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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

tree applique block

This block is for Melissa in my Block Swap 2 group. Based on this tutorial over at Cluck, Cluck, Sew.
 
I couldn't make it with the simple, oval leaf shapes--I made mine a tulip tree. One of my favorite trees when I was studying botany in college. One of my friends has one in her yard at her new house--lucky! I think they have a very cool leaf shape and pretty flowers too. If you were wondering, the scientific name is Liriodendron tulipifera. 
Have a great Wednesday!
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16 comments:

  1. Audrie2/17/10, 3:28 PM

    That's so cute! Tulips are one of my favourites.

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  2. KaHolly2/17/10, 4:02 PM

    I am loving it!! Tulip trees are beautiful, and your block certainly makes the grade in my book!! So, you've got a little botany under your belt? My kind of girl! ~karen

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  3. SEWButterfly2/17/10, 4:36 PM

    pretty!

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  4. Cas2/17/10, 4:46 PM

    This is so beautiful. I have a tree obsession. I love pics of them and art with trees in it. My favorite tree just happens to be a tulip tree...I am lucky enough to have one in my yard...my Mom planted it for me 19 years ago (I live in the home I grew up in). I love this block thank you for posting it!

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  5. Anonymous2/17/10, 5:06 PM

    Love it! And thanks for reminding my about the tulip tree - we had a hughe one in our front yard growing up. It's one of the few trees whose scientific name I remember from college - OH so long ago - Liridendron tulipifera!

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  6. Lorilee2/17/10, 5:38 PM

    I love how it turned out!! I can't wait until the real tulip tree blooms!

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  7. Leslie2/17/10, 7:10 PM

    i love this!!! it is adorable. i have never seen a tulip tree before.

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  8. Erika Mulvenna2/17/10, 7:20 PM

    It turned out very nice! My neighbor has a giant huge old tulip tree that borders our property. I love those leaves, and they are literally as big as my head!

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  9. Anonymous2/18/10, 1:07 AM

    wow looks super - such pretty shapes for a tree - i've never heard of a tulip tree before

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  10. Kelly2/18/10, 6:26 AM

    I love the changes you made!! So much character, it's lovely!

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  11. Natalia from Piece N Quilt2/20/10, 6:17 PM

    I LOVE this block! It's darling. I've been staling this tutorial for quite some time now.... someday I'll make a cute tree too! :)

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  12. Pat2/22/10, 11:18 AM

    How cute your items are. Like your blog.

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  13. Rita @ Mochi Studios2/22/10, 2:02 PM

    Wow! This is so pretty! I love your tulip tree! You're so talented with applique! Thanks for the tute link too!

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  14. Julie @ Jaybird Quilts2/22/10, 8:39 PM

    love this!! i so want a block like this...

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  15. Scarlett Burroughs2/24/10, 5:36 AM

    I like your block so much I linked to it here

    http://quilting.craftgossip.com/ta-dah-tree-applique-block-for-a-swap/2010/02/24/

    Great job.

    Scarlett Burroughs
    Quilting Editor, Craft Gossip

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  16. Lisa Readman2/27/10, 7:05 PM

    This is my favorite tree too! I always wondered what they were. Now I know. Thanks! (The quilt block is great too.)

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