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Friday, February 6, 2015

Revealing "Sweet Tweet"!


The postie arrived yesterday with the latest issue of Australian Homespun magazine...

...and guess what's on page 88?

My "Sweet Tweet" quilt design!
I made this quilt about 9 months ago as the magazine world needs these projects competed and in their offices at least six months before publishing but now I can finally show you because the secrecy is over! 



 I've also shared my top 5 tips for a sewing a good back-stitch, and there's a little Q&A about my journey along this designing road...

 The magazine is in newsagents around Australia now, or you can purchase it from anywhere in the world as a digital download HERE on Zinio!

If you make 'Sweet Tweet' be sure to send me a photo via email.
It's just 36" square and those pretty little applique and embroidered birds are surrounded by simple block piecing and delightful Flower Sugar fabrics ...


Local long-arm quilter, Marcia Harper, custom quilted "Sweet Tweet" for me and brought all my handwork to life, like the icing on a cake!

Thanks to my precious husband who always supports and encourages me, I get to play with designs for a living. How blessed am I?
I think he deserves a good rich Vienna Coffee, and maybe later I'll paint my toenails to match the quilt...that's my kind of celebration!

Have a wonderful weekend,
hugs
 


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47 comments:

  1. MelodyFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Absolutely beauutiful
    Your designs just sing with happiness.

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  2. Christine MFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Congratulations, Jenny. Your quilt is just gorgeous. xx

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  3. WendybFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    I'm beaming hon....it looks fabulous in print as it does in the flesh! have a wonderful weekend xoxoxo :o)

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  4. eFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Congratulations on your publication - another gorgeous quilt :)

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  5. JanFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Just delightful, Jenny. I'm sure many versions of this quilt will be made around the world.

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  6. CindyFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    It's very beautiful. Congrats on being published!

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  7. RaewynFebruary 6, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Congratulations Jenny, this is a beautiful design!!

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  8. CreateologyFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    Many Congratulations on being published! Quite the proud accomplishment dear. The Sweet Tweet quilt is precious! The colors, the fabrics, the hand stitching and the quilting are Harmonious Bliss.

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  9. ChristinaFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Congrats on being published. Such a cute quilt. Love the fabrics and the quilting is awesome.

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  10. VictoriaFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Well done! (I wish you could hear me saying that as there is a lot more emphasis than just the printed word.)
    You colour combination, as always, is just perfect. And, yes, you did have a great quilter for the finishing touch.

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  11. JacquelineFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    Whoo Hoo and congrat's. How nice to be published.

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  12. KayleeFebruary 6, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    It's just gorgeous Jenny, Congratulations.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    What a lovely surprise when I received my magazine.Another one of your beautiful creations.
    God Bless

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  14. selinaFebruary 6, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    congrats on your publication! that is an awesomely beautiful cute quilt!
    your designs are so lovely!
    thanx for sharing!

    have a great weekend

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  15. LibsterFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    fabulous work. lovely to see your design work being published and your work will be viewed by many all over the world :)

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I love the juxtaposition of the red and aqua in the birds. Great design! So are those toenails aqua or red? =)

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  17. FionaFebruary 6, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    It's beautiful Jen... lovely and fresh and I do love a fat little bird...
    Hugz

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Wow Jenny this is beautiful,congrats on your beautiful project,love your birds xx

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  19. ThoeriaFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Absolutely stunning Jenny!! I always love your colour choices!! You certailnly have an fine eye for these things :)

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  20. Denise SAFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Congratulations Jenny I rece my digital copy yesterday it's gorgeous

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  21. http://thankfullga447February 6, 2015 at 11:20 PM

    Lots of excitement - great quilt and the colors are so bright and happy.

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  22. AnneroseFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Oh wie wunderschön liebe Jenny.
    Grüße Annerose

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  23. ÁguedaFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:39 AM

    Felicidades. Es muy emocionante verte publicada en Homespum. Tú te lo mereces. Tu trabajo es precioso y eres muy generosa. Me alegro mucho. Besos.

