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Thank you Lana over at It Seams To Be Sew and Madame Samm for this fun and creative blog hop. Welcome everyone and if you are new I hope you will stop back. I try and share quilt tutorials and projects and also have a Linky Party every Tuesday. Right now there is a giveaway going on if you link up and……keep reading for another giveaway right here!
Most people are using Beautiful Birds by Tracy Lizotte for Elizabeth’s Studio but I didn’t have the fabrics and…..you know how much I love Island Batik fabrics and my AccuQuilt die cutter so…..for my Tree Bird Hop project I combined the two. I also used a frame that I have had for several years and it is still available from Ackfeld Manufacturing.
I used the AccuQuilt Simple Shapes die by Edtya Sitar and my GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter Starter Set to create this cute little project and it took no time at all.
I used the die to cut out my first stem and leaves and then I used the leftover piece to cut another stem and then I just freehand cut a couple other pieces. I really like to use every last scrap.
I used my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine which only has a straight stitch so I did a little free-motion wiggle stitching for my applique and did some stippling in the background.
One little bird almost flew away…….there he is!
How would you like to win 5 fat quarters of beautiful batiks called Great Balls of Fire from Island Batik!
Just leave me a comment letting me know how you follow me on any of these social media platforms.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure and visit the other bloggers who are taking part in the Bird Tree blog hop today!
Ella and Nesta
March 25, 2015 at 11:41 pmConnie this is brilliant! And the bird on the back: so fun! The idea of the frame is really good too.
I'm an old Bloglovin' follower!
My heart is here
March 25, 2015 at 11:38 amWhat a lovely giveaway!
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March 25, 2015 at 12:37 amCute quilt. I follow via bloglovin.
[email protected]
March 23, 2015 at 6:17 pmI love the little bird on the back! Following you on Bloglovin. Thanks for the chance to win!
Mary Ann
March 23, 2015 at 5:51 pmThat is really beautiful. I am not normally a fan of batiks but these are really pretty and I love them. Thank you for sharing your lovely project.
witje
March 23, 2015 at 3:04 pmYour quilt is beautiful
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Lovelli Quilts
March 23, 2015 at 12:01 pmConnie, you inspire me to try to create original blocks with AccuQuilt dies! I love your original blocks. I also love the Island Batiks. Thank you for the opportunity.
Farm Quilter
March 23, 2015 at 6:10 amYour quilt is beautiful!! I follow your blog via email and Farm Quilting follows you on FB.
Donna W
March 23, 2015 at 5:51 amLove your Mini Birds – I follow you on Facebook and via email.
sandra
March 23, 2015 at 3:05 amVery beautiful birds in those lovely Batiks. Thanks for sharing your creative work. Blessings Sandra
Kaye M
March 23, 2015 at 2:26 amI follow your blog by e-mail. I am a batik fabric lover too. Your little birds are so "tweet"! [email protected]
Unknown
March 22, 2015 at 11:57 pmI follow Facebook and Pinterest
SandyQuilts
March 22, 2015 at 9:25 pmOh how darling. I just learned how to do machine applique and I think I'm in love. The batiks are so awesome. Please throw me into the pot. Thanks so much.
Leah
March 22, 2015 at 11:46 pmBeautiful color choices for the birds. The piece is lovely!!
Carla
March 22, 2015 at 5:17 pmOh, Connie, I love your birds in Island Batiks. So bright and cheerful. Spring time is upon us and your little makes me smile. I love following you. You always have a surprise up your sleeve. Bloglovin'!!
Patty D from NC
March 22, 2015 at 12:43 pmBeautiful bird mini. Colors are stunning. I'd love to win the fqs!
Michele
March 22, 2015 at 11:32 amLove your birds!
I have that die and I just may give it a try this afternoon.
I follow you on feedly.
delaineelliott
March 22, 2015 at 4:11 pmYour bird quilt is beautiful!
