Thanks for stopping by to see my wordy creations!
JUST THE FACTS:
The Hostess: Linda at Buzzing and Bumbling
The Leader of the Blog Hops: Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt
They are both amazing and creative people so you know this is going to be a
blog hop to remember!
As I sewed this quilt with colors that reminded me of that era
and machine embroidered words that were common for me to use,
(minus a few words I don't want my kids or grandkids to know I used)
I couldn't help singing some of the words from "HAIR."
"Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair
Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen
Give me down to there, hair, shoulder length or longer
Here baby, there, momma, everywhere, daddy, daddy...."
I also had the strongest urge to quilt it with yarn in the
corner of each square (like I did during those days) but
I didn't--I just topped stitched and ragged the edges on the peace sign.
This is the label I ran through my inkjet printer using
Blumenthal Lansing Crafter's Images 100-Percent Cotton Poplin
Photo Fabric that I purchased by the roll from Amazon.
I love using it!
Here it is before washing:
My second and third project used Laurel Burch fabric,
"Fabulous Felines Metallic" line.
I love her fabric and feel so sad that she's no longer with us
to keep sharing her creative designs.
I did a little quilting on the fabric before beginning my project.
Using painter's tape helped keep those lines straight and equal.
I found this pattern by Susie D. Designs. It's called
Retro Style Large Handbag
Hopefully, Susie won't see this and wish I wasn't giving her credit for this bag.
I am really and truly pattern-following-challenged,
though I tried really, really hard to make it
come close to what she intended it to look like.
The little coin purse has a machine embroidered cat from Laurel Burch.
The Leader of the Blog Hops: Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt
They are both amazing and creative people so you know this is going to be a
blog hop to remember!
I didn't hang out in Haight-Ashbury.
I didn't go to Woodstock.
I didn't participate in any anti-war protests.
But, I loved that HIPPIE era!
I painted our living room orange, had a couple lava lamps,
and always wore "hot pants" or bell bottom jeans
(I didn't even own a pair of dress pants until after I was married!)
and machine embroidered words that were common for me to use,
(minus a few words I don't want my kids or grandkids to know I used)
I couldn't help singing some of the words from "HAIR."
"Give me a head with hair, long beautiful hair
Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen
Give me down to there, hair, shoulder length or longer
Here baby, there, momma, everywhere, daddy, daddy...."
I also had the strongest urge to quilt it with yarn in the
corner of each square (like I did during those days) but
I didn't--I just topped stitched and ragged the edges on the peace sign.
Blumenthal Lansing Crafter's Images 100-Percent Cotton Poplin
Photo Fabric that I purchased by the roll from Amazon.
I love using it!
Here it is before washing:
Here it is after washing (lousy picture, but the label didn't fade.)
My second and third project used Laurel Burch fabric,
"Fabulous Felines Metallic" line.
I love her fabric and feel so sad that she's no longer with us
to keep sharing her creative designs.
I did a little quilting on the fabric before beginning my project.
Using painter's tape helped keep those lines straight and equal.
I found this pattern by Susie D. Designs. It's called
Retro Style Large Handbag
Hopefully, Susie won't see this and wish I wasn't giving her credit for this bag.
I am really and truly pattern-following-challenged,
though I tried really, really hard to make it
come close to what she intended it to look like.
The little coin purse has a machine embroidered cat from Laurel Burch.
Carol, they are all fantastic! Nice job, especially the groovy quilt.
ReplyDeletegreat post love your quilt... and thanks for hosting a give away too...
ReplyDeletepeace baby
in stitches
So Fun! Love the bag! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove and Peace, paisley and bellbottoms! I can so relate. And I saw HAIR! PS Your purse looks great. What do men know about purses anyway.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower. Love your sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteLove the orange quilt and that your living room was painted orange (so is my kitchen)! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower; thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your hippie era. I was right there with you, lava lamps, orange shag carpet and bell-bottoms/hot pants. Thanks for Sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am not following your blog also.
ReplyDeleteLOve your labels! Have always felt i missed something by born too early to be a hippie!
ReplyDeleteI really like the quilt label you made, I need to try this. I've not been very good about putting labels on my quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Mine is Between U & Me. Cute, huh?
