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Friday, July 21, 2017

Blue leaves and ALL the leaves!


 On our recent trip to Connecticut, (read about it here) I had a chance to hand baste some of my blue scraps to leaf papers.
I look through my scraps about the right size, and choose the ones with the most impact to me.



It's the first project, one done with the RSC which is a challenge to use a certain color each month, where I have hand basted applique like this.

I have enjoyed the process, and seeing a random scrap polished off into a nice shape like this, really showcases the fabrics. It's like shining a light on each design! link to order them https://www.paperpieces.com/



Now for some layouts...




I am in love with this batik behind the layouts. I only bought two yards so I am using it in many projects but wish I had a bolt!

So... I pulled out the leaf pile...
and was amazed at all the leaves I've basted! Leaves, or petals, or feathers, or geometric shapes.
The possibilities are endless and we're not finished with the challenge yet!
linking to
http://www.myquiltinfatuation.com/
sew stitch snap share
 Free motion by the River Tuesdays   
off the wall Fridays  
quiltingreadersgarden friday applique  
 scrap happy Saturdays
sewcanshe Saturdays
http://smallquiltsanddollquilts.blogspot.com/ 
 
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31 comments:

  1. Mary in BoulderJuly 21, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    You could make a color wheel with that leaf pile. Lovely!

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  2. Quilting BabciaJuly 21, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    I'm loving that background batik too! Any layout you place on it will be spectacular.

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  3. AnnJuly 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    I've seen several quilts lately (some are older I think) that are made of blocks of stem and leaves. Not a bar quilt. I'm mulling that over myself. Surprised to find I'm liking leaves more than flowers these days.

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  4. Angie in SoCalJuly 21, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    It is going to be an awesome quilt! Hope to do some applique today.

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  5. Tails Around the RanchJuly 21, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    How fun to switch them around from leads to feathers to petals. Bravo.

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  6. JoanneJuly 21, 2017 at 10:19 PM

    Wow! LeeAnna! Think of all the possibilities! Your creative spirit is in high gear! And we're only in July a few more colorful months to go!

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  7. easyweimaranerJuly 21, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    love it... specially the one blue with the golden "suns" is fabulous... wish I had such a dress ;o)

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  8. Kat ScribnerJuly 22, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    Your leaves are gorgeous. Wonder what you will do with them all? lol Can't wait to see

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  9. PaulaB quiltsJuly 22, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    You could play with those leaves for months and always finds something new. Their shape is so graceful, like a dancer's tutu.

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  10. SaraJuly 22, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    So many possibilities with these leaves for arrangements. Love these blue ones!

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  11. Norma SchlagerJuly 22, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    I'm such a sucker for blues and yours are yummy!

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  12. MariJuly 22, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    *Love* all of those leaves together! Great garden!

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  13. Jennifer McLeanJuly 22, 2017 at 1:26 PM

    all those leaves are gonna make something awesome. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and your compliment. Have a great weekend!

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  14. gayleJuly 22, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    I didn't realize how many you'd made! Such a lovely shape to play with. I especially like that vine setting - what a garden you could make!

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  15. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJuly 22, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    So much fun to see the whole collection! I love that batik in the background, too!

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  16. TeresaJuly 22, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Lovely leaves.

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  17. MariaJuly 22, 2017 at 1:31 PM

    So many fun and creative leaves;)

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  18. Gwyned TrefethenJuly 22, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    I agree, that background batik is a stunner. Perfect for showcasing your leaves. Why is it we only know we should have bought a bolt of the fabric after it is no longer easily available?

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  19. The Joyful QuilterJuly 22, 2017 at 3:29 PM

    Lots of pretty BLUE scraps there!!

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  20. Kathy S.July 22, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    Wow your leaves are gorgeous!

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  21. MiaismineJuly 22, 2017 at 10:48 PM

    So beautifully done and presented! Thankful you shared! So inspiring!

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  22. SandraCJuly 23, 2017 at 6:52 AM

    OOh, lots of possibilities with those leaves!!!

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  23. scraphappyJuly 23, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    I love the last layout you tried. Such a great collection of fabrics. This project really showcases each fabric.

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  24. The Cozy QuilterJuly 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    What a wonderful assortment, full of possibilities!

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  25. NatureFootstepJuly 23, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    love your blue arrangments :) All beautiful.

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  26. CathieJJuly 23, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    Oh wow that is a lot of beautiful leaves.

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  27. LoriJuly 24, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    How about a tree of life? Have it somewhere in a book, a huge tree with a couple hundred leaves--and I love it! Dreamed on making one.

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  28. Quilter KathyJuly 25, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    What a fun project! Can't wait to see what your layout will be!

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  29. Jennie in GAJuly 25, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    Those blues look amazing together and in that beautiful batik!

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  30. SusanJuly 26, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    Thanks for showing all of the different layout variations. I would have a tough time choosing, and would probably make more leaves to make all versions! But then, putting them with all the other colors sure makes for a lovely fall display. Thank you for sharing these inspiring ideas!

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  31. Teresa BJuly 27, 2017 at 6:38 AM

    So many leaves, I can't wait to see what you decided to make with them! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty link Party. Pinned!

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