Tuesday, April 16, 2013

a flower garden

 Happy Tuesday!
Hope that you had a wonderful weekend and started this week off wonderfully! I did a little treasure hunting over the weekend, and sadly came home empty handed. The stores have been a little bare, so maybe with spring here more things will start to appear!
I have such a soft spot for vintage quilts, and have always adored vintage Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts. There is something about all those hexies together with the beautiful prints, that I love! One day I hope to have a vintage one, but for now I thought it was time to make one of my own. 
 This will definitely be a labor of love, and I am not sure when it will be done, but I am looking forward to the whole process, and especially choosing the fabrics for each flower. I have made two so far, and plan to do a flower a week. So, hopefully at the beginning of each week I will have one to show you! ;) 
Some pretty lavender by my front door that is in full bloom and attracting many sweet bees and darling hummingbirds! 
Wishing you a beautiful and creative week!


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  1. Sherri B.April 16, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    You have a pretty start to your quilt. It will be so much fun to see your new block every week.

    Your lavender looks so healthy..I can almost smell it now!

    Have a geat week. xo

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you Sherri!! It does smell wonderful! It's my favorite! xo Heather

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  2. janApril 16, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Heather,
    These are adorable! I just joined and InchyFlowerSwap. Here's the link:http://inchyhexagonswap.blogspot.com/ this is the first time I have done this but we are suppose to swap two hexie flowers each month and the best part is you get to pick the color or style of fabric you need. Some are doing Civil War type or all solids etc... I am going red, aqua and pinks.I think there is still room for another swapper if you are interested.I can't wait to get started.Have fun with yours and let me know if you join up!
    Jan

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you so much Jan! I will head over to check it out! ;) xo Heather

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  3. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    Hi Heather, love the quilt pieces, and really love your pretty lavender, too!

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  4. ImagiMeriApril 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Oh Heather, those are so pretty. My daughter and I are supposed to go fabric shopping in the next few weeks after her new sectional arrives. For her birthday, I'm supposed to recreate valances for her kitchen, breakfast nook and family room, using the ones currently there from the last owner. Once we get this accomplished, I will have a better idea of what to get her for you to make.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you Meri!! Oh, that sounds fun! Just let me know! Have a great day! xo Heather

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  5. GardenOfDaisiesApril 16, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    They are so pretty. I love your fabric choices. I'm not sure I would have the patience for all that hand sewing, but I certainly enjoy them when other people make them. Your lavender looks so pretty. You are so far ahead of us in the growing season.

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  6. CarlaApril 16, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Heather, I have been making hexagons of all shapes and sizes for at least 10 years. I actually have a vintage grandmothers quilt. I was gifted it. Enjoy the process of making yours. I'll be watching ; )

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  7. trishApril 16, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    so beautiful heather :o)

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  8. KathyApril 16, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I'm looking forward to watching your quilt progress. You are off to a good start!
    My lavender is just now starting to bloom. Love to walk by and stroke it release the scent.

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:02 AM

      Thank you so much Kathy! I do the same with the lavender! ;) xo Heather

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  9. homemade@myplaceApril 16, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    lovely flowers!!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  10. donnaApril 16, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I love your flowers and the vintage fabric's. I started a grandmother's flower garden but I put it aside. Your pictures make me want to bring it out again.
    Oh how I would love to be able to grow lavender in my gardens.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:03 AM

      Thank you so much Donna!! Oh, wish you could, too! ;) xo Heather

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  11. Musings from Kim K.April 16, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Such a very pretty start to your quilt. This will be another fun project to watch its progress. I can't believe you have lavender already. I'm trying not to be envious (smile).

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:05 AM

      Thank you Kim!! ;)Hope the flowers start blooming for you soon! xo Heather

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  12. Vintage Sheet AddictApril 16, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Love that fabric looks so good together, beautiful lavender....bet it smells delicious next to your door! :) x

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you Ada!! Lavender is one of my favorites! xo Heather

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  13. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Your quilt is going to be lovely I love your fabrics, dee x

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  14. sweetpea familyApril 17, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    Your flowers are perfect I love the fabric x

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  15. Clara {Clover and Violet}April 17, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Love your flowers they are made with such pretty fabric!! It will be a lovely quilt!

