Thanks to Carol of Just Let Me Quilt for organizing another wonderful hop. When I first saw the theme for the 'Born to be Wild' blog hop all that kept going through my mind is the song 'Wild Thing you Make my Heart Sing' sung by 'The Troggs' in 1966. We were to sew something that's jungle-related. Like jungle animals, wild colors or designs, or jungle fabrics. In my defense for going roque, flowers and butterflies are in the jungle. RIGHT? Ahh all is good then, on to my project. Hopefully, Carol forgives me for doing my own thing.
drawing out a plan |
I drew out a design on a piece of freezer paper, it was convenient and big enough to do all on one piece of paper. After that, it was a simple matter to cut out what shapes I wanted to use for the 'Crafted Applique Method' my favourite method by far.
a few fauna and a wild butterfly, yup that fits the guidelines |
For the quilting I did some 'Wild FMQ' from Christina Cameli's books. I stitched in the ditch around my applique pieces.
Okay are you ready, I did actually use an animal print for my project. It just happens to be on the back. It required a little bit of piecing to make it the right size. |
The other bloggers for today are:
Really creative and pretty. Your applique work is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your project! It makes my heart sing, just as it should. (Music and quilting make my heart sing, as well as being able to be with friends and family.) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt! I too love doing applique the Crafted Applique way on some things I make.
ReplyDeleteThat is the song that has ran through my head ever since she released the hop news! Great interpretation of Wild.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for a different interpretation of the theme! Your design is lovely.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing today. this is lovely. Reminds me of the song "Born to Be Wild" This is such a wonderful look at being wild
ReplyDeleteSince I'm always going rogue and doing my own thing, there is nothing to forgive. Butterflies live in the jungle and you did put that jungle fabric on the back, so you're good! I also had that song going through my head while sewing my project. LOL Your musical heart is so pretty and perfectly wild. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful applique. I love the ties to the song. If I am sitting down to sew for a while I always put on good music and sing my heart out. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out perfect! I am so surprised at the huge variety of interpretation of this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteMy hats off to you, who can dream up these things in your mind. I have to see it to imagine it. What a fun quiltie! I bow down to your fabulous imagination!
ReplyDeleteThat song has been stuck in my head all week! Perfect project for this blog. Afterall, butterflies are wild and free, right? Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCrafted Applique is the best method for sure! And I love how you took the challenge and lyrics to combine them into this beautiful and fun finish. I can hear your heart singing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the wild quilting!!!! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI just love song and your quilt is a lovely rendition of the song. Excellent work and excellent 'wild' quilting!
ReplyDeletethat's a great interpretation of the theme well done and beautiful quilting
ReplyDeleteI love this! The applique is perfect. Great project!
ReplyDeleteI love the musical design, if you’d used the sheet music it would match even more
ReplyDeleteThat song is now stuck in my head LOL. I love the heart shaped notes and the nice way you represented hearts singing.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wild thing....singing your own tune. Love your piece!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat project, and the same song that I chose for our hop post. Great minds and all. Thanks for sharing your wild thing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely Wild Thing. I think it fits just find in the guide lines of this hop. Your quilting is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteTerrific project - well done!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us have that same song running through our mind. Glad you are feeling wild and doing your own thing with such a fun project. 😉
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea. It turned out fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun little quilt! I borrowed that book from a friend, bought supplies, but still haven't tried Crafted Applique. LOVE your WILD quilting!!
ReplyDeleteThat's just a lovely project for this blog hop! So pretty! xx
ReplyDeleteI really like this Cindy; it's so you! I love music, so I could see making a similar mini for myself one day, and I heartily agree with you on Crafted Appliqué! You wild quilting is beautiful!
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