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January 30, 2012

Fuel Free Recreation

This photo was taken from a kayak on one of the inner coastal canals in Naples, FL.  It was great fun, but I admit we were exhausted after 3 hours paddling in the hot sun.

I used Kim Klassen's "Simplicity" texture (multiply at 60%) over top and a frame from  Digital Scrapper.


Using this photo as inspiration, I made a small quilt (18x22) using my felting machine and sewing machine.  It needed a little something - I added an egret which I created using free motion machine embroidery.
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53 comments:

  1. JeanneJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Just beautiful! I love kayaking,and this looks like such a great place! Lovely!

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  2. ann @ studiohydeJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Looks like you had a good time with the kayak. From your photograph you have made such a great job of the quilt, it looks just like the photo.

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  3. LuiJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Such a wonderful rendition! You are truly creative!

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  4. A Creative GraceJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Yes, you're so clever, it's beautiful! I love the original picture too :)

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  5. Lisa GordonJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I have never seen anything quite like this quilt Pat. It is just beautiful!! The image itself is wondeful, but to be able to turn it into a quilt? Truly, how talented you are!!

    Thank you so much for sharing with us this week at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a fantastic day!

    lisa.

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  6. mypinkprettiesaboutmeJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Hi Pat finally catching up from PS. Looks like you had a great time.

    HPS

    LL

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  7. KiaJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Wow, your quilt is stunning, Pat! :) Love it! And the photo you took from the kayak is beautiful too, what a pretty place! :D
    Have a lovely day!
    xo

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    You're very creative Pat, Just lovely...x

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  9. MarcieJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    This is so clever and creative. Love what you did here. Very inspiring!

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  10. AngieJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Oh Pat! This is SO cool AND you put a bird on the branch! Hah! I LOVE it! :-D

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  11. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 31, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    You have a wonderful blog. I love the small quilt you made from the picture. Fantastic!!

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  12. NancyJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    You are so talented, Pat. I'm dumbfounded at how much you can do!

    Loved the photo, but then I saw the quilt. In love with it! :)

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! I love the Egret that you added.

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  14. MulticoloredPiecesJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Hi, Pat. I enjoyed seeing your kayak quilt. Lovely water and sky effects.
    Best, nadia

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  15. MichelleJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Nice compostion with the kayak leading the eye into the photo. wonderful touch adding the egert, perfect spot for it, nice proportion on size too. Just wonderful creativity...now is that a journal quilt or a mug rug or a mini doll quilt, or framed artwork?

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  16. Gardening in a SandboxJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    What a lovely quilt. What a marvelous thing to do. V

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  17. Pam @ The Blue BetweenFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    ahhh, kayaking - one of my favorite things to do. Your little quilt is really wonderful!

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  18. Tatjana ParkachevaFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Nice works.

    Regards and best wishes

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  19. Helen PigottFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Stunning work, wish I could produce something as lovely, coming to you from WOYWW have a lovely crafty week x

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    I'm jealous that you can practically kayak whenever you want. I get out on the water as much as possible but as we live in Michigan I lose a good half of the year to the weather!! Beautiful photo and quilt too, the egret is the perfect touch.

    Hugs
    Brenda 115

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  21. KarenFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    WOW your quilt is amazing, you are clever :)

    Have a fab WOYWW and a great week, Karen #108

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  22. DiFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Fabulous work! So realistic too - calling from WOYWW. Di xx

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  23. StephanieFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Oh my goodness--that quilt is just fabulous. Wonderful work!

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  24. AngenitaFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Very pretty. It's amazing you can make something like this by looking at a photo.

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  25. LouFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    WOW that is fantastic Lou @#26

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  26. Bugged DesignsFebruary 1, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    How cute is that egret! One very talented lady, lovely work. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. MayFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Beautiful work, Have a great week WOYWW, hugs May x x x

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  28. DaniellaFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Your photography is killer!! But that quilt is amazing!!! You are so multi talented!!
    xxDaniella

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  29. okienurseFebruary 1, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful...your photography is awesome but then to take and transform it into a quilt...genius! I am offering up some blog candy so come leave a comment on my blog and get a chance to win! Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Vickie #90

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  30. Lunch Lady JanFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Although I sew, I have never tackled anything like that embroidery/collage. It is amazing. I was looking at the stitching in close up - do you use the walking foot on your machine or is there a special attachment? It's a wonderful effect. whatever, the water is particularly good :)
    Hugs, LLJ #68 xx

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  31. HeARTworksFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Love it! The bird was the perfect touch! Patsy

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  32. Lisa-JaneFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Wow! That is absolutely stunning! I love these techniques but its not something I could ever do. I'm happy just to gaze at collages like yours in admiration. Truly beautiful.

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  33. LinneaFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Really beautifully done. You are very talented.

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  34. Dominique GohFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    That's really lovely craftwork.. you are really talented.. I can't sew at all..

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  35. Kenya G. JohnsonFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Wow Pat! I am in awe of you girl! First let me tell you that I'm spoiled. I had my mouse hovering the first picture saying, "What did she do?" Then I scrolled down ;-) That is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  36. PatriceFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Wonderful!

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  37. scrappymo!February 2, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Stunning! What talent...

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  38. Dr Sonia S VFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    How lovely and unique your project looks
    Cheers from Bangalore, India
    Sonia
    cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  39. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Ummmm....WOW....on the quilting!

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  40. hannahFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Hot sun???
    It's only just gone January.
    You are so clever with your needle art. Can't begin to comprehend how you do all that. Love the egret. This is the reverse [in an obscure sort of way] of people killing egrets to decorate their garments and hats with their feathers. Just as well that is outlawed these days.

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  41. LVFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    It may have been a tiring day for you, but you still came up with a great post from your outing. Very well done.

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  42. NatureFootstepFebruary 3, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    you are good making a quilt like that. Thanks for sharing it. :)

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  43. Sue McPeakFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Excellent transfer of photo to fabric. How fun to capture the moment in multi-media. Loved seeing this. Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  44. The French HutchFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Hi Pat, What a fabulous photograph but when I see what you made from it I realize just how talented your are. your quilt is amazing. Your kayak trip I'm sure was fun but three hours in the FL sun would do me in! Happy Pink Saturday.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  45. HollyFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Wow, Pat! You are adventuresome and inspiring! I did not know there was such a thing as a felt machine. How neat that would be! This weekend there is a big sewing expo in Denver but with 2 feet of snow, I don't think I'm going to get to go. love the creativity that you see!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  46. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Wow very creative!

    Pink Cupcakes, have a great weekend!

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  47. CREATIVE KHADIJAFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:12 AM

    How Nice..so perfect!

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  48. Sherri B.February 4, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Oh my, this is beautiful! What a gift you have...I've always wanted to learn to quilt, but don't know if I have the patience. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous creation! (and your textured image is lovely, too)

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  49. UnknownFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    That's lovely!
    I'm working my way through this weeks WOYWW - I’m over half way through now!

    Sheena
    xxx

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  50. LVFebruary 4, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Thanks for taking the time from your busy life to visit. No, I did not wear that hat to the rodeo. In fact, it is not mine and have not been to the rodeo in years.

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  51. cardmaking birdFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Wow - Pat, it's beautiful, and the detail is amazing!! Hugs, Marie x

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  52. Regina February 5, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Awesome!

    Happy Pink!

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  53. Angela ToucanFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    so clever

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