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14 January 2015

Let's Bee Social #55

Midweek news.  Yesterday I posted this photo and shared about my source of inspiration for this baby quilt design.  I also wrote about the processes I followed to arrive at this point.  You can read that post here.


Happily, Northcott Fabrics is as excited to see this come to life as I am, and will be sponsoring this project.  I can hardly wait to see those bright solids from their ColorWorks cottons collection become shaped into these adorable animals!   Hmmmm..... I'm thinking the making of these blocks would be great material for a tutorial or two.  What do you think?

Is anyone up for a Quilt Along?
Let's have some ELEPHUN!

Beginning in February, I plan to show a block each week and would like to encourage you to quilt along and test them out.  You can try out as many or as few blocks as you like.  Make a quilt or make a mini.  Make a cushion.  Make whatever your imagination leads you to make!

A quilt along button has been added to the right sidebar.  If you are interested in quilting along, please add the button to your blog and help to spread the word.

Join the Elephant Parade!


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NOW.... Let's PARTY!!!!  What's new with you?


If you are not sure what Let's Bee Social is all about, you can read the details here.








Before I sign off, just wanted to let you know....
It's day 3 of the Island Batik - Sock Hop Blog Hop and I am heading over to visit with Connie @ Freemotion by the River .  She's always got something beautiful to share on her blog.


Let's BEE SOCIAL and offer Connie a warm Sew Fresh Quilts welcome!



Keep On Quilting On!




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49 comments:

  1. Vera14 January 2015 at 00:16

    Yay, great news!

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  2. Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl14 January 2015 at 00:43

    Oh what cool news, Lorna! And it will be fun to see it as a Quilt Along. I might just have to participate for a block or mini... I look forward to it! :)

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  3. Lace Faerie14 January 2015 at 01:08

    Sounds like fun! Looking forward to this QAL!

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  4. Teje Karjalainen14 January 2015 at 01:36

    Hi Lorna! Good news! I'm so happy you get solids to make this Super quilt! I do my best to join the QAL Your elephants will march on my sidelist. Happy sewing day! x Teje

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  5. Hildy14 January 2015 at 03:03

    That'll be a lot of fun!

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  6. Quilting Stories14 January 2015 at 03:19

    Really fun project Lorna, so sweet, and kids love elephants!

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  7. Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow14 January 2015 at 05:30

    What a cute quilt this will be! :)

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  8. Marly14 January 2015 at 06:25

    I'm in for the QAL, I love your hefalumps (as Winnie the Pooh said ); now just to find the time!

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  9. Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty14 January 2015 at 06:34

    Elephun? Hahahahaha!

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  10. Kate14 January 2015 at 07:09

    I'd surely like to try a few of these blocks. :)

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  11. Leanne Parsons14 January 2015 at 07:59

    That will be a sweet baby quilt, Lorna! Those elephants are really adorable.

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  12. Ruth14 January 2015 at 08:47

    Definitely in for the QAL - this looks like so much fun!

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  13. Cheryl14 January 2015 at 08:52

    What a wonderful quilt a long idea! I am totally in!

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  14. Zenia Rene14 January 2015 at 08:53

    This would be a great tutorial! I may consider doing the QAL too!

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  15. Podunk Pretties14 January 2015 at 08:58

    What a creative and original idea. Love the pops of color!

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  16. Andrea @ Mouse in My Pocket14 January 2015 at 09:20

    Those elephants are adorable. Congrats of getting a sponsor for the project.

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  17. Patti14 January 2015 at 09:41

    Yes! I was hoping you'd have a QAL! I have a new grand-boy due in a few months and this will be fantastic! Thanks for all that you share with us, Lorna! You're a doll!

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  18. Carla14 January 2015 at 10:18

    That sounds so fun Lorna! I hope to have time to try an elephant or two : )

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  19. Lara B.14 January 2015 at 10:47

    "Elephun" Hee hee hee. Lorna, this is wonderful all around! I love the playfulness of your design and now how cool that you are going to do Elephant Parade as a Quilt-along!!! And how cool that Northcott is sponsoring you! I foresee an upswing in sales for that great Ed Emberley elephant fabric. I have to go buy some now. LOL One of the things on my very long "to do" list is to make another baby quilt, so count me in! I probably won't finish in time, but it will be fun attempting. Thank you for doing this for all of us!

