Saturday, July 17, 2010

My leaves have veins



All my leaves have veins! Halla-freakin-leulia!! (Yes, that is a word in Texas.) Yes, I know there is something very wrong with a person that would cut-out 300 leaves, machine applique' them down, quilt around them and then put veins on them. But don't they look GOOD?!! Yipee!!!





Now this quilt just needs a binding. But not today.




Cause we are headed to the pool! It is 99 degrees here today. Happy Quilting!!!!!

21 comments:

Nifty Quilts said...

Yes, they do look GOOD! Totally worth all the work. You go girl!

Becca Quilts said...

Beautiful!

9patchnurse said...

Wowee!! They look wonderful!

sue said...

This quilt is gorgeous.

Marie said...

You are truly an inspiration.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...

Looks fantastic girl! you ROCK!!!
gorgeous leaves!

Beatriz said...

And you´ve got guts!
B e a u t i f u l !!!!

Missy said...

Great leaves, the veins really make a difference.

Kath said...

God bless the Texans, how this English gal lovs their turn of phrase :D

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

This quilt is incredible Shelley, love the leaves xo

MichelleB said...

Your leaves look wonderful! And so does that yarn. Please tell me what kind it is - I have gotten myself into a complete tizzy trying to find the "perfect" yarn, and really, I just need to get some yarn and start stitching!

Becky said...

Oh! See? What did I say before? This one is a masterpiece! I totally love it and want it. May I have it please? Seriously, it's beautiful, Shelly - a total work of art.

Shelly said...

Oh, my goodness! You went all out -- but it looks like it was worth it! Congratulations on having it done! Well, except for that binding . . .

Anonymous said...

Shelly, this quilt is just drop-dead gaw-juss! Wow! I love the brights against the dark neutral.

Rene' said...

Shelly, love your veins!!! Hope you were able to cool off in the pool...boy is it hot!!

Alexis said...

They are FABULOUS Shelly! Hope you are staying cool!

Terriaw said...

Yes, your quilted leaves look so fabulous! You must feel so proud... and relieved! Hope you are staying cool and enjoying those yummy yarns too.

Brook said...

You amaze me, that quilt is fab-u-lous. I love how meticulous and dedicated you are to creating this quilt. I probably would have run screaming down the street before I was even 1/4 of the way through sewing the leaves down the first time!

Sarah said...

They look AMAZING!

Kim Brackett said...

Thats a lotta leaves! But absolutely worth it -- the quilt is gorgeous! Hope you cool off soon!

val said...

Hi Shelly, I found you from Nifty Quilts and I have had a lovely time in your place! I want to thank you for your encouragement and inspirations about "free motion quilting" - you must have read my mind because I am always hearing "you aren't good enough" ..... well from now on, I am going to stick the girls out and keep right on going on! Thanks :0)
Val xxx Oxfordshire UK