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  16. Naturally CarolApril 17, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Spring time has reached Britain I see...your lovely hexi flowers and lavender really reflect the season Heather!

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks Carol! I am actually in the states, so spring has definitely arrived here, hopefully for those in the Uk, too! Have a great day! xo Heather

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  17. UnknownApril 17, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Can't wait to see your finished quilt! The colors are just the best! chris

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  18. Donna@AllthingsMingApril 17, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I just love the hexies ! Looking forward what is yet to come ... Last year I was in a quilt store in upstate NY and a woman came in with a vintage grandmas garden tablecloth . It was amazing and she had no idea of the treasure in her hand ,she didn't even know what it was! I had to restrain myself from asking to buy it !

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Thanks Donna! Oh, I would have been there right with you trying hard to to buy it! ;) xo Heather

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  19. HannapatApril 17, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Pretty hexies and love lavender. Very jealous that you have some warm weather there!

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    1. vintage greyApril 17, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      Thank you!! Sending some warm weather you way! ;) xo Heather

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  20. HannapatApril 17, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Pretty hexies and very envious of your warmer weather and lush lavender!

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  21. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 17, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    What pretty flowers by your front door! I can't wait until the weather here breaks for good and we can start planting and watching all the pretty flowers bloom. :) Your flowers you are working on are soo pretty! I do love the Grandma's Flower Garden quilts! I look forward to seeing your darling flowers!! :) Happy Wednesday! xo Holly

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  22. Ruby and ArthurApril 17, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I love lavender! Your Grandmothers garden quilt is off to a good start! Jean

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  23. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Pretty flowers and pretty quilt pieces for a pretty lady!

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  24. Sandra (Cherry Heart)April 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Ooh, it will be so beautiful when done. I love those quilts too. Maybe one day I pluck up the courage to make on too!

    S x

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    1. vintage greyApril 22, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you so much Sandra! Oh, I hope you make one!! ;) xo Heather

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  25. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsApril 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Your hexie flowers are so pretty, Heather. Your quilt will be beautiful. It is definitely a labor of love. It will be worth it. I love lavender, too!

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  26. Helen PhilippsApril 18, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Love your grandma's flower garden quilt beginnings, Heather! It will be a gorgeous quilt! And such a lovely sight...lavender in the sunshine too :)
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
    Helen x

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  27. KerriApril 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    The grandmothers flower gardens are so pretty!! Can't wait to see more!!

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  28. mrsmcbeeApril 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Those hexes are beautiful, love your fabric choices, are you using paperpieces??

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    1. vintage greyApril 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you! They are paper pieces. ;) xo Heather

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  29. Annie CholewaApril 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Meant to say ... those hexies are so pretty :)

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  30. koraleeApril 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    These are so pretty....you are so creative...and so inspire me. Love my garden these days as well. xoxoxo

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  31. BarbaraApril 21, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    It's good to have a project you can work at a little bit at a time ... those are just beautiful.

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  32. ...Nina Nixon...April 22, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Lavender and patchwork - so pretty.

    Nina x

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  33. Protector of VintageApril 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Ooh, that flower garden quilt will be so beautiful!! Love your real flowers, too. It is snowing here :(

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    1. vintage greyApril 24, 2013 at 10:39 AM

      Thank you!! Sending some sunshine your way!! ;) xo Heather

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  34. SLRApril 22, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    those hexies are perfect...i hope to learn how to make some one day!

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  35. PaulaApril 23, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Hello sweet Heather, Your patchwork hexie's are beautiful sweetie! I love the fabrics you used! The lavender is so pretty! Isn't it wonderful to see the bees and hummingbirds enjoying it too! Lots of love, Paula xo

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  36. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I love these SO MUCH. You should think about selling just the hexagons individually because I would LOVE to own that blue one up there to use as a mug cozy on my desk!

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    1. vintage greyApril 25, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Thank you so much Cara! So sweet of you! ;) If your interested in the blue one, I would love to do a custom order and make one for you. Let me know!

      heatherlnorris@gmail.com

      Have a blessed week! xo Heather

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