Monday, October 29, 2012

It's time for something a little Wicked...

BUUUAHAHAHAHA...Today is my day for the Wicked Blog Hop

Thanks goes to Mdm Samm and Wendy for hosting this wicked good party!  They have done an awesome job of keeping us all in line once again...

When thinking of the theme for this hop, my mind went straight to Edgar Allan Poe with a little Vincent Price thrown in for good measure...

I found this video I had to share...

 And this is the 10.5 inch block that The Raven inspired...
I used these birds from Martha Stewart for templates and backed the black fabric with Steam a Seam 2 Lite...
and bonded to this wonderful print from P& B Textiles called Scraffito

And then, rather than say Nevermore...I made lots more birds 
(13 !!) and ended up with this spooky quilt...
The Raven OR Crows in the Beanfield

 Here is the quilt up against our ready to harvest bean field I was inspired by...
 I quilted around each bird which made them slightly puffy as well as on the horizontal lines of the print...


 See the resemblance?  Maybe a bit of artistic license, lol!! Wish I could've taken a pic of some crows...we often see them in groups  especially once the field has been harvested (the collective noun for a flock of crows is poetically a "murder of crows"...just sayin'...).

I have a habit of a small giveaway for these hops and this one will be no different...if you would like to win a half yard of one of my current favorite prints from Moda's Sweetwater Mama Said Sew, leave me a comment.  If you are a no-reply blogger make sure you leave an email address where I can reach you or I will draw again.  I will draw for a winner at the end of the hop which will be on October 31st.
 

Hope you enjoyed my somewhat spooky addition to the hop...now make sure you go and visit the other fine folk I share the day with!!


  Monday, October 29th


 Ariane Quilts

Cindy Crafty Creations

.Quiltscapes.
Sentimentalstitches
Moosestash Quilting
Krislovesfabric<--this is me!!
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Stitchinbythelake
Rose Creations
Simplesew
Charlottes Creations
Betty - That Other Blog
Alexa's World


And you can find the whole Wicked Schedule here


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107 comments:

  1. WendyOctober 29, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Oh my goodness, Kris! You are wickedly good! Awesome!! The whole quilt with all the crows .... WICKED! Great job :)

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  2. ♥DuffOctober 29, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    What an amazing quilt! I love all the negative space and the high contrast with low-volume fabrics (is that an oxymoron?)--this is such an eye-popper!! So glad to see such fine workwomanship!

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  3. Britt-IngerOctober 29, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    The quilt with the ravens are sew awesome. I love it sew much and a wonderful idea with sew much negative space to quilt.
    Thanks for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Sweden

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  4. Heleen GrootOctober 29, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    That is a spooky quilt! You did an amazing job. It looks exactly like the picture, so no artistic license! Well done, but.....your cackle needs some work! It should be more like HEHeheheheheh....but I could be wrong of course!

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  5. GillOctober 29, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    I love this bird!! I've been looking for ages for a bird outline! I hope you don't mind but I'm going to trace it from the computer screen!!
    Thanks!

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  6. Sunshine GirlOctober 29, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Oh I sew love your quilt - those crows look fabulous on that background material dont they. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. TheresaOctober 29, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    oh that is brilliant, what a great quilt - very wicked and evil looking :)

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  8. JudiOctober 29, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    WOW! What a BRILLIANT quilt! Reminds me of the old Alfred Hitchcock film 'The Birds' which I first watched as a child ... it still freaks me out at 53!!!

    Judi

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  9. ThearicaOctober 29, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I love that quilt!!! and please share where you found the background fabric. Hope you make Honorable Mention!

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  10. Lisa EnglandOctober 29, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    I love that Raven quilt! So unique! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. charlotteOctober 29, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    I loved your block...then I saw the quilt and I am over the moon for that. Perfect!!! The background fabric is so perfect too. Great job and so glad you shared with us today. Now I want one...and I don't like doing applique much!!!

