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
Connie this is brilliant! And the bird on the back: so fun! The idea of the frame is really good too.
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My heart is here
What a lovely giveaway!
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Cute quilt. I follow via bloglovin.
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I love the little bird on the back! Following you on Bloglovin. Thanks for the chance to win!
Mary Ann
That 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
Your quilt is beautiful
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Lovelli Quilts
Connie, 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
Your quilt is beautiful!! I follow your blog via email and Farm Quilting follows you on FB.
Donna W
Love your Mini Birds – I follow you on Facebook and via email.
sandra
Very beautiful birds in those lovely Batiks. Thanks for sharing your creative work. Blessings Sandra
Kaye M
I follow your blog by e-mail. I am a batik fabric lover too. Your little birds are so "tweet"! [email protected]
Unknown
I follow Facebook and Pinterest
SandyQuilts
Oh 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
Beautiful color choices for the birds. The piece is lovely!!
Carla
Oh, 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
Beautiful bird mini. Colors are stunning. I'd love to win the fqs!
Michele
Love your birds!
I have that die and I just may give it a try this afternoon.
I follow you on feedly.
delaineelliott
Your bird quilt is beautiful!
I follow you on Bloglovin. Thanks!
Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
Bec
I follow on IG, Pinterest and Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win.
LJ
What 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
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minibea12
Love your birdie mini!
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LeAnne
Love your quilt. I'm going to have to dig out my bird die and see what I can come up with.
♥Duff
gorgeous batiks–they showcase your design beautifully!
madebymeinred
Yep, the batiks made beautiful birds.
Michele T
Very sweet mini quilt!!! I am following you via Bloglovin, thanks for the chance!!
qltr
Very cute project. I just signed up to follow on facebook.
Marilyn
apple blossom
beautiful work. I'm pinterest follower thanks
Barbara O.
What a fabulous mini quilt that you've created! I follow you on Blogger. Thanks for the chance!
creativity amongst chaos
What a cute little project. So easy with your cutter! Makes it sew much quicker…lol
Gwynette in NW Arkansas
I follow by email. The little birds are adorable and the batiks are gorgeous!!!
Sewgirl
Sweet little quilt. The acquit makes it look easy! I follow via Bloglovin.
Debbie -- Sheltered Stitches
So pretty, nothing I would even attempt myself.. I follow you with Feedly.. thanks for the offer!
Tami C
Those 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.
Great 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
I found you through a bloghop. Really enjoy your outdoor photos and quilting designs.
Sandy Allen
Love the one that almost got away! I follow you through bloglovin.
nancyr
Very nice! Love the colors. I follow you on Facebook.
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
Cute birds! What a great use for your batiks, I'd love to win those Island colors. I follow you on Bloglovin.
Soma Acharya
It is so pretty, Connie! I love the solitary bird on the back too. It looks beautiful hanging on the frame.
-Soma
annmarie
I follow you on Pinterest & Facebook. love your birdie project.
Cecilia
I follow on Facebook. I love your mini quilt! Thanks for sharing.
Material Girl
I follow onFeedly. I just love your little birds- my favorite is the little guy in the corner on the back.
Mary Walker
I love following you on Facebook! Love that little quilt by the way! It's such a happy little quilt!
Marcie's Quilting Therapy
Hi 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
Your birds turned out so nicely, love the fabrics you used.
and yes! I do follow you 🙂
Happy quilting!
barbara woods
i follow your blog and follow you on facebook
Vickie
Hi 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
I love anything made with batiks. Your little bird quilt is adorable! I follow you via email and Google Friends Connect.
Baa. xxx
What a lovely little bird mini! Those birds are adorable! Especially into the batik!
Quilting Tangent
Forgot to tell you following on bloglovin'.
Quilting Tangent
Pretty quilt, love the batiks. Cute bird hiding on the back. [email protected]
squirrelie55
I love your giveaways. I follow you on facebook.
Jacqueline Frances
Hi 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
I love your birds! Very sweet. I follow thru blogger. Happy Spring!
Cloud 9
The colors you picked are striking. I follow you on Bloglovin.
Loris
Great 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
Your little wall hanging is beautiful. I too, love using Batiks when doing appliqué. It makes things look more real.
Shauna
I follow with bloglovin
Unknown
Love those batiks! I am a new follower and follow by email. Nancy A: [email protected]
jellybean
Following via pinterest
jellybean
Following on Facebook Thanks for the giveaway
Renee
Connie, your birds are absolutely lovely! Beautiful work.
Connie Cain
Love the mini birs! I follow you on FB and via e-mail. 🙂
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Vicki H
Love your birds. I have been following your blog on GFC and also your FB page.