I follow you on Bloglovin. Thanks!
Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
Bec
March 22, 2015 at 7:14 amI follow on IG, Pinterest and Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win.
LJ
March 22, 2015 at 1:09 amWhat a sweet quilt. The batiks are gorgeous – you can't go wrong with them. Cute that you added the bird to the back, too. I've been following you for a few years – now I use Feedly. Yep, I'd love to win those batiks.
Mary Ellen
March 22, 2015 at 12:31 amY
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minibea12
March 22, 2015 at 3:38 amLove your birdie mini!
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LeAnne
March 21, 2015 at 6:05 pmLove your quilt. I'm going to have to dig out my bird die and see what I can come up with.
♥Duff
March 21, 2015 at 2:13 pmgorgeous batiks–they showcase your design beautifully!
madebymeinred
March 21, 2015 at 2:04 pmYep, the batiks made beautiful birds.
Michele T
March 21, 2015 at 1:04 pmVery sweet mini quilt!!! I am following you via Bloglovin, thanks for the chance!!
qltr
March 21, 2015 at 12:23 pmVery cute project. I just signed up to follow on facebook.
Marilyn
apple blossom
March 21, 2015 at 12:19 pmbeautiful work. I'm pinterest follower thanks
Barbara O.
March 21, 2015 at 5:55 amWhat a fabulous mini quilt that you've created! I follow you on Blogger. Thanks for the chance!
creativity amongst chaos
March 21, 2015 at 5:32 amWhat a cute little project. So easy with your cutter! Makes it sew much quicker…lol
Gwynette in NW Arkansas
March 21, 2015 at 4:23 amI follow by email. The little birds are adorable and the batiks are gorgeous!!!
Sewgirl
March 21, 2015 at 3:51 amSweet little quilt. The acquit makes it look easy! I follow via Bloglovin.
Debbie -- Sheltered Stitches
March 21, 2015 at 3:51 amSo pretty, nothing I would even attempt myself.. I follow you with Feedly.. thanks for the offer!
Tami C
March 21, 2015 at 3:41 amThose are some absolutely beautiful little birdies! I would really love winning those beautiful batik fat quarters. But, I guess that would mean that I would have to end up buying an AccuQuilt GO! thing because I'd like to make some birdies!
Kathy E.
March 21, 2015 at 3:39 amGreat balls of fire! I'd be so happy to create something lovely with that bundle! I just finished a quilt top with a batik collection from Moda and I love it! I am a Bloglovin' follower of yours.
Paradise Threads
March 21, 2015 at 3:37 amI found you through a bloghop. Really enjoy your outdoor photos and quilting designs.
Sandy Allen
March 21, 2015 at 2:33 amLove the one that almost got away! I follow you through bloglovin.
nancyr
March 21, 2015 at 2:21 amVery nice! Love the colors. I follow you on Facebook.
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
March 21, 2015 at 1:55 amCute birds! What a great use for your batiks, I'd love to win those Island colors. I follow you on Bloglovin.
Soma Acharya
March 21, 2015 at 1:06 amIt is so pretty, Connie! I love the solitary bird on the back too. It looks beautiful hanging on the frame.
-Soma
annmarie
March 21, 2015 at 1:04 amI follow you on Pinterest & Facebook. love your birdie project.
Cecilia
March 21, 2015 at 12:51 amI follow on Facebook. I love your mini quilt! Thanks for sharing.
Material Girl
March 21, 2015 at 12:45 amI follow onFeedly. I just love your little birds- my favorite is the little guy in the corner on the back.
Mary Walker
March 21, 2015 at 12:24 amI love following you on Facebook! Love that little quilt by the way! It's such a happy little quilt!
Marcie's Quilting Therapy
March 21, 2015 at 12:04 amHi Connie – love your birdies! I follow thru email. I just received an Accu-quilt GO from my family members for my birthday! Having a ball cutting squares and HST's, even sewed some pinwheels. I can hardly wait to purchase some of the other dies!! Ouch!!!!
