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Friday, January 18, 2013

Water and Seaweed!

At least that's what I'm imagining when I FMQed a little more of my Koi Pond quilt.
My imagination sees this line of paisley as a rope of seaweed.



Three little minnows swimming in among the seaweed


I don't think I have ever enjoyed FMQ as much as I have been on this quilt. One more day at work (today), then a lovely three day weekend. Yippee, Skippee!

Since I cleaned up the majority of my UFOs last year, I feel like I can give my imagination permission to create. It feels so good!

I'm linking up with the fabulous Leah Day at the Free Motion Quilting Project for FMQ Friday! What have you been quilting?
Free Motion Quilting Friday

Color Me Quilty!

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17 comments:

  1. MelissaJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    That is such an amazing quilt - the fish are gorgeous but the seaweed border is my favorite!!

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  2. SusanJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    The quilting is really bringing this quilt to life! Keep going!

    You are about a year ahead of me...I'm working on my UFO pile and it will probably take me all of 3013 to get through it! I'm really looking forward to having them finished, so I can try some new things too!

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  3. KatJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    This quilt is just getting better and better! I can really tell that your skill at fmq is freeing your creativity. Those little fish interrupting the seaweed border are darling. Keep going!

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  4. Janine @ Rainbow HareJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Yes! I see water and sea weed and those fish are amazing. Your fmq just gets better and better :)

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  5. Deb@asimplelifequiltsJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    "Since I cleaned up the majority of my UFOs last year, I feel like I can give my imagination permission to create. It feels so good!"

    Had to quote that because I am so hoping that is how I feel come January 2014! Your quilting on this is INSPIRED! I love seeing your progress on this.

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  6. Gwyned TrefethenJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    This took my breath away. I have sooooo enjoyed watching this quilt emerge from your imagination and fingers. Fabulous!

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  7. Kelly VetchJanuary 18, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Those Koi are Stunning! You've really captured them well, and the orange is perfect.

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  8. Stella NemethJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I love the "water". I love the little paisley border. I love, love, love the fishes. Have I told you how much I love this quilt?

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  9. Tamara Peer aka Damsels CreationsJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    It looks great.. I love the Koi and the little fishies.

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  10. Cynthia Brunz DesignsJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    This quilt is coming right along...and so beautifully too!

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  11. KarinJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Pat...great job. I love the idea of the Paisley in the border. The Koi fish look fantastic, in fact the whole quilt looks fantastic.

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  12. JoAnne January 18, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Your border is really awesome! I do love paisley! Such nice work.

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  13. Dolores QuiltsJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Very nice work on your border. The koi look really great.

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  14. Terrie SandelinJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    I love the effect of the stitched koi against all the background quilting -- so striking!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Koi, swirly water quilting AND paisley? Is this quilt for ME?!

    Just kidding. But not kidding that I think it's fabulous. Great job.

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  16. GerdaJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Great job, love the fish!

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  17. Aubrie SJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Enjoy your three day weekend Pat! All of this beautiful stitching (the Koi look AMAZING!), and yet I find myself drawn to those adorable little minnows. Such a cute detail!

    Congrats on your UFO progress, that really needs to be my goal this year.

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