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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Did someone order a Purple Cow??

Did someone order a purple cow shake?
Only three ingredients, ice cream, milk and grape juice (eeewwww!)

 Reminds me of an old commercial for a drive-in diner: waitress asks customer "you want that with a shake?" Customer, "no you can just walk it over here"

The RSC2015  is still going on with purple this month's chosen color.
I present this month's cow!
Straight from the scrap bin, with possible heart tucked behind one ear, wearing a four-leaf clover fascinator and chewing down on another piece of clover. yummmmm
Or...
Without the heart, which I think I prefer. The appliques are not ironed on yet, hence the little pin holding her clover. I think I love the clover and little hat, so I might just stick them on for good.

The appliques came from the fusible scrap box, and the greens were too bright so I added shading with prismacolor pencils and marking pens.

The teensy 9 patches in purple and white were also hiding in the scrap bin. It gave me an idea for a setting when the herd is finished in all colors. Do you like the 9 patch fence??
Since I am head over hooves in love with a cow, I think there's a good chance of finishing this one!

I encourage each of you to find your special inspiration, ex: squirrels, cats, houses, or whatever and do one in each color. Colors aren't just for cows you know... see what other people are doing with color today over at so scrappy.
The herd so far, small but mighty, a Ranch-ette....
pattern source found here!


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66 comments:

  1. TuridApril 18, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    I really love your cows!

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  2. crookedtailcraftsApril 18, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Purple Cow milkshakes are my husbands absolute favorite! I love your cows in the scrappy colors. Very cool.

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    1. LA PaylorApril 18, 2015 at 7:13 AM

      ooops sorry for the eww but it didn't sound good to me... glad your husband loves them and thank you for the compliments. Leeanna

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  3. Scrappy quilterApril 18, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Those cows are so cute.

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  4. JulieroseApril 18, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    these cows are just adorable (I'd say moooving, but that would be bad!! lol) hugs, Julierose

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  5. AnonymousApril 18, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Your cows are wonderful!!!!!
    Gun

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  6. PeggyinNOApril 18, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Who would have thought scrappy cows could be sew cute!!!! Love each and every one and look forward to the next ones!!!

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  7. TerriApril 18, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Love your purple cow, but then I love the rest of the herd, too. The 9 patch is great.
    Hugs

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  8. KarenApril 18, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    I have never seen a purple cow until now. Yours is so adorable.

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  9. YvonneApril 18, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I love your colorful cows. Really beautiful.

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  10. the girlfriend gapApril 18, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    We mix milk, ice cream and Mixed Berry Yogurt for our Purple cows..... YUMMY.
    Very cute cows. Thanks for sharing. Janita

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  11. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 18, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I just love your mini herd of heifers! They are so cute.

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  12. Linda Wulf KoenigApril 18, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    First of all, purple is my favorite color. And I love me a purple cow drink. And yes, the clover and the hat should stay. She is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  13. MariApril 18, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I'd rather see than be one! Very cute cow. this quilt is going to be dynamite. I love the fence idea.

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  14. Katie Z.April 18, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    So stinking cute!

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  15. JasmineApril 18, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    Super cute! Our purple cow milkshakes are made with milk, sugar, and frozen blueberries. Sometimes we add vanilla yogurt. Sounds better than grape juice to me. :)

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  16. CathyApril 18, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Sweet! I like the clover addition. Now I can't say I've never seen a purple cow!

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  17. Mystic QuilterApril 18, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    I agree with you, I prefer your adorable cow without the heart.

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  18. QuiltdivajulieApril 18, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Fun! (No heart for my vote)

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  19. Nell's QuiltsApril 18, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    What a fun block. The purple cow certainly has a sense of style. I prefer her without the heart too.

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  20. AngieApril 18, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    So cute! I'm thinking she would be fun to have lunch with!

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  21. JoanneApril 18, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Hi LeeAnna,
    Purple! Love her too! What a great herd! And all from scraps! What an inspiration! Thanks! The fencing idea is a great one!
    Time to change my screen saver from pink and blue to purple and yellow!
    Take care,
    Joanne

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  22. Deb AApril 19, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    Love the purple cow and the fence is a great addition.

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  23. Michele McLaughlinApril 19, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Love this block! My first job was at an ice cream shop called "The purple cow". Although we had purple ice cream, no one ever ordered it :) I think it was blueberry flavored though. I like it without the heart, loved the fabrics you chose! The fence works! Have a great week!

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  24. scraphappyApril 19, 2015 at 5:19 AM

    The clover on the purple cow is just adorable. As a herd, the cows are even cuter than standing alone. I hope this does turn into a finished quilt. What fun!

