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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Say it with Flowers!

Hello All,

It's my day on the blog hop! First though, a big thank you to Samm and Carol for another wonderful blog hop.

I love flowers! Wildflowers, daisy's, roses, flowering trees...I just love that burst of color set among the greens and browns.

This is one of my roses, isn't it gorgeous!


I have no idea what the name is, it was already here when we moved in.


But I also love flowers on my fabric. If you looked at my stash, you would see that about 75% of it is flowery!

When this pretty Flea Market fancy arrived in my mailbox, I just knew it had to become my new bag.



I hate having to carry two bags around, a diaper bag and a purse. I don't need a large purse, just something big enough to carry a few things. And my previous diaper bag/purse combo was just too large. I usually left it in the van and just took my wallet in stores with me.



This one is just right for a trip to town. It holds diapers, wraps and a set of clothing, plus his sippy cup.


And it has a seperate pocket for my wallet, keys and sunglasses. Plus its large enough for any papers I aquire, roaming around town.


It's just the right size for me, at 16"x14"x4".

About halfway thru the month, I decided that I needed to make something else out of that lovely print too. LOL


Hexagons are always fun to make. I sewed these large ones with my machine. Yes, that means Y seams, but they aren't that bad. I've got some tips for you here.


(Don't look too closely at my quilting...I'm still learning how to do machine quilting.)

So that's it for my projects. Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you are enjoying the hop! Please stop bt and see what these other Ladies have made.

May 29th
Kris Loves Fabric
Teatime Creations
~De Zondagssteek~
Ridge Top Quilts
Devoted Quilter
Mrs. Pickles Garden
Life In The Scrapatch
Englating
Why Knot Kwilt
                                                                     Love It Sew It
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59 comments:

  1. Teatime CreationsMay 29, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    What pretty projects. There is nothing better than a custom bag to meet all your needs. Very nice.

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  2. JeannekeMay 29, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    I love your quilt; it's so pretty!
    Cheers,

    Jeanneke.

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  3. PaulineMay 29, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Very pretty projects! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Dorian your bag is just wonderful and the quilt is lovely. I love the colors in the fabric....gret job.

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  5. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMay 29, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Lovely projects.

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  6. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 29, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    You did wonderful..love that fabric!!

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  7. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 29, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Your quilt is really pretty!

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  8. VickieMay 29, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    What a good idea to make a more convenient size purse/diaper bag. My daughter uses her diaper bag for her purse too ! Your little quilt is perfect, there are no mistakes in anything quilted only design opportunities !

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  9. SparkyMay 29, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Dorian, good morning...ok, a diaper bag never looked so good and to accompany it with your giant hexies...wow....love your fabric...very very pretty

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  10. Jenny SquawkMay 29, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    So pretty. Love the bag and quilt. I'm now carrying a diaper bag around again after almost 4 years without one. When baby gets bigger, maybe I'll get to downsize.

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  11. krislovesfabricMay 29, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    I did look closely and it's beautiful! Love the fabric and your creations!

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  12. Leanne ParsonsMay 29, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful job! And your machine quilting looks great.

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  13. apple blossomMay 29, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    love the fabric colors
    nice bag and quilt.
    I'm learning machine quilting too so I didn't notice your quilting. ;P

    nice job

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  14. Carol SwiftMay 29, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    The fabrics for that bag and quilt are beautiful. I love your quilt and the design you chose for it...it really turned out so lovely! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)

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  15. JeanieMay 29, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Yes, that fabric is really pretty and it looks great in your bag and your wall hanging! thanks for sharing! Oh... your quilting looks great too!

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  16. MelodyMay 29, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    It is indeed gorgeous fabric and both your projects are charming.

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  17. Northern DebMay 29, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Love your hexi quilt and what perfect fabric!

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  18. Just Quilt ItMay 29, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful bag and runner. You do such lovely work!

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  19. Agnes B. BullockMay 29, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    LOVE your hexagon quilt!

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  20. Needled MomMay 29, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Great idea for a diaper bag!!! I love your fabric and both projects turned out so sweet.

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  21. ScrapatchesMay 29, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Dorian, I love all you have made with these pretty Flea Market fancy fabrics! The bag is as lovely as it is useful. The hexagon quilt is sew pretty! I love the layout of the colors and fabrics. You make "y seams" look sew easy, my friend. Thanks so much for sharing. {{{{{hugs}}}}} ... :) Pat

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  22. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 29, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful bag and quilt too. Love the fabric and colors.

