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Friday, October 5, 2012

Leafs Me Happy Blog Hop

Today is my day for the Leafs me Happy Blog hop.
I am really into batik fabrics right now and I knew they would make the perfect leaf block.

I shall name this one "Leaf's Sun"
Heh, I'm no good at catchy pun titles and the only thing coming to mind right now is Leaf Ericsson.
Doesn't have anything to do with leaves, but it sounds good.

I incorporated two different pattern designs for this block:
The corners of Bonnie Hunter's Spider blocks and a pieced maple leaf block I found here.  
The leaf pattern was for a 15.5 inch block, so I had to re-size it to fit in a 8.5 inch square.


I didn't have time to make a whole set of blocks, but I played around with one block in my computer and came up with what could be a finished project in my near future.  I was also anxious to see how the spider sections would come together. 




Be sure to check out all the other great leaf blocks today.
You can see them all by following the links below.

Friday 5
Insanity Defense
Michelle May and the Bunnies
Sparrow In Flight
Quilted Delights
Quilting With a Marmalade Cat
Traveling Quilter
A Stitch in Time
Cherry Blossoms
Tea Time Creations
Moose Stash Quilting
Stitchin By The Lake




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88 comments:

  1. SIMPLESEWOctober 5, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Its lovely and in the spirit of the project and original.

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  2. sew.darn.quiltOctober 5, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    That would be lovely, wouldn't it :)
    Thank you for sharing

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  3. julesOctober 5, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    What a nice block, and I really like the quilt design you've come up with.

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  4. LynOctober 5, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Very nice block. I love the quilt. Thanks for being part of the hop

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  5. Judy BOctober 5, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Beautiful block! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Sunshine GirlOctober 5, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Oooh this is lovely I love the fabrics you have used. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Vroomans' QuiltsOctober 5, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Great block and I love the play with a full quilt setting - very pretty. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Heleen GrootOctober 5, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    What a beautiful block. I love the finished article.....but that is a lot of work still to do! After all that, you will have one stunning fall quilt to survive all the rain and misery of fall! Well done you.

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  9. SueOctober 5, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    You have made a wonderful block. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  10. LesleyOctober 5, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Gorgeous block! Love the fabrics!

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  11. charlotteOctober 5, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Love it as a single block, and as a quilt. It turned out beautifully.

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  12. GillOctober 5, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    A great block and it looks really dramatic in your 'quilt'!
    Thank you!

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  13. TheresaOctober 5, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    What a fabulous design, it's going to make a lovely autumnal quilt.

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  14. Farm QuilterOctober 5, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! You picked the right colors and placement to create a real beauty!

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  15. CalicojoanOctober 5, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    That is so cool. Did you play with your block in EQ? I need to make time to learn how to use mine! I love the results of the blocks coming together!

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  16. ThearicaOctober 5, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    You DO need to make more blocks because a quilt like that is gorgeous!

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  17. SheilaOctober 5, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    What a beautiful block. Hope you make the quilt. Thanks for being part of the "Leafs me Happy" hop.

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  18. WendyOctober 5, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    It's a lovely block and I think it would make a great quilt like that!

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  19. gpcOctober 5, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    How beautiful! I love batiks, too, and your quilt is stunning.

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  20. Kathy HOctober 5, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Very pretty block and all of them put together makes a beautiful quilt. I love to see different patterns when combining those blocks.

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  21. krislovesfabricOctober 5, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Love the movement of your projects, such great fall colors!!

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  22. CatherineOctober 5, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Leaf Ericson is fine with me! Beautiful block. The colors are so rich.

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  23. AureaOctober 5, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    You sure do have a quilted delight. The colors are so vibrant. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. SparkyOctober 5, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Ohhh Leah good morning, this is beautiful, you were certainly in our top choices today....YOU and your creations are worth noting...WOW

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  25. JulieOctober 5, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Wow...that is an amazing design!Beautiful work!

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  26. RosaOctober 5, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Love your quilt,design and fabrics choice,just wonderful.Great job.Thanks for sharing!!

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  27. louzeekreativOctober 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    very nice block! I do it the same way on computer to see how it will be. It`s a good way and i`m looking forward to see your whole quilt.

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  28. LindaOctober 5, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    I love how the blocks come together to form a new design! You're so smart!

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  29. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioOctober 5, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Great quilt and colors too.

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  30. Carol SwiftOctober 5, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Wow....that is a beautiful block! I love it!

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  31. Nancy in INOctober 5, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Love the block. You did great.

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  32. Needled MomOctober 5, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    That is a beautiful block and what a stunning quilt it would make.

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  33. Marjorie's Busy CornerOctober 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Your quilt is stunning! I want to do one...lol

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  34. Bonnie58October 5, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Lovely block. The quilt looks great too

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  35. Jane's QuiltingOctober 5, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful. You picked the perfect colors to show it off. Thank you for sharing with everone.

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  36. PamelaOctober 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Wonderful! It is beautiful.

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  37. Jane's QuiltingOctober 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful...I love the colors you used for it. Really sets it off. Thank you for sharing with everyone.

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  38. SuzeOctober 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Wow! Lots of work. I really like the block. It's very interesting. I haven't seen anything like it. The colors sure say FALL.

