*Posts may contain affiliate links.

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Where Flowers Bloom Blog Hop


Spring has sprung and the flowers are bloomin'!
It's fun to be able to show them off after that long winter season.
They bring renewed hope for a colorful summer.
A big thanks to Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks,
for sharing a little sunshine, with flowers.

I thought and thought on what to do for this hop.
 There are so many floral fabrics and designs for us to work with.
But I wanted to be different...
(I'm sure your finding that one hard to believe)
Then one of those "Eureka" moments hit me
Introducing...
Pachyderms in my Petunia Patch
(Even though I know the flowers in my garden, are water iris)
"Patchwork Elephants", is the real name of this pattern from the 
"Red Boot Quilt Company"

These "be-spectacle'd" silly elephants, just make me laugh!
 Best yet, they bring their own flowers along.
Their welcome, to take a romp thru my garden any time...
And even a little dip in the pond.
We all know just how much elephants love water!
Just as long as they don't disturb my babies!

Most of this fun quilt, came right from my batik "stash".
I'm absolutely in love with their pieced ears, bodies and flowers.
It gives them so much character.
Yes, I do love using up that stash. It's like getting a free quilt from leftovers.
And it keeps my scrap drawers from overflowing!
Win-Win, I'd say.

Toni, brings so much whimsy into everything she designs.
She brought a ton of "happy" into this one!
If you've never taken the time to visit her, I recommend you do so.
She's even got a Facebook group you can find 
HERE
There's just no better place to visit when you need a 
"pick me up"
(Not to mention her $4 Friday sales)
;-)
Hope you have enjoyed your romp thru my Petunias!
It's my turn to take a little siesta now.
;-)
"Sew" hop on over to see what's growing in my fellow bloggers gardens.





Friday, June 15th

 Looking for a fun new hop???
Have a fun freebie pattern or tutorial on your blog, you'd like to share?
There is a plethora of fabulous freebie's online.
Find your favorite and share that with us.
Just make sure you have a working link to it, so we can all enjoy.
As a courtesty, give credit where credit is do.
;-)
What a great way to start on those holiday projects early.
I've got a few spaces available yet, so join in on the fun.
Email your info to Calicojoan@aol.com
Subject line...Fabulous Freebies

Your name
Blog name 
Blog link

Update...
I'm blown away with all the view of my post today,
 and I'm so sorry I can't respond to the comments.
I sure hope blogger figures this out soon. 
Just know you all, have made my day!
til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'

Posted by at

55 comments:

  1. Creativeblonde66June 11, 2018 at 12:17 AM

    Beautiful quilt 💕

    ReplyDelete
  2. TuridJune 11, 2018 at 1:22 AM

    The sweetest little quilt, and so much work. Thanks for the link to the pattern. I might buy it later.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Karen SJune 11, 2018 at 1:53 AM

    I agree. This is the perfect choice for this hop. Love seeing the made in batiks. And the photos in your garden are gorgeous!!!
    Your quilt is wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. KristynJune 11, 2018 at 3:15 AM

    I love those elephants! It reminds me of something you would see in a children's library.

    ReplyDelete
  5. MartinaJune 11, 2018 at 3:15 AM

    that is such a cute quilt! Elephants and flowers are a lovely match!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Velda at the Freckled Fox QuilteryJune 11, 2018 at 3:23 AM

    Love the elephants tiptoeing thru the tulips. Great choice for this Hop.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Elizabeth CoughlinJune 11, 2018 at 4:47 AM

    What a fantastic quilt! I love the color combo you used. Really stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Lisa EnglandJune 11, 2018 at 4:58 AM

    Oh my goodness, just adorable! Your projects always make me smile. I checked out Toni's shop and she sure does have a bunch of cute things, thanks for the link.

    ReplyDelete
  9. eJune 11, 2018 at 5:15 AM

    Another adorable project!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. CarlaJune 11, 2018 at 5:27 AM

    Oh what fun Joan. This is just too cute. You always make me smile with your fun quilty projects and your colorful words in your blog posts. Thank you for joining in on Where Flowers Bloom my friend. The flowers are bright and cheerful here for sure!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 11, 2018 at 5:45 AM

    You always have such fun and colorful projects to share. This is just too stinkin' cute!

    ReplyDelete
  12. KarenJune 11, 2018 at 6:11 AM

    A fun quilt. Lots of work to make it but worth the time.

    ReplyDelete
  13. ScrapatchesJune 11, 2018 at 6:19 AM

    The pachyderms and flowers are so colorful and wonderful! Thanks for leading off the blooming parade with this joyful quilt ... :-) Pat

    ReplyDelete
  14. Danette June 11, 2018 at 6:20 AM

    The Pachyderms with their glasses are so cute. And they look just lovely hanging out in a bunch of petunias. Very nicely done!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Rosemary B❤️June 11, 2018 at 6:36 AM

    I have not been over to your blog in ages, Joan. Not since Missie Samm days perhaps?
    I always enjoy the treasures to create.
    I love this quilt so very much

    ReplyDelete
  16. MelvaJune 11, 2018 at 6:42 AM

    Super cute and fun quilt! Nice job.

    ReplyDelete
  17. SuzeJune 11, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    The pachyderms are adorable and make me laugh, too. What a fun, fun quilt! I adore elephants. My daughters name is Jamie Alison. Her brother was 2 when she was born and he called her Jamie Elephant. I can only think that Elephant was a word he knew and Alison was a foreign word to him.

