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March 16, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Kaleidoscope from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Teleidoscope - is a kind of kaleidoscope, with a lens and an open view, so it can be used to form kaleidoscopic patterns from objects outside the instrument, rather than from items installed as part of it. Invented by John Lyon Burnside III. A spherical ball lens is often used.

What I've been calling kaleidoscope seems to be "one block wonder" quilts. I can't imagine why because they certainly look like kaleidoscopes. Regardless of what we call them, they are a wonder to watch unfold.

We all remember the kaleidoscopes of our youth--the tubes that had a hole to peek into. You'd turn the tube and the colors and designs would change. If like me, you had to share one with seven sisters, your biggest fear was that it would run out of designs. Not that I didn't share, but I did fret. (I was a ...

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March 9, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Sunset / Sunrise from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Yesterday my sister, Courtney, and I were driving home from visiting another sister, Laura. At the top of an overpass, Courtney exclaimed, "Oh look!" We had a perfect view of one gorgeous sunset.

I got only a glimpse because I was driving and this particular overpass makes a serious curve away from the setting sun. Nevertheless, I shared a spectacular moment with Courtney. She has dementia, so every lucid moment is important.

As we drove along, she kept looking back and naming the colors in the sky and I enjoyed the few minutes that she was able to verbalize the ...

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March 2, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: hexagon from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

23 ideas vintage quilting antiques flowers garden for 2019 #garden #flowers #vintage #quilting

Everything old is new again." Have you heard that cliche'? It seems to be especially true these days with the idea of "farmhouse" decor. Now, I won't get into what real farmhouses used to have (and as I was raised in one and knew many families who lived in a true farm house) but it seems that old stuff is popular stuff. If, that is, the "old stuff" is newly made. Haha. A little confusing, no? To me, the best thing about it all is that the cliche' is sort of true: old things have value again. One ...

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February 23, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Coral from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

I was at a total loss for this week's SQI. So I decided to let the fates and Pinterest help me out. I chose the number five. Then I opened my Pinterest app and looked at the fifth item on my feed. I got lucky! It's this pretty building. I immediately focused on that coral. So, coral it is. Yes, life can be that easy.

Sponges and coral come from different phyla, which means they have completely different body plans. Additionally, sponges and...

Pantone was seeking authenticity in 2019, and so Living Coral was picked, an immersive color that you’ll find any and everywhere in 2019. | www.essentialhome.eu/blog

Chartreuse, Mint, and Coral Color Palette - Sarah Hearts

Pantone Quilt 2019 - Cabin Peaks in Living Coral - Cotton + Joy

Little Miss Sawtooth Quilt – #7 – The Coral Romantic Version – Quilt Reveal

How to Use Pantone's Color of the Year, Living Coral, In Your 2019 Products - Craft Industry Alliance

Twinkle and Twine: Finished Quilt: Coral & Yellow Quilt As You Go

19+ Best Ideas For Cake Layer Quilt Patterns Color Combos

Easy Gingham Coral Quilt Top with Fabric Requirements

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February 17, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Tee Shirts from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

I've had several friends ask me about the tee shirt quilts that I've made. That got me thinking about layouts, so I thought I'd share a few with you. This first one is probably the easiest one to use because you can cut all the tees the same size.

24 super ideas for t-shirt quilt layout ideas

KeepsakeSewing: T-shirt Quilt - I Arted Shirt - Ideas of I Arted Shirt #artedshirts - KeepsakeSewing: T-shirt Quilt

Tshirt quilt tutorials!!! I started mine (Mizzou, too, how funny!) a long time ago, but was only going to sew shirt squares together... I'm SO glad I kept my scraps, because this one looks SO much cooler!! I can't wait to get working on it! :D

21 Ideas T-shirt Quilt Ideas Layout Squares #tshirt

tshirt quilt idea - never seen one on the diagonal like this. Much better!.

Jersey t-shirt quilts made from 9 to 49 tees. Memory T shirt

49+ Ideas T-shirt Quilt Layout Design For 2019

has some info on working with irregular shapes

As you can see, making a tee-shirt can be quite creative. If the goal is to get as many tees as possible into the quilt, this last one is a good way to go--cut the designs as small as you can and play with placement to get everything ...

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February 9, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

How about some spiritual inspiration? I found these and pinned them to my "graphic sign decor emblem words inspiration" board. Note: you will not find any derogatory, crude, or foul language on any of my boards, including this one. What is inappropriate in my Godly life, I do not allow in my life.