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  39. Sandy DOctober 5, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Wow I Love your Maple leaf and quilt. Thanks for sharing it.

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  40. LynOctober 5, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Very nice block and quilt. Thanks for being part of the hop!

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  41. sew.darn.quiltOctober 5, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Absolutely lovely.
    Thank you for sharing :)

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  42. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Wow, Leah, your block is stunning. Thanks for sharing, from the "Left Coast"

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  43. ChrisOctober 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Oh! Lovely!

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  44. deborahOctober 5, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Stunning!!! Perfect meld of colors and 2 patterns!

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  45. JudithOctober 5, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    You have a leafy block so adorable! Thank you for sharing today...Judith, Texas

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  46. Rosemary B❤️October 5, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Rosemary B Here:
    I really love your quilt, absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing your creativity

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  47. StitchinByTheLakeOctober 5, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Beautiful - I don't have many batik fabrics but I can see that I need to! blessings, marlene

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  48. pinsandneedlesOctober 5, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    What a pretty maple leaf pattern. Love the secondary pattern that emerges when it is put together. Thanks for sharing!

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  49. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleOctober 5, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing the link!

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  50. LeslieOctober 5, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Love your color choices. It looks like something I would do.

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  51. Michele TOctober 5, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Love your leaf quilt - so pretty... the design and colours WOW!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  52. MommarockOctober 5, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful, just beautiful!

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  53. Mrs.PicklesOctober 5, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    lovely work thanks for sharing!

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  54. BizyStitchesOctober 5, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Wow, your block has 'blown' be away. LOL. Love the way it would look in a quilt with the secondary look. THanks for sharing.

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  55. TriciaOctober 5, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Humm now this is quite a visually interesting block. It's very pretty and thank you for sharing it with us.

    Sincerely,
    Tricia

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  56. Rebeckah AustinOctober 5, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful! I want!

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  57. Maria KievitOctober 5, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Love your block! Also love the effect a full quilt will have. Nice choice of colours. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. Carrie P.October 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Awesome block and it sure will make a pretty quilt.

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  59. CindyOctober 5, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Nice block....and a lovely quilt.

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  60. evelynOctober 5, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    How talented to make a combo block. Love how the orange at the center draws your eye. Great colours.

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  61. Britt-IngerOctober 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Your leafs are sew wonderful .I love your quilt
    Thanks for sharing
    Britt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden

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  62. SpartanBabeOctober 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I love batiks and your block just pops! The future quilt looks like it'll be beautiful :o)

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  63. Patty October 5, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Great block. Thanks for sharing.

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  64. tink's momOctober 5, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Great job on the combo block. The future quilt will be awesome.

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  65. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsOctober 5, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    That is sooooooooo gorgeous! I love it!

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  66. Terry@ a quilting blogOctober 5, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    What a beautiful block...love what they will look like as a quilt. TFS

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  67. auntdebbiequiltsOctober 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful quilt! Debbie

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  68. SheilaOctober 5, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I really like this block and your fabric choices are terrific .

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  69. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainOctober 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    LEAF ME LAUGHING! I am still chuckling here (Leaf Ericson). I really do love your block. I also look forward to recieving your posts in the future. Have meet some really nice people since joining in on this hop!

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  70. ThreadCatcherOctober 5, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Great block. It would make a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing.

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  71. ArianeOctober 5, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I love your block!! It's beautiful!!!

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  72. GwenOctober 5, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful! Makes me think of a kaleidoscope! :-)

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  73. KarenOctober 5, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Wow, that will be a gorgeous quilt! Love the leaf block.

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  74. Teatime CreationsOctober 5, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    What a unique block. Nice pattern.

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  75. Jeanne GwinOctober 5, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  76. LJOctober 5, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    This is gorgeous! Love the maple leaf and the spider legs (?). Do make some more blocks and complete a project - it's such a beautiful block and I'm sure it's lonely. :)

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  77. mary mahooOctober 5, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Beautiful! Leaf Erickson works for me! Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  78. carlaOctober 5, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Hi!! Very pretty block!!! The new design would be wonderful!!! Very pretty!!!

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  79. JudyOctober 6, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    The block is awesome and the mock up of the quilt is amazing. Will be checking back to see the finished quilt. Thanks for sharing!

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  80. MicheleOctober 6, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Very cool. I can't wait to see it as a finished quilt.

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  81. RobinOctober 6, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    MORE than stunning! That gorgeous block is going to make one awesome quilt! Wow oh wow! Can you tell how much I am taken with it?!

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  82. Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesOctober 6, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Loved it!! Beautiful design!!

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  83. BrendaOctober 6, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! That would make a stunning quilt! I love the colors you used in the block you did make.
    hulseybg@gmail.com

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  84. LoriOctober 6, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    your quilt is lovely. thanks for the leaf pattern.

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  85. LyndseyOctober 7, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    A great block. Thanks for sharing

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  86. BarbaraOctober 8, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Wow...your block is just stunning! It looks amazing made into a quilt!

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  87. PamOctober 10, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Hiya! What a fabulous block, so pretty. And it looks like the quilt will be gorgeous too. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessed be, hugs!!!

    playamom57 at yahoo dot com

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  88. MoeWestOctober 10, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    What a great block! I love the secondary pattern in the quilt.

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