Tuesday, January 10, 2017

What does New Beginnings mean to you

Welcome to my stop on the New Beginnings Island Batik blog hop!  When we were asked to used the theme New Beginnings for our Ambassador project.  I immediately thought of spring and the new flowers coming up. A friend suggested butterflies, and since the Blog Hop Logo had butterflies I decided to fly with butterflies and flowers!   Once that was decided I wanted to use Lea Anne's flower and butterfly blocks from her tutorial(which you can find here at Podunk Pretties)  I emailed Lea Anne and asked if she would be OK with my resizing her flower block, she graciously gave me permission. Thanks Lea Anne for some great blocks!



If you were here at my blog last Thursday, and looking for my post- I apologize, the hop got pushed back a few days.


Here are the eight fabrics I choose for my 32" wall hanging.  They are from the Dotalicious group and should be coming to your quilt shops very soon.  If you don't see them ask for them!  They are so pretty and springy, and since it is winter time in the US we all want something fun to work with to pass the winter days.



 And a little of my quilting



It's been absolutely wonderful participating in the monthly challenges given to us my Island Batiks. And even more wonderful using there luscious fabrics!



If you want to enter to win some Island Batik fabric go to their blog HERE and enter using the Rafflecopter.  

Leave me a comment below to enter to win a pattern of your choice from my Craftsy Store. You must leave me your email addy or make sure you are not a No-Reply blogger in order to win. I will draw a winner on February 1st.

Here are the participants in the blog hop-be sure to check them all out as there will be loads of inspiration!!!  Participants may also have give aways on their blog.

Monday, January 9 – Coastal Mist
Stone Cottage Quilts

Wednesday, January 11 – Drizzle
Webster Quilt
Thursday, January 12 – Fifi and Fido + Happy Hounds
Mary Mack Made Mine
Quilting Affection
Friday, January 13 – Fresh Catch
Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
Monday, January 16 – Glowing Embers
Purrfect Spots Designs
Tuesday, January 17 – Lake Life
Freemotion by the River
Wednesday, January 18 – River’s Edge
Ark Angel Creations
Jennifer Sewing
Friday, January 20 – Blushing Blooms
Desert Bloom Quilting
Monday, January 23 – Gone Fishin’
Maria Michaels Designs
Wednesday, January 25 – Surf and Sand
The Patchwork Pearl
Beaquilter
Thursday, January 26 – Twilight Blush
KISSed Quilts
Friday, January 27 – Happy Harvest
For Quilts Sake
Monday, January 30 – Jolly Holly
Kauffman Designs
Tuesday, January 31 – Frost
MooseStash Quilting
Wednesday, February 1 – Merry and Bright
Patchwork Breeze
Sally’s Quilting Corner
Linking to MCM, Freemotion by the River, Moving it Forward, Let's Bee Social, My Quilt Infatuation, Whoop Whoop
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53 comments:

  1. Podunk PrettiesJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    I love your design! May need to make one of those myself. Thanks for sharing, you don't know how much that means to me this morning.

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  2. Barbarba DouglasJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    Springy indeed! So in need of it on these cold winter days! A beautiful table topper, Vicki.

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  3. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful quilt Vicki and love the batiks you used!

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  4. beaquilterJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:12 AM

    such a cute quilt and I like that you linked to their rafflecopter, I'm totally going to do that too!

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  5. cindy mJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Such a cute little quilt, love the fabrics! Was scrolling through your other projects, you are one talented woman!!
    lstangl482 at aol dot com

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  6. LoriJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    your little quilt is adorable. I love the placement of fabrics you used. this would be perfect in our front room. I will be giving it a try.

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  7. ShannonJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Yes, that is a beautiful spring quilt! Great job picking fabrics.

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  8. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Those are such pretty fabrics, Vicki! I don't often sew with batiks and now I wonder why! Love your wallhanging!

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  9. AnneJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, this is so pretty, and I don't even like purple! It makes me get ideas about the Rainbow Scrap Challenge - their colour is purple this month. Maybe something like this as a little table runner would fit the bill as I watch the snow falling, again. :)

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  10. Pam Geisel - For Quilts SakeJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    Love that fabric!

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  11. RebeccaJanuary 10, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    I love Podunks patterns and the colors you used are so much fun!

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  12. tac73January 10, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    These fabrics are gorgeous as usual.

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  13. JasmineJanuary 10, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    What a pretty layout. It would also make a great table topper. I could see myself putting a vase in the middle. Gorgeous quilting as always!

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  14. teachpanyJanuary 10, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    That's sweet and fun. I love the colors!

