Thursday, February 21, 2013

CQJP 2012 Finally completed!

Yea!  have you ever worked on a project that you were almost done with and just couldn't figure out how to complete it?  For a couple of months I have had my last CQJP 2012 block (Dec) about 90% done but just couldn't for the life of me figure out what to do with the center.  Strange thing is I usually start my projects from the middle working out.  This time - Not!

The other day I posted on the Face Book page for CQJP that I needed some help trying to come up with something to bring my block all together.  Received some great ideas but the minute I read Maureen's suggestion for a cornucopia I knew what I needed to do.  I had bought 2 of these adorable little cornucopia motifs a while back from a lady in Belgium and never really thought about using them.  I had already dyed both pieces of lace so I was amazed that one of them fit perfectly in the center of my bock.  I decided to stitch it down and embellish it up so as to make it look like it was pouring out flowers.


Dec CQJP 2012 (After)

CQJP 2012 Dec (Before Center)



 
 
Now to get started on CQJP 2013.  Already have a few blocks made up so now need to find the time to play "dress up!"
 
For all you Crazy Quilters, Pat Winter's Spring Edition of Crazy Quilt Gatherings is now out and available through McCloud  CRAZY QUILT GATHERINGS recieved my copy yesterday and am blow away by the talent of so many ladies - beautiful job Pat! Oh, and by the way .... guess who is on the back cover?! If you've never bought this magazine ...it is a MUST!  Back copies are available too as well as Pat's beautiful Calendar and BoHo Purse Magazine.
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
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26 comments:

  1. DonnaFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    OH Nicki,it is beautiful as always. You have a style in your work that has your name on it. I could pick your block out of a whole stack of them. Nicki=Just elegant!!!!!

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    1. NickiLeeFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

      Thanks Donna! You know CQ is my passion. Wishing you luck in bringing Hank home - bet he is going to be a lover!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Awww, Nicki, your mind is wonderful. You're fingers are a treasure. You do such remarkable work. You definitely found your niche with CQ. I am sooooo happy for you and so in awe of your blocks.

    Don't know how to sign on here, but it's me, paus.

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    1. NickiLeeFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:45 PM

      Paus, you need to have a Gmail account -easy to get one then you can post to any Blogger site. Thank you fro your sweet words.

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  3. Deb@asimplelifequiltsFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Gorgeous finish Nicki! Those flowers are amazing.

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    1. NickiLeeFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:46 PM

      Thanks Deb! Had a ball reading through your Blog - love ALL of your quilts and look forward to you joining back into the CQ world.

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  4. SuztatsFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Great idea for the center, Nicki. Looks great. My copy of CQG should arrive any day now!

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    1. NickiLeeFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:47 PM

      Thanks Suz. You are going to droll over the Sprting Edition - so much eye candy and a beautiful layout.

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  5. Connie Eyberg OriginalsFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Perfect finish. I love how the flowers seem to pour out of the cornucopia. The bird and blue streamers are another beautiful addition.

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    1. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      Thank you COnnie... this has becoem one of my favorites.

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  6. margaretFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    well worth the delay Nicki as the finished block is wonderful

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    The finished block is fantastic, the cornucopia idea has worked so well.

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  8. LorraineFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Love, love, love the floral spray! Now what will you do about putting all these delightful blocks together hmmmm?

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    1. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks Lorraine. Each one of my blocks is going to be made into something individually - purse, pillow or framed. I think CQJP 2013 is going to be geared towards a wallhanging.

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  9. Sarah SequinsFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Nicki, this is positively gorgeous! The colors you chose are awesome, and the composition is great -- enough details to keep the eye busy, but not so many that the design is cluttered.

    Nice work! How's the shoulder doing, by the way?

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  10. GabrielaFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    That is just beautiful!I had lost track of your blog for a while...and Pat's...I was so amazed to see her magazine!(She was so sweet to let me have a copy!)I ma hoping to get back to doing more of this work!Thanks for your comments!Great to reconnect with you!

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    1. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      Thank you fro stopping by - so happy to hear you are back in the CQ frame of mind! Yea!

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  11. NEEDLEWINGSFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    OMG your pieces are awesome! Do you hand dye your lace too? such an awesome heirloom!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and yes, would be glad to sell you some tickets. Just email me a needlewings (at) mac.com and I can get you set up.

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  12. MarjoleinFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Beautiful, as always!

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    1. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      Thank you Marjolein - I see you have been one busy lady yourself!

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  13. Debbie S.March 1, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I love how you finished off your block.

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    1. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you Debbie, it's fun just letting the mind wonder ... you just never know what you'll come up with.

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  14. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful work! Oh how I wish I could make slk ribbons roses even half as good as yours. Your work always inspires. Denise

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    1. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 4:59 PM

      Thank youi Denise! But you can! I just made a tutorial on how to make these roses for a friend, send me your email address and I'll send it to you.... very easy!

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  15. NickiLeeMarch 3, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Thank you for peeking in. Really love the color combination and will have to try it again.

    Shoulder is coming along - looks like I just might be able to do some serious kayaking this summer - yea!

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  16. JulieMarch 24, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Such a clever, clever girl. Love your work, it's so inspiring! X Julie

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