Cindy
March 20, 2015 at 11:09 pmYour birds turned out so nicely, love the fabrics you used.
and yes! I do follow you 🙂
Happy quilting!
barbara woods
March 20, 2015 at 10:25 pmi follow your blog and follow you on facebook
Vickie
March 20, 2015 at 10:17 pmHi Connie ! My answer is YES! I would love to win 5 fat quarters Of Great balls of fire ! Your wall hanging is really cute ! Edyta's dies are great! One of these days I will get an Accu Quilt !
Janarama
March 20, 2015 at 9:58 pmI love anything made with batiks. Your little bird quilt is adorable! I follow you via email and Google Friends Connect.
Baa. xxx
March 20, 2015 at 9:15 pmWhat a lovely little bird mini! Those birds are adorable! Especially into the batik!
Quilting Tangent
March 20, 2015 at 8:56 pmForgot to tell you following on bloglovin'.
Quilting Tangent
March 20, 2015 at 8:54 pmPretty quilt, love the batiks. Cute bird hiding on the back. [email protected]
squirrelie55
March 20, 2015 at 7:53 pmI love your giveaways. I follow you on facebook.
Jacqueline Frances
March 20, 2015 at 7:26 pmHi there Connie!
I follow you with email and on Bloglovin' as a backup!
Those little birdies are so sweet! I have that Go Big machine on my birthday(Sept) list!!! I already have the Go Baby and several dies..but I think I've reached my limit on what I can do with it!
Thanks!
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
March 20, 2015 at 7:11 pmI love your birds! Very sweet. I follow thru blogger. Happy Spring!
Cloud 9
March 20, 2015 at 7:11 pmThe colors you picked are striking. I follow you on Bloglovin.
Loris
March 20, 2015 at 6:23 pmGreat use of your tools to make such a beautiful design! These birds are lovely and the one on the back is sweet! Thank you for the giveaway as well as the inspiration!
Jane's Quilting
March 20, 2015 at 6:16 pmYour little wall hanging is beautiful. I too, love using Batiks when doing appliqué. It makes things look more real.
Shauna
March 20, 2015 at 6:09 pmI follow with bloglovin
Unknown
March 20, 2015 at 6:00 pmLove those batiks! I am a new follower and follow by email. Nancy A: [email protected]
jellybean
March 20, 2015 at 5:58 pmFollowing via pinterest
jellybean
March 20, 2015 at 5:58 pmFollowing on Facebook Thanks for the giveaway
Renee
March 20, 2015 at 5:55 pmConnie, your birds are absolutely lovely! Beautiful work.
Connie Cain
March 20, 2015 at 5:53 pmLove the mini birs! I follow you on FB and via e-mail. 🙂
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Vicki H
March 20, 2015 at 5:42 pmLove your birds. I have been following your blog on GFC and also your FB page.
Bren
March 20, 2015 at 5:31 pmYour mini-quilt is wonderful. I follow you on pinterest
Shebandowan
March 20, 2015 at 4:40 pmLove your birds. I follow you via email.
Janet
Elizabeth
March 20, 2015 at 4:35 pmThose little birdies are so sweet and colorful. Great giveaway batiks! I follow you on FB, Bloglovin, email…don't want to miss your wonderful blogs.
Tricia
March 20, 2015 at 4:09 pmConnie these birdies are nice and bright. I bet that they came together really fast using the AccuQuilt. Some day I'll get one too. Thank you for the chance to win those yummy batiks and for sharing your birdies too.
Oh I normally follow you by e-mail but I also did bloglovin' today too
Toodles,
Tricia
Wendy
March 20, 2015 at 4:05 pmHi,Connie
I follow you through your blog and I love the Island Batiks. You have gotten me hooked on them. The colors are gorgeous.
Susan Arnold
March 20, 2015 at 4:05 pmGreat little quilt! Following you on bloglovin, and glad that now your on Instagram–love that platform!