AA Serenity Prayer Inspirational SIGN by WeHaveAGreatNotion

This is a wood pallet sign that measures either 16 x 16 or 24 x 24. The background is painted White. Wording is Black. I will handpaint, sand for a distressed/shabby chic/vintage look and seal the piece. The back is left unfinished and comes ready to hang with sawtooth hanger. When you place your order, be sure to specify: *Names (if desired) *Date (if desired) Thanks so much for looking & I hope to be able to make this special piece for you

Large Wood Sign - A House is made of Bricks and Beams, A Home is made of Love and Dreams - Subway Sign

FAITH Sign/It Does Not Make Things Easy/It by TheGingerbreadShoppe, $24.95

AND I THINK TO MYSELF WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD Sign Size: 25 x 10 (may vary by up to 1/2) Background: Antique White Lettering: Charcoal Gray Frame: Farmhouse Walnut Back: unfinished wood Turnaround Time: Please See Shop Announcement This is a 100% hand painted and distressed

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January 20, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Buttons (again) from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

One of my most popular posts is this one on buttons. Interestingly, just yesterday (which was Sunday, I'm a day late posting) I found a place to exhibit the quilt mentioned in that post. Anyway I thought it serendipitous enough to pull another SQI from the idea. So, first a few buttons from this board....

12 Vintage Art Deco Black & Ivory Coloured Celluloid Buttons

Mary Engelbreit (@homecompanion) • Instagram photos and videos

And, of course, some button inspired quilts....

how to crazy quilt by hand #Crazyquilting

61+ Ideas Crazy Quilting Ideas Things To For 2019

Embroidery bird wall hangings 32+ super Ideas #embroidery #wall

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January 13, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: 1970 from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Looking back at the 1960s last week was different. And apparently, interesting. Thanks for the comments and the notes. Since, I'm short of ideas for SQI, we're going to visit the decades. One decade a week for a while. Or till we get tired of looking back. Or another idea comes along. So here you are, transported back to 1970-1979 or there about:

Cruising Down “The Boulevard” of the San Fernando Valley During the 1970s - Feature Shoot

Vintage Hallmark Betsey Clark 1975 Date Book Clean & Crisp with no writing.

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January 6, 2020

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: 1960 from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Here are some coincidences for you: just this week Richard and I were noting that we turn 60 this year and we were born in 1960. Tonight I opened blogger to discover (I still don't know how it happened) that I have published--you guessed it--1960 posts. Odd, sure. Gonna let it roll on by? No way!

Immediately I took a screenshot so I could prove it. Ha! But the screenshot was pretty sad as far as being able to see anything. So, I did the unthinkable and enhanced it just a little--enlarged it and turned it into gray scale ...

December 16, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Sherri Lynn Wood workshop from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

I attended a two-day workshop with author Sherri Lynn Wood thanks to the Baton Rouge Modern Quilt Guild and Quilt Guild Acadienne. Held at A&A Sewing Center, this workshop could not have been more. Class fees paid for everything, and I mean everything. That included more delicious food than we could eat. (South Louisiana, y'all. We know how to eat!)

Sherri Lynn Wood (center) with our fearless
leaders, Torch (left) and Lori (right)
Thanks, ladies, for a wonderful weekend!

And now to inspire you, just a few pictures of some of the pieces we worked on. No one ...

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December 8, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Houston 3 from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

My apologies for missing SQI last weekend. I'm happy to say that I have a few more pictures from quilts at the Houston Quilt Festival. These are from Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA) and from "In the American Tradition."

SAQA had a special exhibit entitled "Layered and Stitched: 50 Years of Innovative Art." These are some of my favorite works.

The following quilts are all from the "In the American Tradition" exhibit.

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November 17, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Houston 2 from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

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November 11, 2019

International Quilt Show ~~ Houston (12 winners) from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Best of Show

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November 3, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Houston from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

What a week! It really began on Wednesday, in a way. Richard had a doctor's appointment for plantar fasciitis. We were loading the grandies into the truck when Meme accidentally stepped on the hitch that was lying on the floor of the truck. It slipped out onto the top of my foot. I've been in a boot since, mostly to protect the foot while traipsing around at the Houston Quilt Show.

Houston began early the next morning. We arrived an hour late because traffic in Lake Charles was crazy slow. The delay may have been a good thing ...

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October 30, 2019

Pin It Weekly #296 from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Welcome back to the birds! Sunday's Quilt Inspiration was so very popular that I decided to go with it, one more time. The reason for only one time is that tomorrow I go to Houston to Quilt Festival.

I'll have photos to share later so I'll just show you a few more bird pins in the meantime. Check out the cuteness in these fabric, paper, sculptural and mixed media birds.

New Free of Charge color pencil drawing Tips Put in writing painting will be single, for example it provides a solo hued, however with several brightness values. Wh #Charge #color #drawing #Free #pencil #Tips

Bird Ornaments fabric stuffed body and fabric covered poster board wing

Quilt block idea. Applique the triangles and petals, embroider the beaks, tails, and stems.

Blue Bird on a Poppy 8 X 10 custom matted print - MyKingList.com

All Dressed Up Reproduced from my original colored pencil drawing, this print comes sandwiched between a professionally hand-cut white mat and archival foam board. It is signed on the mat, sealed in a biodegradable plastic sleeve, and ready for the standard 8 X 10 frame of your choice. Ships via

Blue Bird sur une impression personnalisée emmêlé de coquelicot 8 X 10

Bug Art B024 Four Blue Birds greetings card

Making a Spring Bird Souvenir on Your Own - Alaskacrochet.com

Bird 1 bird toys embroidered bird mothers day gift bird | Etsy

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Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Fantastic Birds from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Fantastic here takes on the meaning of fantasy. Birds that artists like to invent. Here are a few examples from the art world.