    ReplyDelete
  18. LJJune 11, 2018 at 6:53 AM

    What an adorable quilt. You have some of the cutest 'idea' quilts; I do love the patchwork elephants. I'm visiting the RBQ company. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJune 11, 2018 at 7:09 AM

    such a fun project,

    ReplyDelete
  20. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJune 11, 2018 at 7:15 AM

    Super cute and colorful.

    ReplyDelete
  21. CalicojoanJune 11, 2018 at 7:33 AM

    follow up comments

    ReplyDelete
  22. Carol SwiftJune 11, 2018 at 8:20 AM

    This was the best romp through petunias I've ever had. I love the elephants and flowers, especially with their little quilts in the ears, etc.
    So cute!

    ReplyDelete
  23. MissPatJune 11, 2018 at 9:23 AM

    Delightful. Made me chuckle.
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  24. KimJune 11, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    This is so cute! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  25. SusanJune 11, 2018 at 11:01 AM

    Adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  26. JANETJune 11, 2018 at 11:12 AM

    Such a cute elephant! He is chilling in the flowers. What a great place to be on a hot day!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Connie Kresin CampbellJune 11, 2018 at 11:47 AM

    What a cute quilt Joan and a perfect way to use your scraps!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Charlene McCainJune 11, 2018 at 12:02 PM

    What a wonderful quilt! Definitely makes me smile. Great choice of patterns, so bright and colorful with a little whimsy. My kind of quilt!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Anna brownJune 11, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    Very cute love the elephants too..great flowers to for sharing.. happyness04431@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. MarianJune 11, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    I am lovin those elephants, so fun and cute, and love how you did the patchwork ears.. Very cute indeed.

    ReplyDelete
  31. SherryJune 11, 2018 at 1:35 PM

    Such a fun quilt, I visited the Red Boot Quilting site to see the fun patterns. Thanks for sharing your beautifully made quilt and a walk around your garden.

    ReplyDelete
  32. QuiltEJune 11, 2018 at 1:52 PM

    Priceless!!
    Though you did have me *giggling* ..... What? Moosestash DID elephants?
    Surely you could have morphed them into Moose! :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. CalicojoanJune 11, 2018 at 5:23 PM

      I know...right! LOL!! This time the pachyderms won out!

      Delete
  33. LisaJune 11, 2018 at 2:18 PM

    This is such a cute quilt! Love everything about it!

    ReplyDelete
  34. tink's momJune 11, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    They are such cute additions to your family, do they have names yet????

    ReplyDelete
  35. ShirleyCJune 11, 2018 at 2:56 PM

    I think you really outdid yourself with this! It's so adorably cute!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Kathy HJune 11, 2018 at 3:14 PM

    Those patchwork elephants are so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  37. Barb NeiwertJune 11, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    Such a fun quilt!!!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJune 11, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    So darn cute! Great use of scraps!

    ReplyDelete
  39. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comJune 11, 2018 at 5:09 PM

    What a fun and adorable quilt you've made!! It's one of the happiest quilts ever.

    ReplyDelete
  40. CalicojoanJune 11, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks to all who visited today. I sure wish I was able to respond to your comments, but know that I've read them all and am overcome with joy! One of these days Blogger will get this mess sorted out, so we can talk again! ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  41. allthingzsewnJune 11, 2018 at 6:08 PM

    These are so cute, love the patchwork added.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Kathy E.June 11, 2018 at 7:10 PM

    Oh, what an adorable quilt! The batiks proved to be a winner on the patchwork elephant ears and flowers. Yes, I was smiling too as my eyes wandered all over soaking up every detail and bright piece of fabric...what fun to make and enjoy forever!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJune 11, 2018 at 8:53 PM

    Oh your quit is a smile maker for sure. Love the colors, and using up scraps and stash. Win/Win.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Susan June 11, 2018 at 8:55 PM

    That is a great quilt, sure to please anyone. The colors of your scraps are brighter than most of mine. =)

    ReplyDelete
  45. Farm QuilterJune 12, 2018 at 12:35 AM

    Love your quilt!! A quilt made from scraps is the best! Besides, with the current cost of fabric, those scraps are precious!!

    ReplyDelete
  46. CarolJune 12, 2018 at 4:51 AM

    Fabulous quilt!! I love those elephants, especially the ones with the patchwork ears! Really sweet--thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Rozz01June 12, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    Impressive use of scraps and great quilt.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Joy from Days Filled With JoyJune 12, 2018 at 12:45 PM

    Awwwww that is such a cute quilt!!! Love it!!! xx

    ReplyDelete
  49. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsJune 12, 2018 at 2:43 PM

    I love this quilt - as well as your whimsy! I believe I may have to purchase a new pattern! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  50. Quilter KathyJune 12, 2018 at 8:41 PM

    Adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  51. SharonJune 13, 2018 at 4:17 PM

    What fun flowers and precious pachyderms! I'm also a fan of Red Boot; such whimsical designs. Thanks for sharing,
    Sharon

    ReplyDelete
  52. Tu-Na QuiltsJune 13, 2018 at 9:37 PM

    I love the elephants, the glasses, the patchwork, the flowers, the flowers in pots, the bright colors...need I go on? WOW!

    ReplyDelete
  53. LucyJune 15, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    Love this quilt, so glad you posted it. I went right to the designers site and purchased 3 of her patterns. love them, thanks for sharing her pattern with us.

    ReplyDelete
  54. MicheleJune 17, 2018 at 11:12 AM

    That is just adorable.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by today. Your comments really do make me day!
;-)

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)