Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Spring is in the Air Table Topper Blog Hop




Welcome, guests, and regular readers to my Table Topper post for Madame Samm's Spring is in the Air blog hop.

My entry for the hop was made back when this was going to be a Valentine's Day hop, so my table topper features an original paper piecing design of three of my favorite people in the world.  I used these photo transfer sheets and Sulky's new PolyLite 60 thread that I got when Nancy Sapin visited our guild back in February.  
These little table toppers are so quick and cute that I just can't stand it.  I donated a custom one to the kids' school auction, and it stirred up some competitive juices (not to mention some decent cash for the school!).  Now I want to make one for all the different holidays.  
I hope everyone is enjoying the hop.  Please see yesterday's post for the schedule of all the bloggers to visit for lots of mini-quilt inspiration and several giveaways.



53 comments:

  1. Your little heart table topper is just so sweet! Well done!

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  2. Jenny what a great idea. I would never have thought of pictures but I love it - I know my grandkids would love seeing themselves there! blessings, marlene

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  3. What a wonderful idea using the photo transfer paper and making it personal by using for family pictures. Thanks for your participation in the hop. Judy C

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  4. nice idea to keep children picture! thank's for sharing

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  5. This is great...It would be a special gift for a grandma or a photo history of a family. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. As quilters, we see different techniques used all the time. It is just amazing how each of us interprets and uses them. Good Job.

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  7. Wonderful table topper and a great idea to put the pictures in the heart. I love to paper piece but never thought of putting the pictures in place of regular fabric. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Your table topper is wonderful. I never would have thought of using photos in a tiny quilt. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Hi Jenny, I thought I left. A note...this is priceless...touches my heart ...

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  10. That is so sweet! A beautiful project!

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  11. Great idea! This makes me think that making a fabric postcard with pics might be in my future!!

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  12. Wonderful idea to do photos and in a heart is great! Very nice.

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  13. Very cute.....great idea for a gift.....

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  14. ...and yet another creative wonderful idea! I love your heart!

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  15. What a nice way to include the ones you love.
    in stitches

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  16. HOW NEAT IS THIS TOPPER!
    THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1214@yahoo.com

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  17. Anytime an item is personalized, the itme itself grows value and sentiment. Like your heart!
    Blessings
    Gmama Jane

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  18. I really like your paper piecing design. I would like one of my kids, one of the one day project, that I could actually get done. It is lovely.

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  19. Really special design, love this and it is a terrific idea !!

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  20. Your table top quilt is simply precious. What a sweet reminder of what is important. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  21. Wow Jenny ~ fabulous idea, I love it!! The photos are a great touch!

    Warm regards,

    Jodie

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  22. Love your table topper. Can't think of a more fun way to show off people you love.

    Vaul in tn

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  23. Oh, what a great idea, your ♥ with pics of your kids(?)! Your stitched words (beautifully done!) are from one of my favorite songs, too: My Wish... makes me teary-eyed. I wish the same for my kids too!

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  24. Wow is the first thing that comes to mind. What a lovely piece.

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  25. This reminds me of some very expensive frames that I've seen - the photos make it precious. Good job!

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  26. What a great idea. I could fit all my grandkids on my table!

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  27. Wow! Im in awe! That is soooo so pretty! I love the quilting detail on it! U r a VERY talented quilter!

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  28. Jenny, I love it. Looks fabulous!

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  29. I love your pictorial Table Topper because it is near and dear to my heart. I love including pictures in my quilts whenever possible. I made a wedding quilt for my daughter that of course had pictures from the wedding. I was even able to find someone to duplicate the invitation so that is the focal point of the quilt. It was a real challenge and I learned so many things from making that quilt.
    Rosemary
    nellieduclos@yahoo.com

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  30. Photo transfer is a great idea and this doesn't have to be just for Valentines Day.

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  31. Your mini quilt is a winner! Love the idea!

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  32. so gorgeous - lovely way to show your family - and love your blog name :)

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  33. Sweet little mini tabletopper quilt, very unique and great way to showcase your family. Thank you for sharing.

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  34. I love your topper! What a great idea.

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  35. So cute! I really want to try this--thanks for sharing!

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  36. Your mini is lovely. Great idea show casing those your love!

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  37. Wonderful topper and design. Well done!
    I'm a new follower. ;-)

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  38. What a unique way to enjoy your family pictures. I just love all the table toppers that you all are sharing. Thank you.

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  39. Priceless.....thanks for the inspiration....I'll have to do one with my 3 grandpeeps...luv your idea. Thank you for sharing in the blog hop.

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  40. I love the idea of using photos and then creating blocks from them. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

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  41. What a charming keepsake! Super job!

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  42. This blog is fantastic, thanks for posting! Found it on the blog hop, would love a follow back at http://sassyshopperreviews.blogspot.com/p/sassy-blog-hop.html and sign up for the Blog Hop while you are there! :D

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  43. This project is so cute. What did you think of the Sulky thread?

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