Big tropical bird , #Big #bird #Tropical

ArtStation - Dead birds, Patrycja Wójcik

Heart Strings & Raven Wings: Fine Art Bird Print

So how does one turn fantasy into a quilt? Well, quite easily I'm not entirely sure this first one is a quilt. It's a sewn art piece (I assume) that may have quilted segments. It's on the Bernina website.

Ausstellung Russische Quilts Textile Fantasies of Vladimir Telnykh: Kursk Nightingale

Vintage Bird Wall Art from Debbie Mumm—Quick Weekend Quilts!

Have a great week everyone. I hope to see you in Houston on Thursday and Friday for International Quilt Festival. Email me at mary.marcotte@gmail.com and let's try to meet in person ...

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October 21, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Butterflies from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

A few winged flowers from my "butterfly moth caterpillar" board

Why Native Plants Are Better for Birds and People | Audubon

Mariposa Protographium Marcellus Estados Unidos y Canadá More

Most Beautiful Butterflies in the World [Amazing Colors & Shapes]

And a little summer play outfit
that I made for Milly last year.

A few quilts inspired by them to inspire you!

Butterfly quilt pattern by Nadra Ridgeway of ellis & higgs. Patchwork pattern, easy quilt pattern, spring quilt ideas, spring crafts, spring DIY craft project, easter project, butterfly quilt block, pillow, cushion, placemat. Patchwork Anleitung, NÃ¤hanleitung Patchworkdecke, Kissen, Wandbehand, Schmetterling, Ostern, FrÃ¼hlings-Deko, FrÃ¼hling Deko DIY, Geschenk, Patchwork Ideen, Geschenke selber machen, NÃ¤hen fÃ¼r Ostern, DIY fÃ¼r Ostern, NÃ¤hen fÃ¼rs Baby.

Covered in Stitches » Butterflies Fly with Me

This easy, breezy quilt is fun to make as a baby quilt, wall hanging or increase the size for a bed quilt. It is pieced and butterflies are machine applique. By Vicki Stratton.

My Butterfly quilt pattern by Janeene Scott

Lastly, a little butterfly
quilt I made in 2011.

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October 14, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: F O O D from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Sure, why not let food be an inspiration? It's full of color, texture, shape. Certainly I've seen quilts with apple motifs.

I'm just popping in to finally share this fun quilt I finished about a week or two ago. I've been at the very end of a tight deadline (lik...

And there's the apple core block, which is rare these days because of the difficulty, I suppose.

Feedsack Fun! Vintage 30s Apple Core QUILT TOP 101x72"

Cornbreadandbeansquilting.wordpress.com Wonderful apple core quilt! I like this... it makes it wonderful... with the white!!!

Then there are pumpkin quilts that are also popular at this time of year.

New Sewing Patterns - Pumpkin Pot Holder Sewing Pattern

Fall Flight is a 66” x 76” throw quilt featuring Carried Away Quiltings signature pumpkin block, alternating with scrappy flying geese blocks. The sample quilt features fabric by Fig Tree & Company for Moda, with the orange prints coming specifically from the Farmhouse II collection. Eight fat

An idea for a stripes, boxes, and triangles quilt in rainbow????

And summer veggies, like tomatoes, squash blossoms, and chili peppers.

Quilting tomatoes. Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

Chile Pepper Quilt - I just love this quilt, especially the freehand quilting that looks like bricks!

Antique Handmade SQUASH BLOSSOM Applique Quilt ..

Made by @Marsha Myrum, this comment is from her: My original design for hot chili peppers. Made this for a friend.

Are you convinced that food can inspire us to make yummy quilts? Enjoy your week and your supper!

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October 7, 2019

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: BUTTONS from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

One of my most popular SQI posts is from this one back in 2013. I thought that since it's a favorite, we could revisit the idea. So, the idea is the same; the pictures are updated. Let's start with creative ways to use buttons.

Custom Button Picture that you can Personalize | Etsy

Custom Hummingbird Wall Art Made To Order Button Picture | Etsy

easter crafts with buttons #eastercraft #craftsforkids

Handmade Gifts - 30 Creative and Best Ideas for All Occasions

And for a few quilts inspired by buttons...

Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew A fat quarter quilt in 3 sizes. Perfect for a confident beginner. We also include this pattern in the kit of the same name.

@stashbandit posted to Instagram: I took a little block idea and made it into this quilt that I named I'm Sew Happy. QM called it Sewful Things. It was great fun to make! Blues are tricky in scrap quilts, and I have many, many reject blocks left over. #scrapquilt #scrapquilts #stashsewing #patchwork #patchworkquilt #patchworkquilts #quilt #quilts #quilting #makeextraordinaryscrapquilts #hqstitch #likeastashbandit #dianeharris #stashbandittrunkshows #sewing #sew #sewingproject #thimbles #buttons

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