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  12. JulieOctober 29, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    I love the crows. Would look great on a quilt I am making for my husband. Thanks

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  13. UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Kris love the crow quilt. Can u tell me where you got the crows? I went to MS and could not find them.....wonderful job

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  14. AureaOctober 29, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Hi Kris Really like your quilt. Thanks for sharing where the idea came from. I like the crows since we all have them and yes, it did remind me of the movie Birds. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  15. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 29, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    The Crow/Raven is a powerful symbol and I love your quilt with them! Will have to look for those, so thank you for posting source. And the fabric is just great as a back drop for them. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. ValspierssewsOctober 29, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Such fabulous birds. I love the way you put them on the quilt. I would love to go in the draw for the give away. Thanks.

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  17. CarinOctober 29, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    OMG ... you made a beautiful quilt. I love those raven/crows spread on the quilt and you did choose a beautiful fabric for the background.... LOVE it !!
    Thanks for the wonderful give away.

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  18. StitchinByTheLakeOctober 29, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    What an amazing quilt! I love the background fabric you chose - it's simply perfect for those crows! blessings, marlene

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  19. VivianOctober 29, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    I love that quilt, I will have to pick up some of that background fabric. I just may have to make one myself. Thanks for the giveaway. i was just eyeing that Moda fabric. Vivian

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  20. CatherineOctober 29, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    How creative! I would never have thought of Ravens. Great quilt. Thanks for the Giveaway AND Vincent Price! What a treat.

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  21. SparkyOctober 29, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Ohhh my...you have no idea what you did to me this morning....lol I just heard THE GIRL an HBO special will be aired this Sunday on Tippi and Hitchcock....I will be placing this movie in my recording for today...I love this movie...could watch it over and over...with this quilt...welllll I would never resurface...it is amazing Kris...well done...the fabric, the crows/rAVENS...PERFECTION..

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  22. gpcOctober 29, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your quilt -- I don't like being scared, but I love ravens!

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  23. EllenOctober 29, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Kinda spooky and wonderfully unique! It reminds ne of the Hitchcock movie too. Love your quilt! Happy Halloween!

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  24. JeanieOctober 29, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Love your crow quilt! I found some cutouts at the dollar store and plan to do something similar. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

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  25. RosaOctober 29, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Love,love your quilt,very creative.I`d love be in the draw.Thanks for sharing!

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  26. UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Your quilt is terror-rific! Seriously, I really love it!

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  27. Barb NeiwertOctober 29, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Kris - Madame Samm gave you Most Honorable Mention for Outstanding Project - you Wicked girl, you! Congrats! I love it. Thanks for posting The Raven video. When I was in junior high (dating myself here), we could stay after school to watch different 'spooky' movies, probably once a month or so. Anyway, quoth I, this was my favorite. I'm going back to watch the video now so I can remember why....

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    1. Barb NeiwertOctober 29, 2012 at 8:56 AM

      Now I remember - it was The Pit and The Pendulum.

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  28. thepiececorpsOctober 29, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Great project! I am making one!!! Thanx, B-)

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  29. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Lovin the bird quilt. I posted it on my FB page...Reminds me of the old movie "The Birds". WICKED! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. Jane's QuiltingOctober 29, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    I like your bird quilt...It is adorable. Very good idea!! Thanks for the giveaway and for sharing your quilt. Happy Halloween.

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  31. PattyOctober 29, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I LOVE your quilt. My granddaughter has a thing for crows. I might have to make a pillow or throw for her. Thanks for the great idea.And thanks for a great giveaway.

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  32. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsOctober 29, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I love your quilt. What great ideas you had for making it!

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  33. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 29, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Wonderful quilt...so Hitchocky. Congrats on being one of the chosen!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win Moda's Sweetwater Mama Said Sew. That is a great design.

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  34. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 29, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Oh; I love the quilt!! You did a wonderful job on this; it is just so inventive....thanks for the giveaway too

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  35. MommarockOctober 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    This is GREAT! I might even finish a quilt if I thought of an idea like this.. I just never think of ideas like this LOL.

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  36. LindaOctober 29, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Your crow quilt is stunning! I love the contemporary look it has! Great job!

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  37. Kathy HOctober 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Great quilt, I think I counted 13 of those crows. I think it looks just like your harvest field. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Needled MomOctober 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous and so appropriate for the season. Love your fabric choice.

