Thursday, May 9, 2013

My day at "'It's for the Birds" Blog Hop



Hurray, it's my day for the "it's for the Birds" blog hop.
From my blog name you can tell I love loons but I love bird watching all birds here at our lake in NH. We even have eagles to watch.    
It was fun and easy to choose my projects with sew many fabrics and patterns with birds singing and winging. I loved making these practical items I can use every day.
 
What to do with laminated cotton? Make a project bag.

I use it to hold my interfacing. 
                       How to take all your embroidery "stuff" on the road?      
This is an embroidery bag from This n That. I love to see the owls peeking through my embroidery floss and tools.

This is the outside of the embroidery bag. I used some vintage fabric from Amy Barickman for the outside and the button fabric on the inside pocket.
                                              What about hand's free fabric shopping?


I've had this fabric, Nature's Walk for Clothworks, for two years now, waiting to make a backpack. The pattern is ByAnnie's "I've got your back". This is the front featuring a pocket with credit card slots inside. Pockets on the sides, zipper with two zipper pulls.


Here's the back of the backpack showing the straps and zippered pocket. Inside there's another big zippered pocket and two pocket slots. Great pattern to use. 
                          What to do when you luckily win a give away?

I won the giveaway from Brenda at Ladybug Dreams during the Stich it Up blog hop. She sent this pattern from This n That and I had to make this pillow for this blog hop. I used charm squares from two French General charm packs. Goes perfectly with my blue couch.
          Lastly, here are three blocks from Lynette Anderson book
                           It's Quilting Cats and Dogs.   
These blocks will be added to a fun mix of pieced and appliqued/embroidered blocks to make a scrappy king size quilt for our bedroom.


On the road again.



Best friends. I'll add buttons after I quilt.
 


Let's go camping. Ironically we are picking up our RV from winter storage today!
        I hope you enjoyed seeing my projects. I apologize for the number
             of projects, but I can get sew much done now that I'm retired.  
              Many thanks to our cheerleader Mary http://ipiece2-mary.blogspot.ca/ 
              and Madame Samm http://www.sewwequilt.com for this fun blog hop.                   Make sure you check out the rest of today's bloggers.
                          I can't wait to see every one's great ideas.


 



















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67 comments:

  1. newsurfiegirlMay 9, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    WHat a great collection of work you have made. I just love your backpack it is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. NatiMay 9, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Really cute appliqué & embroidery work, thanks for sharing

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  3. Patty C.May 9, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    You've been busy - Thanks for sharing your wonderful work ;)

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  4. Britt-IngerMay 9, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    You have made wonderful projects. Thanks for being part of this hop and sharing your creativity

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  5. FrederikaMay 9, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    So wonderful your projects. I like the fabrics you used.
    Thanks for sharing
    Frederika

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  6. charlotteMay 9, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    I love all your projects. The backpack is amazing! I also love the embroidery.

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  7. Carol- Beads and BirdsMay 9, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Fun projects. I am off to check out other work you have done. I'm going to retire this year and I can only hope it gives me as much time and inspiration as you have found in retirement!!

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  8. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistMay 9, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Great projects! You have been busy. Isn't retirement wonderful.

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  9. GillMay 9, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    Thank you for sharing all your lovely projects!

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  10. ThearicaMay 9, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Retirement can be fun, can't it. We are tobacco farmers and I say we are semi-retired because we have our winters free.

    Your projects are just great! I love that pillow!

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  11. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 9, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Your projects are all wonderful, but I really love the pillow and the blocks! Great job.

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  12. Leanne ParsonsMay 9, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    You sure have been busy! Great job on all of them.

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  13. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 9, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    your projects are just adorable!! I especially love the one with the bird on top of the car...lol

    Do you mind me asking where you got the pattern for your loons? I have to make one and have never seen that before.

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    1. lauraluvsloonsMay 9, 2013 at 5:59 AM

      Thanks for the nice comment. I love that bird in it's cage too. The loon quilt is called Loon Dance by Bee Creative Studio (www.beecreativestudio.com).

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  14. krislovesfabricMay 9, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    you are a busy one...and each project better than the last...nice work, all of them!

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  15. CathyMay 9, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    I love all your projects and can't decide which is my fav! Lucky you, retired lady!

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  16. RosaMay 9, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Awesome projects.Your backpack caught my eye.Thansk for sharing!

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  17. And this would be . . . . May 9, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    I love the stitchery. Very well done.

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  18. PatMay 9, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Love all your projects. I also have Lynn's book and that quilt is on my to do list :0)

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  19. LindaMay 9, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    How fun! Your projects are all wonderful! Great job!

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  20. apple blossomMay 9, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    love your projects you did such a lovely job

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  21. PaulineMay 9, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    I love your birdy projects, enjoy being retired, it seems to keep you in stitches :-) Thanks for sharing.

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  22. PattyMay 9, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Love the cat,dog,and bird friends. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesMay 9, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Loved that back pack!! Loved your embroidery super cute!!

