Saturday, November 11, 2017

CHICKEN SCRAPS


Lady luck is on my side today.



My husband will be away for most of the day.

I say..... let the sewing commence.

I will not stop til I am done.

I really like how this is turning out. This is a secret gift for my man!!

As some of you know, I am using my Island Batik Scraps  for the chickens (fat cat patterns) but the sashing and borders will be from the Island Batik fabric line "Blue Moon".

I was worried that this would be to loud for my husband.  He is more of a neutral person but I think the "Blue Moon" fabric is toning it down some (ya think?)

Off I go....will let you know if I meet my goal of getting this done before he gets home.


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Done with an hour to spare!!!!



I think I love it!!!  Now the story behind the quilt.  Many moons ago, I made my husband a chicken quilt.


sorry that is good as this picture gets.

Well....he didn't have it long.  I sold it in my etsy store.  One day I was talking about my etsy store and needing more quilts in it and he said, well...you can sell my chicken quilt.  So I did, it was in the store maybe 2 weeks tops and it was gone.

We both laugh about it, the selling of his chicken quilt is a running joke in our house.

I wanted to have this done for his birthday but didn't make it, now it is his Christmas present.




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16 comments:

  1. Gene BlackNovember 11, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    I love - so if he doesn't ..... ha ha.
    Good luck with the completion today. Is this just a "surprise" gift or is there an occasion that it is tied to?

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  2. hettyNovember 11, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    I love it! And I am sure your husband will too. Work hard and just get it done. You can do it!

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  3. QuiltShopGalNovember 11, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    I absolutely love it. They look like very happy chickens. I'm sure he'll love it too! You've made great progress.

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  4. Annie with the ducksNovember 11, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    He's going to LOVE it I'm sure. Really cute chickens!

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  5. RhondaNovember 11, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    Sew girlfriend, sew!!! Hubby will love the quilt because it's from you.

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  6. AngieNovember 11, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    Awesome chickens! I'm glad you're getting to work on it without "sneaking" ! Enjoy your day!!

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  7. barbara woods bewtjw@gmail.comNovember 11, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    love your chicken quilt. We have been working on vintage farm and their is one chicken in it.

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  8. Needled MomNovember 11, 2017 at 6:31 PM

    I love it. Don’t list this one!

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  9. AnnieONovember 11, 2017 at 9:01 PM

    Looks great, Barb! Fun family story😀

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  10. SuzanneNovember 12, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Sweet chicken quilt....reminds me of the chickens in Samoa...everywhere!

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  11. Jan MarieNovember 12, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    That one is on my list. Love your colors.

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  12. Siouxzq64@gmail.comNovember 13, 2017 at 7:14 AM

    Love the quilt. Great story also. I think the blues are great.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 13, 2017 at 4:37 PM

    Trying this as Anonymous??
    I love this chicken quilt!!
    Tango

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  14. West Michigan QuilterNovember 13, 2017 at 9:03 PM

    Live your chicken quilt. Love the story too. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. KaHollyNovember 15, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    He’s going to love it! Machine applique?

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  16. ThearicaDecember 3, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    Love the chicken quilt! The Radical Roosters are also wonderful to work with. Florinne Johnson is their designer.

    Hubby tells me all the time that nothing is sacred in this house. I sell everything. lol

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