I'm at quiltfabrication
teachpany
March 20, 2015 at 4:05 pmSo cute! Love the bird on the back. I follow via email and Facebook.
Lee
March 20, 2015 at 8:30 pmI follow on Bloglovn! I love the mini bird quilt!
Sheila
March 20, 2015 at 8:17 pmI love your mini bird quilt , just perfect in batiks . I follow you here on your blog , Pinterest as well as FB . Thanks for the chance .
Stitches
March 20, 2015 at 3:10 pmHi Connie, Love you "birdie" give away…and I follow you on Bloglovin, Pinterest and Facebook. that should about cover it..thanks
Createology
March 20, 2015 at 3:04 pmYou and your clever way with Island Batiks and AccuQuilt make this quilt sew brilliant and cute. I love the little birdie on the back trying to fly away. Great Balls of Fire is gorgeous and thank you for sharing. Thank you sew very much for Tree Bird Hopping and participating. Creative Bird Bliss…
Patricia
March 20, 2015 at 2:50 pmSo pretty.
BarbCarol
March 20, 2015 at 2:50 pmLove your appliqué birds. So small that it makes my hands ache just looking at them. Great work, as usual. I have been following you on Google Friend and Bloglovin'. Did not know you were on Facebook, so just signed on there, too. I should never miss your posts now.
SuperMomNoCape
March 20, 2015 at 2:39 pmOh I love those little applique birds! I recently signed up for instagram so I've followed you there. Thanks for the giveaway of those gorgeous fabrics and the chance to win!
Calicojoan
March 20, 2015 at 2:36 pmJust adorable and those batiks make it truly spring time! I even have that die…hummm, looks like I need to get it out and play a bit!
Deb G. in VA
March 20, 2015 at 2:36 pmI love your little bird mini! I have the same Ackfeld frame, actually I have 2 of them, and love to put mini quilts on them. I follow you with Bloglovin. Thanks for the giveaway!
JudyCinNC
March 20, 2015 at 2:35 pmFollowing by email and love all the inspiration and Spring birds. Such "gorgeousness" by everyone. Thank you for this opportunity. Judy c
Tammy Hutchinson
March 20, 2015 at 2:09 pmBirds and batiks are a perfect combination, I think! I follow you by email, hope that counts? I'm working on a 'barbed wire' quilt now-yours inspired me!
cookie
March 20, 2015 at 2:08 pmLove your mini and the birds and the batiks. Just finished a batik quilt with a frog theme. Love your giveaway.
Mary
March 20, 2015 at 2:05 pmConnie, your birds are gorgeous. I love the colors you have used. The hanging, perfect.
Lara B.
March 20, 2015 at 2:02 pmLove this little birdie quilt Connie! The gorgeous batiks you used make it look like a tropical getaway. It is very different from Edyta's work even though you used her die cuts. Wonderful job!
I follow you on pretty much everything but Facebook – only because I haven't started with Facebook.
PK Sews
March 20, 2015 at 2:00 pmYour birds are beautiful Connie! and I love the little bid on the back on your mini. Great touch! Thanks for all the inspiration on your blog. I follow you via Facebook and Bloglovin.
Elaine
March 20, 2015 at 2:00 pmLove those colors. I follow on Bloglovin.
Lyn
March 20, 2015 at 1:52 pmI am in love with your beautiful bird project! You did such a wonderful job of using your batiks and the quilting is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing and for the wonderful giveaway you are offering!
I just may have to buy the die.
Carol
March 20, 2015 at 1:51 pmSuch a sweet looking batik bird table topper! I love your quilting and that cute little stray bird on the back.
Sara
March 20, 2015 at 1:40 pmI follow you on Bloglovin' and also have your blog in my roll of favorites on my own blog. So I can check in on your new posts in a couple of ways!
Love those birds! I have that same frame and this makes me think I need a new spring mini to hang in it. The snowman on it now needs to go away.