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  15. Danette January 10, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    So cute! The butterflies look as though they are coming to the flowers for their food. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  16. JANETJanuary 10, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    Love anything butterfly! The quilt is so cute. Another one for the list. ndfromsd at gmail dot com

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  17. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    So cute! Love the fabric!

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  18. SewgirlJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    What a sweet quilt. Your quilting really enhances the overall design. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    Very nice Vicki, Love the colors!

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  20. Laugh Yourself into StitchesJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    Great work Vicki!!! That Lea Anne is a sweet heart!

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  21. mumbird3January 10, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    Lovely work - i just love batiks in jewel tones - so bright and pretty!!! mumbird3(at)gmail(com)

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  22. Linda PearlJanuary 10, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Dotalicious looks like a fun fabric line to work with...I do love the butterfly interpretation.

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  23. BarbJanuary 10, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    So adorable and truly represents "New Beginnings"

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  24. JessicaJanuary 10, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    I love flowers and butterflies. They are beautiful colors.

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  25. GrandmaJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    Like the butterfly and its colors.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  26. @lutzcatsJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:57 PM

    I've been doing alot of Butterflies lately, so yours are super cute!

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  27. Lisa EnglandJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful quilt! Bring on the spring weather!

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  28. BethJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Your choice of pattern perfectly matches these bright and cheerful batiks.

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  29. CeciliaJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Your wall hanging is very cute! I love the butterflies. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

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  30. LauraJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    Love the butterflies in your wall hanging. Lovely to see how you used the fabrics.

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  31. CalicojoanJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    What a beautiful block and fabulous quilting!

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  32. OhioLoriJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    Your Wallhanging is Beautiful!! & so fun! Makes me want Summer to hurry!! lol Has been gray & cold here...

    Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way too :)

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  33. Kathy E.January 10, 2017 at 9:59 PM

    What a great collection of batiks to play with! Using them to make a beautiful wallhanging is the perfect project so all can see it! Yours is so lovely.

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  34. craftyccainJanuary 11, 2017 at 1:25 AM

    I just adore this block! It's got 2 of my favorite things, dots and butterflies. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  35. Stitchin At HomeJanuary 11, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    This is lovely and those batiks yum.

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  36. TerryJanuary 11, 2017 at 6:13 AM

    Beautiful, your interpretation of new beginnings is perfect

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  37. Liz HorganJanuary 11, 2017 at 6:59 AM

    Love your block and love all of Lea Anne's tutorials!

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  38. Mary CJanuary 11, 2017 at 7:50 AM

    Love the spring like colors and the cute design. maryc76904 at yahoo dot com

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  39. Rina MasonJanuary 11, 2017 at 7:34 PM

    First thing I thought when I saw the quilt was: Oh! How cute is that! Love everything about it fro the theme to the colors to the quilting. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Seacoast QuilterJanuary 12, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    Love your flower quilt. The fabrics are great. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. em's scrapbagJanuary 12, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    Spring is a great new beginning theme. Such a cute quilt.

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Thanks for getting me in the spring mood! I'm so tired of the cold weather!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  43. WendyJanuary 12, 2017 at 4:56 PM

    This is a beautiful mini! I love the idea of using batiks in a quilt like this.

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  44. LeeJanuary 12, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    Such a cute mini quilt! thank you - I am enjoying this hop!

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  45. MonicaJanuary 13, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    I love your choice of a butterfly.
    monica(at)icanquilt2(dot)com

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  46. Dawn FJanuary 13, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    I agree that we could all use some spring cheer at this time of year. Beautiful wall hanging!

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  47. JayneJanuary 13, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    I love your block. The fabric is so bright

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  48. RachellJanuary 13, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    sew cute! i do love the flowers and butterflies! and i have fallen in love with Island Batik fabrics!
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  49. Sandra WalkerJanuary 14, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    Wonderful finish yet again Vicki! I have always loved batiks (as you know) and theirs just sing.

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  50. NancyJanuary 15, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    What a cute quilt. Your fabric choices are so pretty. Enjoyed reading your post as well. patchworkbreeze (at) gmail (dot) com

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  51. NancyJanuary 15, 2017 at 9:09 PM

    What a cute quilt. Your fabric choices are so pretty. Enjoyed reading your post as well. patchworkbreeze (at) gmail (dot) com

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  52. PreetiJanuary 17, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Pick me pick me pick me please!!!!

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  53. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityJanuary 18, 2017 at 7:02 AM

    Your fabric choices are lovely~ And butterflies celebrate Summer!

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