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  25. JacquelineApril 19, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Sew cute.. I love your cows. Can you tell me more about the pattern or directions on how to join in? Thanks

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  26. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDApril 19, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Dropping over from Sew Many Ways, spotted the cow and just couldn't resist taking a closer look. Gorgeous and heading over to check out the pattern now - Chris :D

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  27. Quiltmoose - DagmarApril 19, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Your cows are gorgeous! Dagmar

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  28. MarlyApril 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I rather like the heart tucked behind the ear, or maybe a flower; gives her a Southern look!

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  29. MariaApril 19, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Love your herd of cows:-)

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  30. Deb@asimplelifequiltsApril 19, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Your purple cow is the best one yet... love it!

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  31. ruckustheeskieApril 19, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    uhh we did. JK :)

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  32. Kathy's A QuilterApril 19, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    this little herd is marvelous!

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  33. ShannonApril 19, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    The cows are awesome!!

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  34. Glen QuiltSwissyApril 20, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Foxes first, but cows are definitely second !! I must find that pattern!

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  35. CathyApril 20, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    I love the purple cow! And my first thought when I saw the nine-patches was that it was a brilliant idea for the fence so definitely stick with that. I love watching your RSC15 challenge progression. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. UnknownApril 20, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    I love cows. Especially your cows!!!! So amazing and cute.

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  37. Frances MeredithApril 20, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    You have a lovely herd building - great stuff!

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  38. Rebecca GraceApril 20, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    The cows are adorable! So much personality! I think I do like the heart behind the ear, but of course it's your call -- it's your cow!

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  39. BillieBee (billiemick)April 20, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    What sweet lovely lady cows....grin.

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  40. Purple Boots and PigtailsApril 20, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    A purple cow!! I love her! (And all her colourful girlfriends too!) I made a purple cow a couple years ago... my mom used to recite a poem to me about a purple cow when I was a little girl. Such fond memories!

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  41. Purple Boots and PigtailsApril 20, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    A purple cow!! I love her! (And all her colourful girlfriends too!) I made a purple cow a couple years ago... my mom used to recite a poem to me about a purple cow when I was a little girl. Such fond memories!

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  42. LoriApril 20, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    I love all your cows! Can you share where you got the pattern??

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  43. ReneeApril 20, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    These cows are the cutest! Love the fun fabrics you chose.

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  44. SheilaApril 21, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    These cow blocks are just toooooo cute! What a great idea for a quilt!

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  45. JayneApril 21, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Nothing like a purple cow to make you smile! How fun are those?? Love it!

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  46. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comApril 21, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    While all the cows are adorable and I especially like the purple one. Great job adding the hand detail with the marker on the green to make it work the way you wanted it to! I never would have thought of that!

    Terri Ann @ childlike fascination

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  47. JanineMarieApril 21, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Oh, yes, to the 9-patch fence. It just adds to the whimsy."I never saw a purple cow. I never hope to see one. But I can tell you anyhow, I'd rather see than be one!" Well, in this case, I like seeing a purple cow, with apologies to poet Gellett Burgess. (Purple Cow is the name of the ice cream line at our local grocery store.)

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  48. AnitaApril 22, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Gorgeous cows, love them!

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  49. SarahZApril 22, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    CUTE cows! Beautiful bovines! Handsome heifers!! :) I love the fence! You might also play with the "rail fence" ...maybe work it in with the 9patches somehow.... :)

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  50. Mrs.PicklesApril 22, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    So cute!!

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  51. RuthApril 22, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Great idea to take a series. I do love it in cows though! They are really lovely!

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  52. PaulaApril 22, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I do so love a purple cow and yours is no exception. Here in Switzerland the purple cow is the logo for Milka chocolate, which I do quite enjoy. I love your idea of doing a series of cowes, they are really wonderful.

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  53. KathyApril 22, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Oh my goodness...I almost chose this block for my RSC 2015 block!!! How fun to see them all come together. I love what you have done!

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  54. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopApril 22, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Oh yes....love the cows!!!

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  55. Wendy @ WendysquiltsandmoreApril 22, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    What a fun idea you've got going here. Thank you for linking up with Sew Cute Tuesday.

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  56. Lorna McMahonApril 22, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Your herd is coming along nicely. I really love the pop of green added to that purple cow. Yes, they do love clover!

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  57. sherryApril 22, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    love those cows!!!!

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  58. the zen quilterApril 23, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Moo.

    (As in, more cows, please - these are so fabulous!)

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  59. SusanApril 23, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Adorable! Love them in every color!

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  60. lelandavestudiosApril 23, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    These are too cute!!!

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  61. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    I really love these cows, I can't see how your herd will turn out!

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  62. SewPsyched!April 23, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  63. Corrie H. @ Mountain StitchesApril 24, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Great job!

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  64. Create With JoyApril 25, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    I adore your purple cow! Thanks for sharing it with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!

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  65. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsApril 26, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    I'm loving all your cows! Such a sweet colorful herd. The clover and hat are cute additions too (I'd vote No to the heart). Thanks for linking up to Main Crush Monday! We are crushing on cows! :)

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