by clawton 15 Jul 2014

Baby Quilt for our first grandchild. The giraffe is appliqued which took much longer than I thought! When I had the top pieced the white area just seems to need something else. So I looked to no avail in my files for a branch of some kind but didn't find anything I liked. About that time MOPS did the designs of the branches w/flowers. Through all of the discussions she offered me one of the designs. It worked perfectly! So a big grateful thank you to MOPS. Pic 1 is a close up, #2 full view, #3 close up of the branch, #4 close up of the outline sections I used to do some of the quilting. Baby shower is this weekend.

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by hart 17 Jul 2014

too cute!!

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by anssmile 16 Jul 2014

Beautiful! Yes, the leaves make it special!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by sewilso 16 Jul 2014

Mops design really makes this quilt pop!!! Beautiful baby quilt, really nicely done.

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you so much. Yes the branch just made the finishing touch!

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by PatriciaVosloo 16 Jul 2014

Carolyn this is a beautiful gift for your first grandchild made lovingly by his Gran. However, now you've started something. Lovely quilts too for the future grandchildren will no doubt also be looked forward to. Patricia

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you. We only have one son but they do plan to have another. This one is a girl due in Oct. Hopefully they will have a boy also.

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by aussiequilter 16 Jul 2014

great work

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by yvonnevanwerkhoven 16 Jul 2014

Simple beautiful!!!!!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you!

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by mops Moderator 16 Jul 2014

It is a beautiful quilt and your appliqued giraffe is a lovely centerpiece. You used the leaves to great effect, they look quite elegant the way you placed them. They go well with the leaves in the embroidered ones and the quilted ones are pretty as well. Beautiful work!
Congrats on becoming a grandma.

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PatriciaVosloo by PatriciaVosloo 16 Jul 2014

Martine, Your foliage complements the Giraffe well and is attractive and fresh-looking. Patricia .

clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

I can't thank you enough, Martine. It just made a great finishing touch!

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by anagha 16 Jul 2014

its really adorable..
designs r so cute..

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by nonna57 15 Jul 2014

Carolyn this is one AWESOME cute quilt. You have put it together beautifully. And to top it off with Martines leaves .... Stunning Well done to both :)

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you so much! I really appreciate her help. It just made the quilt special!

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by Leaha 15 Jul 2014

Really cute blanket, lovely colors and designs. :-}

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by lilylyn 15 Jul 2014

Looks perfect to me! Love your chevron fabric as well. The branch from Mops really balances the giraffe. Everyone will love it. Lyn

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you. I hope they like it.

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by justonlyme 15 Jul 2014

You did a fantastic job of your baby blanket!! And I agree; the leaves just make the giraffe embroidery seem balanced and perfect!! I'm really impressed. What a treasure!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you very much!

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by kezza2sew 15 Jul 2014

I love this little quilt. very bright and cheerful. just stunning.

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you!

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by beatie58 15 Jul 2014

Awesome!!!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by shirley124 15 Jul 2014

Love your quilt, the branch is just right. Well done Mops. Shirley

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks! Yes the branch was the perfect addition.

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by ribblev 15 Jul 2014

WOW.....what a beautiful quilt. Every stitch sewn with the love only another grandmother relates to. Congratulations on the coming arrival ..............Ann

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks so much.

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by mranderson 15 Jul 2014

Love this quilt. Well done!!!!!!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by teun 15 Jul 2014

Eine wunderschöne Decke

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by pennifold 15 Jul 2014

Dear Carolyn, it's just beautiful and I too love the addition of Martine's leaves. Good luck with the baby shower this weekend and I hope it all goes well. Love Chris

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you. Yes, Martine was a life savor.

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by decojo 15 Jul 2014

Beautiful quilt and beautifully done!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you.

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by arlene 15 Jul 2014

That is adorable.

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by lilylady 15 Jul 2014

Super Cute, Love!

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by lbrow 15 Jul 2014

What a beautiful job you have done! Congratulations on the G. Baby/Lillian

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks so much!

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by lidiad 15 Jul 2014

Love your quilt and Martine's foliage is the perfect design to fill that space. Well done to both of you!
Hugs, Lidia

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you. I am very grateful of her help. (Friends around the world, no better place than here)

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by highlandermom 15 Jul 2014

So cute, I love the whole thing. I remember that excitement with first, has me smiling thinking of your excitement and joy ahead.

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you. We have a ways to go but yes it is exciting.

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by edithfarminer 15 Jul 2014

Adorable.

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by noah 15 Jul 2014

Way to go Grammie:):)hugs

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by pldc 15 Jul 2014

I agree with toogie, Martine's branch leaves are the perfect addition to this lovely baby quilt! Well done & Congratulations on the new grand baby! ~hugs~*****

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you very much!

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by toogie 15 Jul 2014

You must be so excited to be having your first grandchild! I am so happy for you and pray all goes well...Your quilt is amazing! Mops design is the perfect finish for the area. The giraffe has just eaten from the leaves and he is leaving. Love it!-Toogie

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thank you. Love you interpretation.

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by sonjapotgieter 15 Jul 2014

Awesome..Great work you done with it...Well done

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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by bevintex 15 Jul 2014

This is super sweet,Mop's design filled the space nicely

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clawton by clawton 16 Jul 2014

Thanks!

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