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  39. MargaretOctober 29, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    your quilt is indeed spooky. I love it. I would never have thought to do something like that. Thanks for sharing. I am so wanting some of the Mama said Sew fabric. Thanks for a chance to win some.

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  40. Carol SwiftOctober 29, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Oooo, so wicked...I love that it creeps me out just looking at it. Even so, I want to make one! LOL

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  41. Charlene SOctober 29, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Wicked choice of subjects! Crowscare awesome noise makers and really quite beautiful. Your quilt showed that.

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  42. MaryOctober 29, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    What a great job you did with your Raven! Thank you for sharing.

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  43. Lorene HolbrookOctober 29, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I LOVE your quilt! what a great idea!!!!

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  44. Bonnie58October 29, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Great quilt. Love the ravens. Thanks for sharing
    bonnielarson58@gmail.com

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  45. SallieOctober 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Great job! Thanks for participating in the Wicked hop and for the giveaway!

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  46. BizyStitchesOctober 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Love the crow quilt and I can see how the back ground would make you think of your field. Thanks for the give away.

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  47. Mrs.PicklesOctober 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    how wonderful thanks for sharing

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  48. sew.darn.quiltOctober 29, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I really enjoy your "murder of crows", such a great idea,
    Thank you for sharing and for the chance :)

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  49. B GreeneOctober 29, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    What a great idea!! I love it! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

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  50. StitchesOctober 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Crows or Ravens??? Either one gives me the creeps!!! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  51. LindaOctober 29, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    HI! NEAT IDEA!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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  52. TeriOctober 29, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Loved the crow or raven quilt....it has been 50 years this year for the making of the birds...it is still scary to watch.....

    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway......

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  53. CalicojoanOctober 29, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Very cool. Love the template idea. I have seen some fabulous Raven quilts in Alaska, and have always had a hankerin to do one myself. Now I know just how to do it!! :-)

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  54. LindaOctober 29, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Love your quilt Kris!

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  55. DianaOctober 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Love, Love your Raven quilt! Edgar Allen Poe would be pleased!

    dkl44@hotmail.com

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  56. carlaOctober 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Wow!!! Your quilt is wicked!!! But I love it!!! Love the pics of it outside by the field too!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!

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  57. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    A murder of crows...I love that! You never know what cool things you'll learn on a blog hop! Great quilt,thank you for hosting! pbstrand@msn.com

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  58. Rosemary B❤️October 29, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Rosemary B here: I adore your quilt. I love the crows and the whole background fabric is just really perfect.
    Thanks for sharing your amazing project

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  59. tink's momOctober 29, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    Wonderfully creepy quilt. Love it, love it, love it.

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  60. Judy BOctober 29, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Love your bird quilt! We have crows and blackbirds here, and they are very vocal. Thank you for sharing and the great giveaway. jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

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  61. ThreadCatcherOctober 29, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Crows...Ravens...either or they make a wicked quilt! Thanks for sharing.

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  62. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    That is some very cool quilt! Love it!!! And your give-away too. I have loved that fabric since I first saw it :)
    Gun, Sweden
    gun@lapp.se

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  63. Susie JohnsonOctober 29, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Love that quilt! I am obsessed with that line from Sweetwater!

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  64. LeahOctober 29, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Super quilt! love the ravens. They are perfect for Halloween.

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  65. SheilaOctober 29, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Great quilt , I actually love crows and find them highly intelligent. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  66. PaulineOctober 29, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    What a superb quilt! I love it, thanks for sharing.

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  67. lefuntzOctober 29, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I love The Raven, especially this time of year. I have a teacher friend who made a Raven costume that was spooktacular. Your quilt is so cool. I love that you put 13 birds in it. You should call it A Murder of Crows! Jus sayin!

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  68. SueOctober 29, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Your raven quilt is absolutely wonderful! We had a raven, Emily, at a bird sanctuary who could talk. The kids loved her!!!!

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  69. ytsmomOctober 29, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I love the way your quilt turned out!! It was very clever to use the Martha crows. Very simple and uncomplicated!

