Friday, June 28, 2013

Stamp On it Blog Hop

Thanks so much to Mdm Samm and Thearica for hosting this fun, creative and inspiring hop...no nets here...we have to make it up as we go...lol!


This is my "stamp"  ... meet my hands, quilting on my Bernina...I used a paper piecing pattern from Ruth B. McDowell's book called When Quilters Gather.  I love this book and would like to make a quilt from the patterns someday.


She advised increasing the size of the pattern significantly from what was in the book but silly me...I decided I would use the pattern as is...a bit challenging actually.  

The paper pieced section is 5 inches by 10 inches.  I turned the edges down on this piece and appliqued it onto a piece of wool felt.  This is a nice sturdy piece of felt you can find at Michelle's shop if you want to do something similar.  I finished up with pinking shears to make the "stampy edges".  



And then, because this is a "stamping hop" I used a rubber stamp to add my Stamp text.  I chose QUILTING FOREVER USA since almost all the stamps I buy these days are FOREVER which, for any international readers who may be unaware, just indicates that I don't have to add additional postage when the rates go up, which seems often, these days.

Thanks for joining me and please be sure to check out all the other Stampers "on" today!

June 28

Robin's Fabric Nest

In The Sewing Basket

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Just Quilt It

AnnieOak Designs

Buzzing and Bumbling

krislovesfabric <--you are here!!

CherrysPrairiePrimitives

Hanging On By A Thread
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63 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)June 28, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    Great Stamp! You are so creative.

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  2. janJune 28, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Very creative and I love the Quilting Forever stamping!

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  3. MarianneJune 28, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    That's fastastic! I love it. and your rubber stamping is so straight...not sew easy but expertly done.

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  4. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJune 28, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Oh Kris it is just amazing!

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  5. Judy BJune 28, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Love your forever stamp! Amazing paper piecing. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. AmyJune 28, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Just beautiful, Kris!

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  7. AnitaJune 28, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    An amazing stamp!

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  8. GrammasheriJune 28, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    Wow...challenging VERY nicely done!

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  9. Britt-IngerJune 28, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Your stamp is so cool!!! I love it. Thanks for sharing your creativity

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  10. TinaJune 28, 2013 at 2:41 AM

    wonderful!

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  11. GillJune 28, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Stunning!

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  12. MOMENTS DesignsJune 28, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    a stamp all quilters would buy!!
    Lovely !

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  13. FrederikaJune 28, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    Love your stamp. Great job

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  14. charlotteJune 28, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    very nice job, kris. i love the colors you chose also.

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  15. KaHollyJune 28, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Very clever!! Thanks for mentioning the book. It looks like a 'must have'!

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  16. ThearicaJune 28, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Fabulous! I did not see the hands at first until I read what you had to say! Great job!

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  17. gpcJune 28, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    What a beautiful (and complicated looking) stamp!

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  18. Elizabeth CoughlinJune 28, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Your stamp is a wonderful, modern take on the theme!

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  19. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJune 28, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Lovely stamp!

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  20. JeanieJune 28, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Love it so much! Perfect for the sewing room. Did I say that I love it?!

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  21. M-R CharbonneauJune 28, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Wow, great job, Kris! Great idea to use pinking shears for the edges!

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  22. SparkyJune 28, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    I am totally all over this ....Kris...very well done...priceless, you will see..

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  23. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 28, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Clever!! It must have taken lots of time to come up with this one Kris...very nice!

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  24. Patty C.June 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely work Kris :)

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  25. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesJune 28, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Very beautiful!!

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  26. KarenJune 28, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    That is so sweet!! I love paper piecing now too...very great!! Thanks!!

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  27. suzJune 28, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    adorable - quite a challenge to work with something so small, even paper piecing.

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  28. LindaJune 28, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    What a beautiful little quilt stamp! You did such a great job on this!!!

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  29. apple blossomJune 28, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    very nice

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  30. Emily CJune 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    How nice. They should make that one into a real stamp.

