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Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Flamingo Quilt

A long time ago (2005) I made this quilt for my DD2. She loves flamingos. This is one of the first big quilts I ever made. It is a Yellow Brick Road. I got to see the quilt recently and decided to take some photos to share with you all.
Flamingo quilt 01Flamingo quilt 02

I happened to find a great flannel with flamingos on it too so I used that for the back. She loves flannel on the back of her quilts! Don't you just love the flamingo fabric in the border? I didn't know how to miter my borders back then (really, not now either, since I have never done it!, TRUE CONFESSIONS = )
Flamingo quilt  03Flamingo quilt  label 04

I am interested in what you think of this!

11 comments:

  1. I LOVE THIS. I'm a flamingo nut too! I actually have some of the fabric you used on the back! I never miter my borders either, what's the point *snicker* This is wonderful, Pam!!!!

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  2. An early quilt?
    Well, here is the proof you have had sweet skills since early on.
    The quilt is charmingly flamingo themed, without going too far. It's good, fun, and I bet it's loved too.

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  3. A very sweet quilt :0) Mitering a corner isn't that hard...try it you might like it ROFL.

    Crispy

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  4. Very pretty quilt! That patterns can give you lots of looks. Have a great week-end.

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  5. Lynne in Hawaii1:40 PM

    You can't tell that is an 'early' quilt. It is very nice. It is unusual for an early quilt to have a label too. You are a natural quilt artist!

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  6. I have 17 pink flamingoes in my front flower bed, multiple porcelain birds thru out the house, frig magnets, used to have the shower curtain, mirrors,etc. I think the pinkie should be the national bird, sorry eagles! Now...where do you think I think this quilt should live?

    Seriously, I love this quilt. You did an awesome job in choosing the right fabrics for each area of the quilt. I think it's spectacular! Thank you for sharing, Elaine

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  7. Oh so cute! My mom is too obsessed with flamingos and I've found some fabric to make her a surprise quilt too. Your's is adorable! Jenn

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  8. This is such a fun piece!

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  9. I love the purples you used...Lovely quilt!
    Micki

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  10. I love the way those colors go together. So pretty!

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