Terri Ann
March 20, 2015 at 1:29 pmWhat a neat mini – thanks for showing the details of how you use your AccuQuilt. I've thought about picking one up but not sure I'd make nearly as good use of it as you do!
Aurea
March 20, 2015 at 1:29 pmThe batiks are wonderful. I follow you by email.
Jeanie
March 20, 2015 at 1:27 pmJust darling! I love the little surprise birdie on the back! Thanks so much!
Joyce Carter
March 20, 2015 at 1:20 pmConnie, your project is really awesome in the Batiks. The little birds are very colorful and really stand out. Thank you for sharing.
I follow you via GFC/Bloglovin, Facebook and a few more places. Thank you so much for your giveaway.
Linda
March 20, 2015 at 1:13 pmConnie, your mini bird quilt is beautiful. Thanks for having this great giveaway. I follow you by email.
Linda "Cookie" Lawrence
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Janie
March 20, 2015 at 1:11 pmThe batiks are beautiful. Your quilt is sweet. I follow via Facebook. Thank you for the giveaway.
tiffany Matto
March 20, 2015 at 1:11 pmCute! Cute! Cute! Batiks are perfect for nature stuff! I follow on facebook.
Nancy Lewis
March 20, 2015 at 12:51 pmI follow via Bloglovin. Love the fabric.
sewlost
March 20, 2015 at 12:47 pmLove love love your project. I even have one of those frames I bought still in te box lost in my sewing room.
Thanks you. I follow by email
Renea
March 20, 2015 at 12:42 pmGorgeous fabrics. I follow your blog. Thanks for the great giveaway.
BillieBee (billiemick)
March 20, 2015 at 5:35 pmI follow you on all but twitter. Especially love the little bird on the back….so sweet!
Kate
March 20, 2015 at 12:35 pmYour mini quilt is gorgeous!
Sylvia Anderson
March 20, 2015 at 12:32 pmLove the colorful little birds on your little quilt and thank you for the giveaway opportunity. I follow you via Newsletter and Pinterest.
[email protected]
Lizzie
March 20, 2015 at 12:30 pmVery sweet mini. I follow your blog by email as well as bloglovin. I also follow a few of your pinterest boards. The email address I use for this purpose is 2bquilting247 at hotmail.ca. Thanks for the opportunity to win your give away.
LindaS
March 20, 2015 at 5:29 pmI follow by email. Love your birds, so cute!
dragonfly9716 at yahoo dot com
Debbie
March 20, 2015 at 12:26 pmI follow you by email. I have been coveting that die. Love your birds and the whole. Mini quilt. Thanks for letting me follow youmm. [email protected].
Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio
March 20, 2015 at 12:23 pmYour batik birds are beautiful Connie. I follow you via GFC.
MissPat
March 20, 2015 at 12:23 pmI follow by email. Love your blog and the Tuesday linky party.
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾
March 20, 2015 at 12:16 pmOh Connie I knew you'd make something awesome! Love your hanging!!!
Vicki in MN
March 20, 2015 at 12:15 pmGoogle-your little hanging is sooo cute!
Lori
March 20, 2015 at 12:15 pmwow this is a lovely mini. so pretty and happy looking. I love the batiks used. I follow through email.
Debbie
March 20, 2015 at 12:14 pmYou did a wonderful job on this design, girl! I love the bright colors and the way they just pop off the white. And the little guy on the back is priceless.
Sally Hurley
March 20, 2015 at 12:13 pmSo pretty! I love the little bird on the back.
Bonnie58
March 20, 2015 at 12:11 pmHi Connie. Beautiful panel. I am an email follower. Thanks so much for sharing
Linda
March 20, 2015 at 12:10 pmBeautiful panel, Connie! I love the bird on the back, too!
I follow through GFC.
Stitchin At Home
March 20, 2015 at 12:08 pmLove the bird mini. I follow via bloglovin.