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  20. Rachel14 January 2015 at 10:51

    I really like this quilt! It's very cool that you're going to share this. Is it going to be paper pieced?

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  21. Joanna @ Riddle and {Whimsy}14 January 2015 at 11:02

    Ooh I think I might just have to make an elephant or two :)

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  22. Daytona Damsel14 January 2015 at 11:14

    I love this quilt and may have to try a few of those blocks.

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  23. Lara B.14 January 2015 at 11:18

    PS - I forgot to ask you this Lorna: How much fabric do we need for the backing if we make the whole quilt?

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  24. Jayne14 January 2015 at 11:49

    Oh how cool! Love the sponsor news! I may have to try this QAL out. It's to dang cute to resist!

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  25. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation14 January 2015 at 12:39

    those elephants are just precious! Too. cute!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  26. Cynthia Brunz Designs14 January 2015 at 12:52

    Sounds like fun! I will have to find a way to make a block or two.

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  27. Scrapatches14 January 2015 at 13:52

    Love the elephants ... may have to sew a few of these ... :) Pat

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  28. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 14:06

    um, yes! it's ADORABLE and i would love some tutorials! can't wait! :)

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  29. Terry14 January 2015 at 15:19

    Thanks for the elephant quilt along! I hope to make at least a small quilt. :0)

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  30. Anonymous14 January 2015 at 15:35

    Sound like this will be a fun quilt along!

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  31. Sew Stitching Cute14 January 2015 at 15:40

    Totally in on this and can't wait! I've added it to my blog... this is going to be great!!! Loving this so much!

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  32. Laney14 January 2015 at 17:12

    Oh I think this would make a FUN QAL! :)

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  33. Lisa J.14 January 2015 at 17:37

    I'm looking forward to joining in at least with a mini for your fun looking quilt along.

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  34. Pam14 January 2015 at 18:28

    What fun, I may have to make an elephant or two!

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  35. Rosa14 January 2015 at 18:44

    Súper fun.is this piercing or aplique pattern?

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  36. Amy, a redeemed sheep14 January 2015 at 20:09

    Now this is an adorable quilt idea!!

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  37. Jean14 January 2015 at 20:48

    Yes! I am joining in.

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  38. Vicki14 January 2015 at 20:52

    So exciting that Northcott is sponsoring your new quilt! It is just darling and I know that your QAL will be fun.

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  39. EmileeHope14 January 2015 at 21:09

    I don't think my other comment went thru-I adore elephants so am so excited about this! Now to just hope I can find the time for sewing next month since baby #3 is due on the 3rd!

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  40. Bente-I like to QuiltBlog15 January 2015 at 07:48

    Love the elephants AND the turtle ♥
    I'll take the Button into my sidebar and I do look forward to Sew ALong ☺
    Bente

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  41. Val's Quilting Studio15 January 2015 at 08:43

    Oh Lorna these elephants mayyyyy be hard to resist!!! :)

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    1. Val's Quilting Studio15 January 2015 at 08:44

      okay I couldn't resist and added you button to my blog!! Woot woo!

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  42. Anonymous15 January 2015 at 15:28

    These are so cute. Looking forward to the QAL.

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  43. Unknown15 January 2015 at 16:56

    So Cute!

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  44. Unknown16 January 2015 at 03:38

    Oh that is so cute, and it would be fun to do the quilt along, I might have to go slower depending on how I am feeling as I am not well. but tank you and GOD bless

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  45. Angelia Lanouette16 January 2015 at 17:27

    Elephant Parade is so adorable....I would love to sew along!

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  46. Anonymous16 January 2015 at 22:13

    Hiya Lorna!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the Elephant Parade!!! I've added the link to my blog, and I hope I'll be able to join in on the QAL. Congrats on the Northcott sponsorship. Can't wait to see it come together. Thanks for sharing with us. Blessed be, hugs!!! Pam

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  47. Rachel @ Quiltineering20 January 2015 at 12:43

    Love the quilt along idea. I wont be able to do it in February but I may tag along a bit later if thats okay!!

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  48. Cathy21 January 2015 at 12:06

    I saw something on this about a week ago on instagram and loved it! Then today saw a post somewhere about the quilt along and I backtracked to find you. I LOVE IT!!! My daughter wants to be a vet and is nuts about elephants. Your design is fabulous and I can't wait to join in.

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Your kind comments certainly make my day!