Bren
Your mini-quilt is wonderful. I follow you on pinterest
Shebandowan
Love your birds. I follow you via email.
Janet
Elizabeth
Those 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
Connie 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
Hi,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
Great little quilt! Following you on bloglovin, and glad that now your on Instagram–love that platform!
I'm at quiltfabrication
teachpany
So cute! Love the bird on the back. I follow via email and Facebook.
Lee
I follow on Bloglovn! I love the mini bird quilt!
Sheila
I 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
Hi Connie, Love you "birdie" give away…and I follow you on Bloglovin, Pinterest and Facebook. that should about cover it..thanks
Createology
You 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
So pretty.
BarbCarol
Love 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
Oh 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
Just 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
I 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
Following by email and love all the inspiration and Spring birds. Such "gorgeousness" by everyone. Thank you for this opportunity. Judy c
Tammy Hutchinson
Birds 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
Love your mini and the birds and the batiks. Just finished a batik quilt with a frog theme. Love your giveaway.
Mary
Connie, your birds are gorgeous. I love the colors you have used. The hanging, perfect.
Lara B.
Love 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
Your 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
Love those colors. I follow on Bloglovin.
Lyn
I 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
Such a sweet looking batik bird table topper! I love your quilting and that cute little stray bird on the back.
Sara
I 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
What 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
The batiks are wonderful. I follow you by email.
Jeanie
Just darling! I love the little surprise birdie on the back! Thanks so much!
Joyce Carter
Connie, 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
Connie, 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
The batiks are beautiful. Your quilt is sweet. I follow via Facebook. Thank you for the giveaway.
tiffany Matto
Cute! Cute! Cute! Batiks are perfect for nature stuff! I follow on facebook.
Nancy Lewis
I follow via Bloglovin. Love the fabric.
sewlost
Love 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
Gorgeous fabrics. I follow your blog. Thanks for the great giveaway.
BillieBee (billiemick)
I follow you on all but twitter. Especially love the little bird on the back….so sweet!
Kate
Your mini quilt is gorgeous!
Sylvia Anderson
Love the colorful little birds on your little quilt and thank you for the giveaway opportunity. I follow you via Newsletter and Pinterest.
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Lizzie
Very 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
I follow by email. Love your birds, so cute!
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Debbie
I 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
Your batik birds are beautiful Connie. I follow you via GFC.
MissPat
I follow by email. Love your blog and the Tuesday linky party.
✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾
Oh Connie I knew you'd make something awesome! Love your hanging!!!
Vicki in MN
Google-your little hanging is sooo cute!
Lori
wow this is a lovely mini. so pretty and happy looking. I love the batiks used. I follow through email.
Debbie
You 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
So pretty! I love the little bird on the back.
Bonnie58
Hi Connie. Beautiful panel. I am an email follower. Thanks so much for sharing
Linda
Beautiful panel, Connie! I love the bird on the back, too!
I follow through GFC.
Stitchin At Home
Love the bird mini. I follow via bloglovin.
Beth
I follow you on bloglovin. Your quilt is lovely!
mary
Thanks for the gie=veaway!! Your birdies are so cute. Love you site.
tink's mom
Love what you did with your Go Cutter. The batiks worked perfectly.
VickiT
Super 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
Thats lovely Connie, great job.
Mary Huey
Delightful piece, Connie — follow you on bloglovin!
Lisa Marie
Love your bird project! I follow via GFC.
Elizabeth Coughlin
Gorgeous! The colors are really beautiful.
Pauline G
I follow on blogger and Pinterest. Love seeing what you do with batiks
Jacqueline
I follow your blog via Google connect.
StitchinByTheLake
Connie this is just adorable – I love it! blessings, marlene
beaquilter
it looks lovely! (of course count me out of the giveaway)
Julie
Love your birds!!! I follow by email and Facebook.
Needled Mom
That 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
Connie, how adorable! I lovebirds on quilts and this is certainly no exception. Using the batiks gives it that extra appeal! Well done!
GranChris
I love your bird mini. Too cute. I do follow on FB and BL.
Karen M
I 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
Really 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
Your bird mini quilt is lovely!
I follow your blog and I follow you at Pinterest.
West Michigan Quilter
I love your bird mini. It is so bright and perfect for spring. You are on my sidebar.
Lesley
Connie, 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
It turned out lovely. The birds look great in batiks.
Quiltsmiles
Okay- 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
really nice in batiks…
Nancy in IN
I follow by email. Look forward to see what you are doing next. Love the birds.
Lana
CONNIE!!!!! 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
Connie, your birdie mini is sew beautiful in Batiks! I follow via email. Thank you for sharing.
Thearica
LOVE your mini! Batiks just make everything pop!