Beth
March 20, 2015 at 12:03 pmI follow you on bloglovin. Your quilt is lovely!
mary
March 20, 2015 at 11:55 amThanks for the gie=veaway!! Your birdies are so cute. Love you site.
tink's mom
March 20, 2015 at 11:50 amLove what you did with your Go Cutter. The batiks worked perfectly.
VickiT
March 20, 2015 at 11:44 amSuper cute Connie and you know how much I love that Go Big cutter and that die you chose to use. Really cute idea putting that little bird on the back. Great idea.
Have a good weekend
Dorian
March 20, 2015 at 10:55 amThats lovely Connie, great job.
Mary Huey
March 20, 2015 at 10:44 amDelightful piece, Connie — follow you on bloglovin!
Lisa Marie
March 20, 2015 at 10:44 amLove your bird project! I follow via GFC.
Elizabeth Coughlin
March 20, 2015 at 10:22 amGorgeous! The colors are really beautiful.
Pauline G
March 20, 2015 at 9:59 amI follow on blogger and Pinterest. Love seeing what you do with batiks
Jacqueline
March 20, 2015 at 9:56 amI follow your blog via Google connect.
StitchinByTheLake
March 20, 2015 at 2:47 pmConnie this is just adorable – I love it! blessings, marlene
beaquilter
March 20, 2015 at 2:09 pmit looks lovely! (of course count me out of the giveaway)
Julie
March 20, 2015 at 8:53 amLove your birds!!! I follow by email and Facebook.
Needled Mom
March 20, 2015 at 1:10 pmThat is soooo cute, Connie. I love how the batiks make the birds pop! That is such a springy little quilt and I love the bird on the back too.
KaHolly
March 20, 2015 at 12:54 pmConnie, how adorable! I lovebirds on quilts and this is certainly no exception. Using the batiks gives it that extra appeal! Well done!
GranChris
March 20, 2015 at 7:52 amI love your bird mini. Too cute. I do follow on FB and BL.
Karen M
March 20, 2015 at 6:56 amI love your birds and the lovely batiks. I follow your blog; I don't use social media. Thanks for the chance to win.
Gmama Jane
March 20, 2015 at 6:30 amReally Nice!!! I
I'm so upset, I couldn't get my pictures of my bird projects to upload to my computer???? It was too late to call my son. Oh well, please forgive me. I will post later I suppose.
Gmama Jane
Anita
March 20, 2015 at 5:59 amYour bird mini quilt is lovely!
I follow your blog and I follow you at Pinterest.
West Michigan Quilter
March 20, 2015 at 10:53 amI love your bird mini. It is so bright and perfect for spring. You are on my sidebar.
Lesley
March 20, 2015 at 10:42 amConnie, your little hanging is a stunner! I love how you put your own slant on the hop and created such a striking piece. I think I can hear the birds chirping!
Amy
March 20, 2015 at 5:21 amIt turned out lovely. The birds look great in batiks.
Quiltsmiles
March 20, 2015 at 5:18 amOkay- you did it. Blew me away with birds using that Great Balls of Fire fabric. Absolutely adorable! You really have a creative spirit and always share the beautiful projects you make, thank you.
Mdm Samm
March 20, 2015 at 4:29 amreally nice in batiks…
Nancy in IN
March 20, 2015 at 4:27 amI follow by email. Look forward to see what you are doing next. Love the birds.
Lana
March 20, 2015 at 4:09 amCONNIE!!!!! This is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I love your choice of colors and how you placed this…your photos are perfect so we can see all your stitching! My favorite is the birdie that almost got away! YOU ARE SO TALENTED…I always LOVE visiting here!!!
Judy B
March 20, 2015 at 4:09 amConnie, your birdie mini is sew beautiful in Batiks! I follow via email. Thank you for sharing.
Thearica
March 20, 2015 at 4:34 amLOVE your mini! Batiks just make everything pop!