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  24. CalicojoanMay 9, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    I love love love your backpack, and what a fabulous backpack!

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  25. JanaramaMay 9, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    All of your creations are wonderful. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  26. Carol SwiftMay 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    No need to apologize for so many projects because they were all wonderful! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations.

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  27. MarianneMay 9, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    ooh ooh ooh love that back pack ! wow

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  28. Just Quilt ItMay 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    What a great projects! I love the backpack, especially the fabric. Also, the pillow is great. Wonderful work!

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  29. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogMay 9, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    -beautiful birds projects, love the backpack!

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  30. Linda CMay 9, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    No need to apologize for the many projects----I think we all like looking at them! It would be hard to pick a favorite from the wonderful "stuff" you showed--perhaps the pillow but then there is the backpack. HMMMM

    I can't wait to see what you do with the stitchery pieces!



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  31. Sowing StitchesMay 9, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    LOVE the backpack!!!!I would so use this daily, great fabric for an upscaled backpack! :)

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  32. MaryMay 9, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Your projects are wonderful. Love your use of bird fabrics The back pack is so cool. Thank you for sharing.

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  33. carlaMay 9, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Hi!!!! I love your little birdies and the cats and dogs!!! Great back pack!!!!

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  34. GwenMay 9, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    What great projects! I LOVE the fabric you used for your back pack...I may have to check out that pattern too!

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  35. Judy BMay 9, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Love all your projects! The backpack is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

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  36. Emily CMay 9, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Lovely birds. The pillow and the backpack are esp. Nice. Great job!

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  37. Patty May 9, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    My favorite of your projects is the backpack. Thanks!

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  38. Needled MomMay 9, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Your projects are just wonderful. I love the backpack.

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  39. CharlotteTMay 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Laura, loved all your projects. Isn't retirement great?!

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  40. MaraMay 9, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Fantastic, Your backpack looks awesome!

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  41. ding dingMay 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I Sew......can't wait to retire :)

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  42. janMay 9, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Great projects - i love the camping one best!!
    Have fun
    jan

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  43. SparkyMay 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    A for ADORABLE projects...your bag is well amazing....holy moly gf, you did such lovely pieces...RETIREMENT suits you .....what else will you be doing...hope to see you again

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  44. LouMay 9, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Great projects!!! Love the cat and dog ones:)

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  45. StitchesMay 9, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Love all of your projects and thanks for sharing with us..

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  46. Kelli Fannin QuiltsMay 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Oh, I love all of your projects, Laura! You got so much done. I esp love that little camping trailer block at the end! :) Thanks for sharing all of your great work! xoxo

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  47. DeniseMay 9, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Wow! You've been busy! I love all of your projects but the backpack is my favorite! Great work!

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  48. Kristen KingMay 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Great projects!!! :)

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  49. JeanieMay 9, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Oh my, I love your projects! It's hard to pick a favorite, but I think it would be the back pack. Thanks so much for sharing all of these!

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  50. SandyMayMay 9, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Hmm; retirement suits me as well. You are quite prolific, and I'm attracted to all your projects, but especially love the little pillow and the Quilting Cats & Dogs blocks. Gosh, also the embroidery notions bag.
    swalker287 (at) aol (dot) com

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  51. ritainalaskaMay 9, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    love your projects bag! than for sharing all your projects ... great ideas!

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  52. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioMay 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Everything is just so darling!

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  53. Kathy HMay 9, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Thank you for sharing all those wonderful projects. I have Lynette's book too but have not made anything yet. Seeing your blocks has inspired me to get going on that.

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  54. barbMay 9, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    I love the back pack if it ever needs a new home let me know. It would be great for a chemo bag babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  55. lefuntzMay 9, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Great projects. I love that little pillow. I too love all birds. I love visiting my in laws and listening to the loons haunting call. They really are special.

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  56. MichelleMay 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    You did a wonderful job on all your projects, love It's Quilting Cats and Dogs blocks!

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  57. busyascanbeMay 9, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Boy you have been so busy!

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  58. LJMay 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Great projects. The laminated bag is so cute and the backpack is perfect.

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  59. sandraMay 9, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Loved all of your projects, very creative.

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  60. Teatime CreationsMay 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    What a wonderful collection of projects. Isn't it wonderful to be retired and able to do what you love?

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  61. BizyStitchesMay 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I enjoyed your blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. Carrie P.May 10, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    what fun "bird" projects you have made. thanks for sharing.

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  63. MoeWestMay 10, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Your projects all look so pretty! Thanks for sharing them.

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  64. JanetMay 10, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Great projects!! I especially love the Raining Cats and Dogs blocks with the birdy friends.

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  65. Jane's QuiltingMay 11, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    What adorable projects. I like the Whimsical designs.

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  66. TriciaMay 11, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    There is No such thing as TOO MANY projects!! It's nice when one is able to feed the creative bug. Thanks for sharing all of them with us. It's hard to chose just one of them.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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