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  23. MaryMay 29, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Great job on your purse and table topper. Love those hexagons.

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  24. PattyMay 29, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Very nicely done. I love them. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Judy BMay 29, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Love your all purpose bag! Your hexie quilt is lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. sew.darn.quiltMay 29, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Great projects :)

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  27. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleMay 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Love your pretty projects! Thanks for the link to your tut. Makes it look easy. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  28. Jane's QuiltingMay 29, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    They are all so lovely. Your bag seems perfect for you and I adore the fabric you used for it.

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  29. GretheMay 29, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Great bag, and your hexagon quilt is lovely :))

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  30. janMay 29, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Great job. i love floral fabric too. It is just hard to pass up no matter how much I have - I love your bag and your machine quilting looks terrific! Great job.
    Jan

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  31. cOto.patchworkMay 29, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Your bag is wonderful!

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  32. Linda CMay 29, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    I don't know which project is cuter--the bag or the quilt. Lovely fabric to start with, Dorian. Kind of an old fashioned vibe to it, right?

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  33. Flávia e CristianaMay 29, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Lindos trabalhos!

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  34. JokeMay 29, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    That is quite a neat set, both quilt and diperbag are lovely. I hope they will be well used for a happy little baby!

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  35. LindaMay 29, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    What a great bag! That would certainly be easier to carry than both a diaper bag AND a handbag! (And it's pretty, too!)
    The quilt is also wonderful! Great job!

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  36. Britt-IngerMay 29, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Your quilt is so beautiful and a very pretty fabric.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  37. TammyMay 29, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    What a beautiful quilt project. The back is gorgeous too but I am so loveing that quilt.

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  38. CorinaMay 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Great job!

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  39. Newbie JenMay 29, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I love that FMF! wonderful projects.

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  40. GillMay 29, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Great projects - I especially like your bag!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Kathy HMay 29, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Cute bag. I am always looking for a new purse idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. JuliaPMay 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Congratulations on being a top pick of the day. Your projects are lovely and great fabric choices. Thanks for sharing!

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  43. OhioLoriMay 29, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Love your Bag! Very handy for sure. But your Quilt is soooooo cool!! Beautiful!!!

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  44. lefuntzMay 29, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Lovely! It's funny how our purses get bigger with kids. Now that my children are grown with kids of their own my purses have shrunk. It's wonderful that you have made one just right!

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  45. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesMay 29, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Love your beautiful quilt!! Your bag is super cute!!

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  46. vickiMay 29, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Such a pretty bag...I need to make one, but I hand sew and am afraid it will come apart. Suggestions? Thanks! vickise at gmail dot com

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  47. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMay 29, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    -wonderful quilt, Hexagons are always beautiful.
    Lovely bag, your fabric choise is perfect.
    Bente

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  48. CeLynnMay 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Love your gorgeous bag,and the hexies too!

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  49. CatherineMay 29, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Love that bag. Pretty and practical. Your quilt with the hexies is very nice. Great sewing.

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  50. CathiMay 29, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Your hexagon quilt is wonderful -" and I agree, stitching large ones by machine is not that difficult.

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  51. CharlotteTMay 29, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    A very nice project!

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  52. sandraMay 29, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I love the fabric it is so pretty and looks lovely in the bag and the hexagon quilt.

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  53. LJMay 29, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I can already see that you'll be loving your new purse/bag. The motto, "Just Do It!", is a good mantra for FMQ. Practice is what's needed and soon you'll be extra proud of your quilting!

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  54. MichelleMay 30, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Your bag and hexagon quilt are lovely! I just love hexagons. Great job!

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  55. ThearicaMay 30, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    We have the same rose on our deck. I asked hubby what it was called but that is one flower he does not know the names. Any others, now he is your man.

    Love your bag!

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  56. Emily CMay 30, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Flea Market fancy is such a pretty floral print. Great choice for this bag. I love that the bag is a nice large size, so that once it is done being a diaper bag you can use it for traveling projects.

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  57. LouMay 30, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Love the Hexi quilt!!!!!

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  58. evelynMay 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Beautiful floral print. Love the bag.

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  59. carlaJune 3, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Hi!!! Your quilting looks wonderful!!! Your quilt is very pretty!!!!

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