I may have left the enchanting rainforest setting of Dorrigo, but I am still surrounded by the rich wonders on nature! With young to protect, these gorgeous Superb Fairy Wrens or Blue Wrens have been quite visible and noisy in recent days - much to my delight!
Where do butterflies go when it's raining? Well this Oleander Butterfly seemed to be enjoyed Sunday's rain.
With my love of nature, I have had a wonderful time creating with the feature print of Sarah Watson's Biology fabric collection. Biology is a recent release from Cloud 9, a company which which uses only GOTS certified fabrics and low impact dyes. Combined with the matching Cloud 9 Cirrus blue called Sky and Limestone for white, this would have to be a favourite of mine. The design and colours work equally as well for a boy or girl, baby or toddler - or even as a small lap quilt for an adult. I'd be tempted to hang it on my wall. Now available in my Etsy shop.
Sharing at Wild Bird Wednesday, Weekly Top Shot, Image-in-ing.
Whether you're seeing Nature or creating it in your quilts, I love the outcomes. You have a wonderful quilt-holder!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds, and of course the butterfly. No less great in colors and patterns is your quilt. Yours sincerely.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of the blue wrens - they are so hard to photograph because they just don't sit still for very long. I do soooo love blue wrens!
ReplyDeleteI do SO agree with the others! Awesome captures of so much beauty both in nature and in your creative quilts!! What a delightful addition to my day!! Thank you for sharing, Karen, as always!! Enjoy the remainder of your week!!
ReplyDeleteI was just saying the other day I wish we had Blue Wrens in our garden so it's wonderful to see them here in your beautiful photos. Your quilt is lovely, I love the simplicity and focus on the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt back captures the mood in your garden perfectly!! Lovely little quilt, Karen :)
ReplyDeleteYou have the best eye when it comes to color and quilt design. Both so nicely done.
ReplyDeleteEverything is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe little fairy wren is one of my favourite birds. You have captured them beautifully. I like the quilts too especially the ones with legs.Hee hee
ReplyDeleteThis quilted nature print is wonderful, so is the blue wren. Both are gems!
ReplyDeleteThe bird pics are fantastic... and quilt are very pretty.... Have a good day:)
ReplyDeleteI've said it before- you live in a beautiful part of the world! I'd love to see Blue Wrens in my back yard! Your quilt is so pretty too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nature shots and textile. I like them both.
ReplyDeleteLove your wonderful photos of God's creation visiting your place.
ReplyDeleteYour own creation is a really sweet and restful piece.
Thank you for sharing ~ FlowerLady
Oh wow, I love the cute fairy wren. The male is so pretty.. And your quilt is gorgeous. I love the print! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeletereally beautiful images!:)
ReplyDeleteKaren these are some INCREDIBLY vivid shots of your feathered friends - awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful nature photos !
ReplyDeleteHello, greetings and good wishes.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous photos of the birds and the butterflies.
The design and the color of the quilt is fabulous.
Best wishes
These Wrens are not easy to photograph and your shots are stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhenever anyone shares these sweet Fairy Wrens, I am mesmerized by their beauty. You got some terrific shares and the quilts are gorgeous~
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post and photos too. The fairy wrens are quiet dainty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the blue wrens. I see a lot of them at my Mum's place and they can be pretty flighty. I love watching them flit around the garden. I like the quilt too.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so beautiful. You have captured your bird photos perfectly.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice quilt too. I LOVE the pattern.
Hugs, Linda
My Happy Place
I do enjoy seeing some of the birds that are native to your country, too.
ReplyDeleteYour cross quilt reminded me of one that I saw at an auction years ago. I wished I had bought it to this day.
Beautiful birds and cute quilt pics too.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I thought I was taking some fairly nice photos of superb fairy wrens until I saw these. They are just fantastic! I have no idea how you managed to get up so 'close and personal' but congratulations, you should be very proud.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Those beautiful little birds are delightful, and your photos of them fantastic, Karen!
ReplyDeleteAnd your quilting equally as impressive. I really love seeing your little tag on the finished work. I did not know you have an Etsy shop, so happy for you and your creating!
Fantastic birds...and love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow, a Blue Wren, I've never seen nor heard of one before.. beautiful! Thank you, Karen, for coming by and sharing your beautiful photography on Weekly Top Shot #167!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful nature photographs. I love the quilt fabric too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, each and every one!
ReplyDeletePlease come share your photos at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/02/off-of-saint-maarten.html
I love how you capture nature both in your photography, but also in your quilt making :)
ReplyDeleteThose blue wrens are delightful. We don't really have a lot of coloured native birds in NZ.
ReplyDeletethose bird shots took my breath away! and the fabrics are lovely in their vivid colors. I will have to check out that site.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shots! So crisp and focused and clear! Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/03/its-official-im-sick-of-winter.html
ReplyDeleteGorgeous nature shots. The quilt is gorgeous too! Love that print.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds.
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