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Friday, May 22, 2015

Green Flamingos??

The flamingo family welcomes in the green ones.

The color of the month over at so scrappy is green. I am doing three series this year all paper pieced.
Cows, Teapots and cups, and flamingos.

I admit it was kind of hard to do these because of the color this month. Still, it was fun to choose scraps to use, and I do love the pink hearts on lime...


Especially the head!

And the checks on the long long neck
I like to see a variety of background colors, and just adore the seagull fabric scraps. The seagrass fabric was gifted to me in a scrap bag and I wish I had yardage.



My pattern source is Sew Precise software.
I printed it out in a few sizes to make it a bit more random. The following one is smaller.
Here it is before adding the black pen on the beak and eye....


The flock as it stands (looking for shrimp) now. Representing: pink, purple, green.

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50 comments:

  1. Jenny K. LyonMay 22, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    These guys are so charming! So charming that it makes me wonder if I should try paper piecing again!

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  2. JulieroseMay 22, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    So cute flamingos!! Love those stork-like legs...hugs, Julierose

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  3. AnnMay 22, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Clever use of scraps. The rainbow of flamingoes is darling. Enjoy the holiday.

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  4. JoanneMay 22, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Hi LeeAnna!
    Looks a lot like Florida the coast to me!
    The Key lime look is great!
    Thanks for a cheery start to my day!
    Take care,
    Joanne

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  5. KathyMay 23, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    Glad someone likes paper piecing! These bad boys may end up the Kings of the Flock! Green is awesome.

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  6. Nell's QuiltsMay 23, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    The flock is looking pretty colourful. The choice of fabrics in the construction adds a lovely whimsical feel to the blocks.

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  7. quiltedfabricartMay 23, 2015 at 4:44 AM

    So cute! And so you! When I saw the thumbnail on the blog I knew the flamingos had to be yours even though I didn't know you were doing them. Love!

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  8. RoseMary Baty-WillcoxMay 23, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    Flamingos are only pink because of what they eat, so now their green, too much grass, LOL
    I wish I could just pick a color and do what you do. I love the freedom of it.

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    1. LA PaylorMay 23, 2015 at 5:40 AM

      Hi RoseMary, just do it! Pick a color and whatever block makes your heart flutter and do it! What's your favorite color??? The rainbow scrap challenge tells us the color each month... LeeAnna

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  9. KateMay 23, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    How fun! I love your rainbow flock!

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  10. Sally TrudeMay 23, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Great idea to ink in the black beak. At first I thought you had lost your paper piecing mind...but I'm glad you added such a wonderful touch without my having to question your sanity.

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  11. ColleenMay 23, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    These are so cool ! Isn't pp great :) I didn't even blink at the colour of them, artistic licence is all you need.

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  12. Michele McLaughlinMay 23, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Your birds are a blast! Love the lime green color!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  13. sunnyMay 23, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Love the flamingos! You are going to have a fantastic quilt.

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  14. QuiltdivajulieMay 23, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    SUPER fun . . . this is a terrific project!!!!!

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  15. KarenMay 23, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    All colors are so adorable. It looks like you are having fun making them.

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  16. scraphappyMay 23, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    So much fun. Why can't flamingoes be green? The fabrics you used are just so much fun. Love the variety.

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  17. gayleMay 23, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    I can't decide which I like better, the cows or the flamingos! Both make me smile every time. 8)

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  18. JasmineMay 23, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Seriously, I am loving your rainbow flock.

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  19. Regina B DunnMay 23, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    It's like Pop Art. Fantastically fun.

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  20. Rike BuschMay 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    *gg* I love the green flamingos! Especially the hearts reminds me of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. :) Really nice!
    Greetings, Rike

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  21. AllisonMay 23, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    So fun! And isn't it great when you have the absolutely most perfect scraps to use? The seagulls in the background were such a fun addition.

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    1. LA PaylorMay 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM

      I know... life is in the details. Thank you for noticing!
      LA

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  22. Scrappy quilterMay 23, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Awe those are turning out so cute.

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  23. BillieBee (billiemick)May 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Soooooooo cute!

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  24. YvonneMay 23, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    I love your colourful animals. They are sooo cute. Your purple cow inspired me to make a yellow lamb (I showed it on link-up party of quilt art design). It was very liberating to just select my own colours instead of following the pattern. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  25. Katie Z.May 23, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Too cute!

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  26. JulianneMay 23, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I love your cute flamingos! The cows are hilarious too and I want to make some of those....keep em coming!!

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  27. Mary HueyMay 23, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    So much fun!! And flamingos would be green if they ate algae (maybe). . . .

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  28. Stephanie @ Swoodson SaysMay 23, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Adorable, I love them!

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  29. MariaMay 23, 2015 at 9:03 PM

    I love me a flamingo... Or two , or three or four or more!
    These are awesome!!!!

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  30. PreetiMay 24, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    These belong in a child's fairytale book...came straight out of very fertile imaginative creative mind!!! Your attention to detail is exemplary. Have you considered illustrating for kids books? The cows and the flamingos...oh my!!!

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  31. France Nadeau ❅ inspiration imagination creationMay 24, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    They're all very beautiful. I particularly like the one with the little hearts.

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  32. Linda @ kokaquiltsMay 24, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Your flamingo blocks really are very cute... I smiled as I looked at them all together in the last pic! And I enjoyed your added little details.

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  33. VeraMay 24, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Oh, these are fun! Well done!

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  34. Deb AMay 24, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    So fun... i can see them on the beach now!

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  35. CapitolaQuilterMay 24, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Such cute blocks all with their own personalities

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  36. LIttle Penguin QuiltsMay 24, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Those flamingos are adorable! I love the scrappy colors and backgrounds. They will make a fun quilt!

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  37. LynnePMay 25, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    LOOVE those flamingoes. What a FUN quilt they will make!

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  38. KajaMay 25, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Well why not a green flamingo? Maybe they've been eating spinach. The flock all together looks great.

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  39. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsMay 25, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Oh dear! I think I want to learn to paper piece......dang it! These are super cute - I over all the animals you're doing. :) Thanks for linking up to Main Crush Monday!

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  40. RuthMay 26, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    They look great together even the green that you wouldn't normally choose!

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  41. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Fabulous flamingo flock!

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  42. Lara B.May 27, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    That will be the most colorful flock of flamingos ever seen. Love them! You must have been feeding them technicolor shrimp.

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  43. ThreeOldKeysMay 28, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I have never seen flamingos so green with envy ... your flock is wonderful.

    Oh wait ... I'm the envious one! The birds are innocent and fun.

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  44. SuperMomNoCapeMay 28, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    Your flock of flamingos is looking great. I love the green flamingos... especially the one with the hearts!

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  45. Tu-Na QuiltsMay 29, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    I love flamingos!!! And yours are no exception. What are your plans for them?

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  46. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéMay 30, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    Cute! Love the green ones!

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  47. AnonymousMay 31, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Your flamingos are awesome! They are so colorful and happy. I would love for you to link up to the Stitch It, Blog It, Share It Link Party going on now at BehindtheSeamsSewing.com.
    ~Bonnie

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