design, the fabrics, the linen background - just breathtaking.
Posted by: Lisa | July 07, 2008 at 09:54 PM
WOW! I love it! Can't wait to see the finished quilt! You truly do inspire me! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cara | July 07, 2008 at 11:02 PM
What can I say that hasn't already been said, just lovely. I've got to ask the same question as Thimbleanna? Looking forward to seeing it finished. Have a great week too... ps I've nearly finished Milo's jama top :-)
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | July 07, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Your appliqué is really stunning. x
Posted by: Kitty | July 08, 2008 at 03:06 AM
Hurry up and finish it!!!
You are so clever!!!
Posted by: Ailsa | July 08, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Breathtaking, you make it sound so easy!!!
Posted by: jodie | July 08, 2008 at 08:34 AM
That's so beautiful! It will look fabulous once it is finished. Your daughter is a very lucky girl.
Posted by: Wendy | July 08, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Holy smokes, Kellie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loooooooooooove it! will you share your magic with me?! How did you do that?! I wanna try that soon! What a lucky girl she will be!!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | July 08, 2008 at 10:15 PM
oh my - this is simply gorgeous - well I can't tell you how much I love it .... I wish I was Jessica getting this for my birthday.
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | July 09, 2008 at 08:40 AM
It is gorgeous. I love all the colors together too. You make such beautiful girl's quilts.
Posted by: sue | July 09, 2008 at 03:12 PM
It seems I am a late caller. Blown away by your design capabilities & talent. Wonderful KELLIE!!
Posted by: meggie | July 09, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Kellie! it is now thursday, what have you been doing all week! why isn't that BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL, GORGEOUS quilt finished yet? you are so clever and inspirational!
Posted by: broderie | July 10, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Oh Kellie it is just beautiful. Love all those colours. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by: Fiona@Dragonfly-Crafts | July 11, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Kellie, that is stunning! Can't wait to see the finished thing.
Posted by: Lisa | July 12, 2008 at 02:08 AM
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's all I could say to myself when looking at your pictures because this is just BEAUTIFUL!!!!! You are amazingly talented. I love your fabric choices. That quilt is going to be super special :o) Please keep us posted on your progress. Kellie, you're AMAZING! Have a great weekend!
xox,
Linnea
Posted by: Linnea | July 12, 2008 at 09:24 AM
This looks amazing!
Posted by: Kate | July 13, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Thanks for visiting my blog, Kellie. I have just posted some answers to your questions. Hope that solves some of the mystery. I gave you a little mention too!
Posted by: Lisa | July 13, 2008 at 07:21 PM
Hi Kellie -
Sorry, I don't have an e-mail address for you through Blogger so I have to reply through your blog. The gift boxes are little wooden boxes perfect for trinkets and collections. I can make them any size and shape, and like my cards, with any design on them. I have made lots for young girls, for boys with cars and superheroes on them, and also more 'grown-up' designs for ladies.
Thanks for asking!
Posted by: Lisa | July 13, 2008 at 07:42 PM
WOW - Love watching the process -
Posted by: Kathy Wetherell | July 14, 2008 at 09:18 AM
just beautiful Kellie, I will be in touch very soon
hugs, Helen - oh and my girls want a birthday invite next year - I bet they are all being very nice to Jessica!!
Posted by: Helen Stubbings | July 14, 2008 at 01:08 PM
OMG that is absolutely gorgeous!!!! What a lucky girl she'll be getting that for her birthday!
Posted by: maxine | July 14, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Nichola | August 22, 2008 at 10:34 PM
absolutely gorgeous! What an awful lot of work - nice job.
Posted by: Kay | September 07, 2008 at 10:33 AM