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Thursday, April 21, 2011

CQI Swap and Happy Easter!

I joined in a swap at Crazy Quilting International. We were to create a CQ piece, and then upload pics to the swap site. Then, each participant has the opportunity to vote for their favourite 3 items. Once the voting is complete, the swap boss assigns the swap partners.
Here's what I made:
 Assorted fabrics from my stash, some vintage
















some black lace and heart trim












more lace and trim



vintage red rick-rack and some dimensional fancy picot tatted flowers in red with bead centers. They don't show up very well against the fabrics.

 red bead ropes and decorative embroidery with Wildflowers varigated thread


















the underside
 sized to my eyeglass case
 it fits! The cover is lined with red cotton.
3.5"x 7.75"

I sure hope the other participants like my CQ'd eyeglass case cover. Well, if not, I'd be happy to keep it for myself.



Wishing everyone a  Happy Easter Weekend. I hope you have the opportunity to share chocolate with family and friends.

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz

18 comments:

  1. Your case is lovely with all the elements of fabric, lace, ribbons and embroidery. Happy Easter to you my dear...

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  2. Thank you! Happy Easter to you and yours. Hugs

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  3. I love seeing your comments on my blog as it always leads me to check your lovely work out -- And I am never disappointed -- lovely,just lovely x Kindest Regards Linda

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  4. Your CQ is great! Red is always difficult to take photo's. Happy Easter!

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  5. Lovely creation, Suz. Happy Easter to you and your dear ones!!
    Love,
    Deepa

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  6. I hope you win. it's certainly special.

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  7. Wow am I glad I popped over for a top up of RED!
    Have a lovely Easter weekend
    Spring blessings
    Carolyn ♥

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  8. wow this is great, you have been so busy, just been checking your blog out and you put me to shame.

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  9. Thanks everyone for your lovely comments!
    Hi Sandy, and thanks for your comment. I don't think there are winners in the sense of the nicest project, or best design. I guess I wasn't clear in explaining that everyone participating votes for their three choices of what they'd like to receive in the swap. We're all winners, then! Hugs

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  10. I can only echo the comments of everyone else Susan. I just love the black and red combination of laces and trims. What a good idea it was to turn it into a spectacle case. A very useful swap item.

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  11. Wow, such a lovely pouch!! Did you tat long picots into chains or rings and roll them up for the flowers?

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  12. Hi Singtatter--I sent you an email. Hugs

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  13. a very happy Easter to you too!!

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  14. Hi Suz - I just love your spectacle case - such a lot of work in it too. I'm sure the other participants will love it as well!

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  15. hi suz!
    wonderful picture with flowers, I love that.

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  16. Thanks Val & Max! It was fun to do. Hugs

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  17. Suz - it was wonderful to chat with you today and thanks for redirecting me to your blog. Just luv the blazing reds and beautiful work you have been creating.

    And the picture window looking out on the lake is more beautiful and serene than I remember it when I last visited with you.

    I'll be sure to visit your blog often and will be in touch soon.

    Luv Barb

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  18. Lovely to see you popping by, Barb! I look forward to future visits. Hugs

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