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  70. AnonymousOctober 29, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Creepy!!! and amazing!! Love the original poem - love your quilt and the background fabric you used is absolutely perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  71. NatiOctober 29, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    That quilt is fantastic. Would not mind using it all year round! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win

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  72. LynOctober 29, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks, I really love your quilt. Thanks for sharing your work.

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  73. ArianeOctober 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Your quilt is wonderful!! I just love it!! It's perfect for fall!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

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  74. pinsandneedlesOctober 29, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Wickedly wonderful quilt! I love the background fabric! Great choice! Thanks for sharing!

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  75. Marla's CraftsOctober 29, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Nice piece of fabric. Beautiful quilt. Those birds look so real.

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  76. MoeWestOctober 29, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    What a great quilt! The background fabric is so perfect.

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  77. MaraOctober 29, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    My goodness I can't believe you were able to make a whole quilt, using the #13 made it even more WICKED, what a beautiful quilt.

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  78. Denise :)October 29, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    GREAT job! Love it!! :)

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  79. Terry@ a quilting blogOctober 29, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    What a beautiful quilt...love it!!! Thanks for sharing and for your sweet giveaway!

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  80. sandraOctober 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Wonderful quilt but ever since movie "Birds" black birds scare me so that is one scary quilt.

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  81. LJOctober 29, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Wonderful quilt with the crow block! We have lots of crows in our neighborhood come fall - they like the tall oak trees and the acorns. Great choice of background fabric.

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  82. barbara woodsOctober 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    love your quilt thanks for the giveaway

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  83. BetteemOctober 29, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love those crows and appreciate all the applique you did.

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  84. QuiltsmilesOctober 29, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Your raven quilt is wonderful and a great and very creative addition to this wicked hop. Thanks for sharing. Jane

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  85. Emily COctober 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Love the crows, very original.

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  86. KathyOctober 29, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I love your spooky raven and the edgar allan poe video. thanks for sharing

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  87. Just Quilt ItOctober 29, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I love the crows--and it was a perfect background fabric for them. Very 'wicked'!

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  88. Gail in VegasOctober 29, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    You are so clever to have used that Martha Stewart design to make a quilt! They are so Halloween.
    Love the giveaway fabric.

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  89. BrendaOctober 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    I like the murder of crows! Great job.
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  90. In stitches and seamsOctober 29, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    love the crows ... I remember watching poe when I was a kid ... late nights on the weekends....
    thanks for sharing
    in stitches

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  91. Rina MasonOctober 29, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Your crow quilt is perfect and so creative. I love your choice of background fabric and the genius of using Martha Stewart crows for the template. Guess I'll have to make a run to the craft store tomorrow for a pack.

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  92. Rebeckah AustinOctober 30, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Such a great quilt!

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  93. MichelleOctober 30, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    I looooove your raven quilt!

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  94. SueBOctober 30, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Oh great raven qui

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  95. TeresaOctober 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Great work, I find crows rather creepy

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  96. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Usually, I don't like crows, but on your quilt they are so original . Congratulation for your creativity.
    Hugs from France

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  97. Maria KievitOctober 30, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Love the originality of your block and quilt! Makes it look real! Thanks for sharing.

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  98. ~Marica~October 30, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Love your wicked quilt and your fabrics it´s just perfect.

    Take care!

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  99. Marcia W.October 30, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    This is a wickedly sweet project. Thanks for the blog hop post.

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  100. VesuviusmamaOctober 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    What a cool quilt! And text fabric? I've been dying to get my hands on some!

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  101. mary mahooOctober 31, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I love your Ravens! Unfortunately, I'll have the Hitchcock movie Birds running around in my brain now! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  102. MicheleOctober 31, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    Your ravens are really fabulous!

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  103. Jodi - usairdollOctober 31, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Gosh, your quilt is so cool! How clever you are!

    Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  104. AmyNovember 2, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    The crow quilt is too Wicked! I love it!

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  105. CarrieNovember 10, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Great block especially love the background fabric.

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  106. Every stitch a prayerNovember 7, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I love reading your blog and wonder how I can find the various blog-along or quilt-along in time to join them. Seems I miss out on some really great ones. I am new to blogging and feel a bit overwhelmed. Any tips would be deeply appreciated. My blog is: http://grayedgerider.blogspot.com/

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