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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

My "Leaf Me Happy" Blog Hop Day!!!

Hi everyone!!

Welcome to my day of the "Leaf Me Happy" blog hop.
Today is the last day of the hop.
It's been so much fun seeing all the blocks that were shared.
I'm so inspired by all the participants.
Thanks so much to Madame Samm for coming up with this wonderful Blog Hop.
And thanks so much to Cherry from Cherry Blossoms Quilting Studio for organizing all the bloggers.

Here's my scrappy "Maple Leaves a plenty" block.

I made my block from a paper pieced pattern I purchased here.
The pattern is for one 6 inch finished leaf.
So, I made 4 to make my 12 inch finished block.
I love Maple leaves and I love using scraps.
So this was the perfect combination for me.
I used medium blue as the background fabric because I wanted it to mimic the blue sky.

I've used this pattern before.
I had made a placemat and pot holder for a swap a few years ago.
I had reduced the leaf pattern to 3.5 inches for the placemat,
and used the original pattern for the potholder.

I hope you like my block!
Don't forget to visit the other blogs on the hop today.
Here is the list.

Wednesday 10
Quilter in the Closet
SewMuch2Luv
Peanut's Patchwork
Quilting Lines
Mochawildchild
Ariane Quilts
Lily Patch Quilts
Cindy's Crafty Creations
Hill Valley Quilter
Count it *all* JOY!!!

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81 comments:

  1. Judy BOctober 10, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Beautiful maple leaves! I love paper piecing, so easy to match your points and yours are perfect! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. ChrisOctober 10, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Lovely colors! Thank you for sharing with us.

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  3. carlaOctober 10, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    Hi!!! Your leaf block is wonderful!!! Love the colors too!!1 Thank You

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  4. Apple Avenue QuiltsOctober 10, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Your blocks are lovely! I love your fabric choices.

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  5. Heleen GrootOctober 10, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    I love your block. I really like the blue skies with your leaves. It really adds to the colour of the leaf. Beautiful!

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  6. Sunshine GirlOctober 10, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Very nice - I love the colours. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. LyndseyOctober 10, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I love your maple leaves it is such a great block and the colours you have used are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. charlotteOctober 10, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    very pretty. looks great on the blue background.

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  9. GillOctober 10, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Beautiful leaves
    Thank you!

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  10. CatherineOctober 10, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    Wow, fabulous block! The blue fabrics are a nice touch.

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  11. Britt-IngerOctober 10, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Your leaves are beautiful and a great idea with the blue background.
    Thanks for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Malmö Sweden

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  12. RosaOctober 10, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Your leaves are just beautiful.I love paper piecing pattern .Thanks for sharing!

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  13. ThearicaOctober 10, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    That blue background makes those leafs POP!! I was saying WOW all through your post!

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  14. MommarockOctober 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Love your block! And then I love what you did with it :)

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  15. PiecefulChaosOctober 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I love that block and I still have and use all of the items you sent in that swap. The "placemat" was too pretty to use as a placemat so it is hanging with my Mimi quilt collection in my office.

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  16. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainOctober 10, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Love your Block and to see it in the placemat, it is beautiful! I look forward to seeing future posts since I am now following along.

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  17. krislovesfabricOctober 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Your projects all look wonderful, thanks for sharing!

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  18. WendyOctober 10, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    How lovely! I love the blue you've used and the matching coasters!

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  19. Denise :)October 10, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Gorgeous! :)

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  20. gpcOctober 10, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I love your block and love your colors - I wouldn't have thought to use blue, but it's perfect. It reminds me of lying on the ground looking up at the sky through the autumn leaves above.

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  21. LindaOctober 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Your blocks are gorgeous!!! I love the pattern, but the colors you've used really make it come alive! Great job!

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  22. beaquilterOctober 10, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    those are stunning!!

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  23. BrendaOctober 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Oh I love all these items! Fall is a wonderful time of the year and I can see it sure inspired you! The scrappy look is one of my favorites and these are wonderful uses of your scraps! I like all the items you have made and I had gotten some ideas for you on some things I need to make! thanks!
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  24. JudyCinNCOctober 10, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    You have a very good eye for color because your blocks are beautiful - I love your blocks. Judy C in NC

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  25. SparkyOctober 10, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    absolutely stunning Ariane..you most certainly were in our top choices today...love the colors and background...absolutely perfect

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  26. StitchinByTheLakeOctober 10, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Ariane I love your leaf block and especially the blue background! blessings, marlene

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  27. Truffle queenOctober 10, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful blocks! I've never seen anyone use the medium blue FALL sky before - it's stunning! I put this one in my favorites! LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  28. AileenOctober 10, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What fun looking leaves!

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  29. pauletteOctober 10, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous!
    P

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  30. KimOctober 10, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Your maple leaf block is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. JudithOctober 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Oh my, this is so leafy beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Judith, Texas

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  32. Lee Prairie DesignsOctober 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Oh my is right, Ariane...beautiful!

    Carolyn :)

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  33. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful leaf blocks and projects! The backgrounds you choose work perfectly!

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  34. Sandy DOctober 10, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Awesome block and placemat. The colors you chose just shout Autumn. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 10, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Ariane-That block is gorgeous and I checked out the Etsy shop-what a gold mine. I will definitely remember that! Your ensemble is fantastice-the color choices are beautiful. From California, thanks for sharing.

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  36. SuzeOctober 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I like the medium blue background for the blue sky. Blue is my favorite color and I like the shade of blue you chose. It looks really nice with the oranges and yellows. It reminds me of a lovely autumn evening with the vibrant fall colors of the leaves. I like the scrapiness of your blocks. And, the fabrics do not fight. They work together beautifully - just like nature. Thank you for taking time to participate in the blog hop. I'm sue that you inspired not only me but many others. My to-do list is growing fast! Thanks, again for participating and sharing your creativity.