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  31. The Slow QuilterJune 28, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Paper piece stamp is great.

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  32. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Wow this looks wonderful, nice job on the paper piecing.

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  33. pinsandneedlesJune 28, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Sweet paper piecing! I think I may need that book! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. LouJune 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Great stamp!

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  35. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJune 28, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Wonderful stamp. I like the Quilting Forever on your stamp.

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  36. Agnes B. BullockJune 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Breathtaking! This leaves me speechless

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  37. CalicojoanJune 28, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Fabulous, there are no other words that come to mind! I've seen that book, and was on overload looking at all the little pieces, reducing it boggles my mind, but you my dear have done a marvelous job!

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  38. Just Quilt ItJune 28, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Great work! I love the block--so nice for a "forever" block since quilting will be around that long.

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  39. Linda CJune 28, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Wow, you are brave girl to NOT increase the size as that is detailed foundation piecing! WTG, Kris. May Quilting remain Forever even though our postage rates will not.

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  40. Carol SwiftJune 28, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Stamping "Forever" on your beautiful paper piecing block was a great idea...love the whole thing! Lots of little pieces, but you did an amazing job on it. :O)

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  41. tink's momJune 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love your forever stamp. It so covers quilting. Once hooked you are in it for life.

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  42. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJune 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Wonderful job! I love the look of paper piecing. Thanks for the info on the book...looks like a book I would like a lot. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. MaryJune 28, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    What a great job you did. Quilting Forever!! Love it!

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  44. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I love the "forever" idea and your great piecing. After talking to a new neighbor from Australia, we are fortunate to have "forever stamps" as she explained that the postage in the US is very expensive. We take a lot of things for granted until we have something else to compare with it and although I've been seeing this on the Internet, it is now "sinking in" that many things cost much more here than they do in other countries. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. vickiJune 28, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Love your stamp, great piecing. thanks for sharing.

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  46. MarcyJune 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    That should be a REAL stamp--especially for us stitchers. It's the greatest.

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  47. Kwilt KrazyJune 28, 2013 at 3:17 PM

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  48. Kwilt KrazyJune 28, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I really like that, you did a stupendous job. Now I have another book to buy too LOL.

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  49. LeslieJune 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Excellent paper piecing. I'm always impressed with those who do the techniques that I struggle with.

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  50. JoannaJune 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    It took me a minute to see the image in your stamp, but when I did I loved it. Nice idea.

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  51. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Love the yellow and grey together

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  52. Jane's QuiltingJune 28, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Oh, I like the paper piecing idea for a stamp. What a great job you did. I am still working on my paper piecing...so far, not a fan (for me)

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  53. Patty June 28, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    great job! The stamping was a nice extra touch. congrats on top 3!

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  54. maggieJune 28, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Very nice, and very nice colors. Well done.
    cheers
    maggie
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  55. CharlotteTJune 28, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Chris I like the stamp you made.

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  56. JuliaPJune 28, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Congrats on being a top pick of the day!! Great job on your project, truly unique. Thanks for sharing.

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  57. LJJune 28, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Very creative both with the block and the tag - just perfect.

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  58. RobinJune 29, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    WOW, that is just stunning! Congats on being a pick of the day!

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  59. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresJune 29, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Forever...wonderful!

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  60. sandraJune 29, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Very creative I love it, thanks for sharing.

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  61. BizyStitchesJune 30, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    wow, there are some tiny pieces in your stamp. I'm not very good at paper piecing but it sure looks nice and glad you shared with us.

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  62. CatherineJune 30, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    This is great! Very nice.

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  63. the girlfriend gapJune 30, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    If you can paper piece I am automatically impressed :) It looks really great!! I have yet to learn to paper piece. Just can't make myself do it. It seems complicated but I know it is really not. I love the whole concept of quilting forever. I hope to be doing the same .... quilting forever :). It is a creative process that always ends with love as you share it with someone or use it in your home. Thanks for sharing in the hop along. Congrats for being on top for the day:) Janita

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