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  24. TerriSueFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    It is just beautiful Jenny. Congratulations! While you are at your pedicure give yourself a manicure also. It just does wonders for one to look down and see freshly groomed fingertips. I would say you deserve it. My hands continue to improve because of you. You most certainly have a wonderful husband. Such a blessing indeed.

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  25. SparkyFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    Absolutely in flight...SWEET TWEET...how lovely is this Jenny...well done...bravo..I raise my tea to you..

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  26. Jacquelynne StevesFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    Such a sweet project!

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  27. TammyFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Absolutely stunning. Love the designs love the fabrics. What a great combination.

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  28. RosaFebruary 7, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    Congratulations and more to come.Your quilt is just awesome!

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  29. Catherine pFebruary 7, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Congratulations on getting published! The quilt is adorable!

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  30. KathleenFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    So pretty!

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  31. sandi sFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Congratulations, you so deserve it. You are a good designer and so generous to all of us. It's such a pretty design. Hugs,

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  32. LorrieFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Congratulations, Jenny. It's a beautiful, bright quilt that sings with joy!

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  33. ChitterChatterDesignsFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    It is gorgeous Jenny. What a cheerful quilt it is! Congratulations! xx~Cori

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  34. OndreaFebruary 7, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Congrats on another published work of art. I want to see those toenails girl!

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  35. Nanna ChelFebruary 7, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    What a lovely quilt, Jenny. I wish I could sew like that. Congratulations on having it published. You are certainly very talented.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Just darling! Congratulations...

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  37. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Jenny,
    My word for this year is productivity. So when I saw your year of gentile domesticity, I decided to ride along. I'm getting my materials together for the Lord's prayer. But just wanted to share a quilt I made after getting inspired by your churn dash tutorials. I have never made this block before.
    It's for my great niece Arijana, who was born in Oct 2014.
    Thank you for your inspiration.
    Faith in TX

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Sorry I can't seem to attach the picture of the quilt.
    Faith in TX

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  39. Jenny of ElefantzFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Faith, email it to me. You'll find the link in my sidebar - 'contact me'.

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  40. AllieFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Another stunner Jenny-girl, the colours are so perfect for this!!!!

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  41. IngridFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Felicidades Jenny!
    Que sigas cosechando éxitos.
    Besos!

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  42. SherriFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I love this quilt; so cheerful and colorful and happy! You have a great eye for color and design. Congratulations of your article.

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  43. SherriFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I love this quilt; so cheerful and colorful and happy! You have a great eye for color and design. Congratulations of your article.

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  44. Quilting NonnieFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    What a sweet, sweet quilt! I love every inch of it! I know that one of our quilt shops carries a few Australian magazines. I'm going to go find out if yours is there. Woo-hoo! Another captivating quilt.

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  45. LinFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    A lovely quilt Jenny and pretty birds. Congrats. xx

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  46. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Jenny, I just love your Sweet Tweet Quilt - and your back stitching is divine! Something for me to aim for! I am wondering if I could get your permission to make this quilt to sell? At this stage only one, but I think people who don't sew would love to have one of their own! I would of course acknowledge you as the designer.
    Kind regards, Anne

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  47. Jenny of ElefantzFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Anne,
    Thank you for the lovely compliment, but all my patterns clearly state:

    This design is original and copyrighted. © 2014 Jennifer Reynolds/Jenny of Elefantz
    Permission is given to use this design as a gift or for personal use, but you are not permitted to sell the pattern, or sell the finished project. You may not profit from my designs nor claim them as your own. It is illegal to share this pattern, either in print or electronic format.
    www.elefantz.com
    jennyofelefantz@bigpond.com

    Thank you for asking, though!
    hugs
    Jenny

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It's always nice to receive feedback on a blog post, so *thank you* for taking time to comment!
I will try to reply via email unless you are a 'no reply blogger' which means you'll have to check for my reply in the comments. Of course, life is a rather hazardous activity, isn't it? So if I don't respond to your comment that's the reason why - life simply stepped in...
hugs
Jennifer
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