ReplyDeleteHope I win!
As always, I look forward to your posts and this one is wonderful. The 60s were great though I was even less a hippie than you, I think. I laugh that the peace sign is back in vogue - so your wall hanging is too.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower - I will follow you anywhere.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so cool! Love the retro look.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I have followed a blog hop. I am really enjoying all the new sites!
ReplyDeleteLove your words, your purse and your coin purse. All so awesome. Thanks for sharing. Peace out man
ReplyDeleteYour caption made me smile. So many of my photos--and memories--could be labeled "a long time ago". :)
ReplyDeleteI'm from Clatskanie, OR.
And I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding bag and coin purse!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding bag and coin purse!
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Far out!!! They are all groovy!!! Love them all but I love love the pretend you have wings and use them!! That should be my words!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!
ReplyDeletewow great projects carol!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't think that your bag looks like a crown royal bag at all. And I love your little coin purse. Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI love your groovy era and your quilt. I also love the coin purse with the cat on it. Thanks for sharing and inspiring others. My email is sandrag.aiken@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteI live in Stem, NC, it is north of the capital of NC, Raleigh, NC.
I would like to become a following of you. Email address is
ReplyDeletesandrag.aiken@gmail.com.
I was around during the hippie movement, wore bell bottom pants, wanted to burn the bra, but didn't. I didn't do Woodstock, but love some of the music that came out of that time.
I love your orange hippie era quilt. (I watched the Woodstock movie on tv on new year's eve.) And your Laurel Burch bag is beautiful! Your hubby needs to learn that phrase...
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so cute ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm from MI, near Ann Arbor.
I"m a new follower, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Carol - your quilt is really over the top. And yes I did wear hot pants! I even have a picture hidden somewhere of me wearing them. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I'm absolutely a follower! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember the Hippie Era. I also grew up around it. Your quilt turned out beautiful. Thank you for the memories.
ReplyDeleteI loved everything!! You are so creative and your words are perfect!!
ReplyDeletecute bag and I like your words too.
ReplyDeleteI like your projects and your words too!!
ReplyDeleteI love that little purple bag and coin purse with the kitty. your projects are great and I can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds for your blog
ReplyDeletenow that is one groovy quilt! Love the bag and purse too.
ReplyDeleteLike the projects you made with the words that mean a lot to you!. Am from Ontario Canada. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your words and your style!
ReplyDeleteFantastic stuff going on here! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the cat project. :-) We have one cat who is sweet and ornery. ;-) I'm from Central Texas which is quite rainy tonight - praise God! We needed this good rain.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower from UAE
ReplyDeleteFunky.. Nice post. The purse is cute too
ReplyDeleteLove your groovy quilt ... it's really far out man!
ReplyDeletePERFECT!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll check out my daily blog.. my day is the last day
Pat Sloan
Radio show Host... The Voice of Quilting
http://blog.patsloan.com
That is THE CUTEST little coin purse. Groovy!
ReplyDeleteI'm a groovy new follower.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the Laurel Burch fabric with the purse and the cute coin purse.
ReplyDeleteI am living in northern Calif, just north of SF.
I am a follower too!
ReplyDeleteLoved your groovy quilt! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLoved your groovy quilt! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love all your words projects! I also grew up in the hippy era.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower. I can't wait to see what comes.
ReplyDeleteFar out!
ReplyDeleteLove that little coin purse! I'm from Abbeville, Alabama!
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Hiya Carol!!! Love the groovy quilt, I was just a lil thing during the hippie days, but had my bell bottom pants too. Thanks for all your inspiration and beautiful work. Thank you for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!!
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Hiya Carol, I am an email follower, so I catch all your posts. Thanks for having the giveaway. Blessed be, hugs!!!
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Your peace quilt is awesome. The Pacific Northwest is currently cold & not raining!
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New gfc follower: nicolesender
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I love the coin purse! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects Carol. I always love to see what you come up with. Love the 'Crown Royal' bag and the coin purse and the groovy 70's quilt too. Great job...you have been busy!! Wishing I was as productive in Michigan. Thanks for sharing! Happy stitching, Pauline
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