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  37. BizyStitchesOctober 10, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Just darling. Love the place mat idea.

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  38. KatherineOctober 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Oh, what a cool paper pieced block! You've made such beautiful finishes with those blocks. Wow!

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  39. GwenOctober 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Lovely!! And the blue background really *does* look like the beautiful Autumn sky! :-)

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  40. sew.darn.quiltOctober 10, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    No! I don't like it!

    I LOVE IT!! As a Canuck that grew up in Manitoba, home of the Manitoba Maple trees this is perfection to a "T".
    Thank you for sharing :)

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  41. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioOctober 10, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Great Leaves Ariane! Looks wonderful with the blue fabrics too.

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  42. Kathy HOctober 10, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful leaves. Great decorations for this fall.

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  43. Patty October 10, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    these are great - thanks for sharing.

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  44. Maria KievitOctober 10, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Love your colourful maple leaves! Wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Rebeckah AustinOctober 10, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    I love it!

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  46. SusanOctober 10, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    What lovely blocks! Thanks for sharing.

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  47. LynOctober 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Very nice! Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  48. JulieOctober 10, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    I like the leaves with blue behind them. Very lovely!

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  49. Carrie P.October 10, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    great fabric choices for you leaves. love your block.

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  50. Jane's QuiltingOctober 10, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Your leaves are beautiful. I like the blue background that you used. Thank you for sharing.

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  51. SallieOctober 10, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for participating in the hop!

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  52. SueOctober 10, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Gorgeous blocks! I love the colors you used..the blue makes everything POP! Thanks for sharing.

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  53. Rosemary B❤️October 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    I DO like your block very very much!
    I love the blue background it just looks like autumn sky against the leaves. Absolutely lovely
    thank you so much for sharing your other projects too.

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  54. pinsandneedlesOctober 10, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Maple leaves are so pretty in the fall. You really captured the bright colors against a blue sky. Great job! Thanks!

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  55. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Pretty leaves. I really like the blue sky. It reminds of being a kid and laying under the trees with the leaves falling. Your placemat is gorgeous.
    Thanks for sharing the link.

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  56. Terry@ a quilting blogOctober 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Great combination of fabrics and love the blue sky!! TFS

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  57. SheilaOctober 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Wonderful scrappy maple leafs , great job and I also love your previous projects with this pattern ,thanks for sharing .

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  58. Nancy in INOctober 10, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    I love your leaves and what you did with them. I love paper piecing.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  59. sandraOctober 10, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    What a beautiful block I just love the colors.

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  60. RobinOctober 10, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I love your block! The blue looks beautiful as a back ground!

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  61. Needled MomOctober 10, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Your blocks are lovely. It reminds me of lying on the ground looking up at the sky with the colored leaves on the trees.

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  62. Needled MomOctober 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

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  63. LJOctober 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Maple leaves are falling...Yours is a great block. PP sure makes for great points and your center is spot-on!!

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  64. LesleyOctober 10, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Your block is gorgeous! Well done!

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  65. Gina LoomisOctober 10, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Awesome block! I love your color choices! Thanks for participating in the blog tour and inspiring us today! I'm following!

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  66. LeslieOctober 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Every time I click on the Leaf Hop blogs I see something new and wonderful. Your projects are lovely.

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  67. Jeanne GwinOctober 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    I love that we all went so many different directions with this hop. Can't wait for the next. Thanks for sharing. I may have to copy this. Thanks
    My giveaway is still going on over @ The Learning Curve, http://jeannegwin.blogspot.com/2012/10/leafs-me-happy-day-3.html Come one - Come all and enter to win 6 FQ's of fall-ish fabric, you have until midnight CST Wed, October 10 to enter.

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  68. evelynOctober 10, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I do like your blocks. The colour combos are so real-a leaf takes on many shades as it changes. Great job.

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  69. SpartanBabeOctober 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    So cool! Love your block and your previous projects! Thanks for sharing and hopping with us Ariane!

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  70. In stitches and seamsOctober 10, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    love the shape of this maple leaf. I too like them very much I will have to keep an eye out of the pattern.
    thanks for sharing
    in stitches

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  71. JudyOctober 11, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    That is an awesome block. Thanks for sharing!

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  72. JacquelinOctober 11, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Me gustan mucho estas hojas. Ha quedado precioso.

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  73. joyceOctober 11, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    How pretty with Athens blue background!

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  74. mary mahooOctober 11, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    How pretty! The blue really makes the fall colours glow. Thanks for sharing.

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  75. TriciaOctober 11, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    your Paper Piecing Maple Leaves are just beautiful and are a nice contrast against the blues that you used for the sky. Thank You for sharing them with us.

    SIncerely,
    Tricia

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  76. LeahOctober 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Super block!!!

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  77. PamOctober 11, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Hiya! Love your Maple Leaves a plenty block, the colors are fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessed be, hugs!!!

    playamom57 at yahoo dot com

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  78. MoeWestOctober 11, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    This is sooo pretty! I love the colours/fabrics that you used in these projects. Your pp leaves look gorgeous!

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  79. Mrs.PicklesOctober 11, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    what lovely work! thank you for the inspiration!

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  80. PaulineOctober 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Great blocks, lovely colors, thanks for sharing!

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  81. Dresden QuilterOctober 12, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    It's gorgeous. I bought the pattern after you made it the first time, but have yet to do anything with it.

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Thanks to all of you who leave me comments. I just love them. I will do my best to respond to any question you have. I love hearing from you. Hugs Ariane