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The Language of Flowers

January 9, 2017

Carnations, vintage Sewing Notions

Good Afternoon, Quilters!

I’m off to a late start today…exciting news to share…

But first–our regular scheduled programming–

I LOVE FLOWERS!!!

When I was started blogging, I consider the tagline:  Quilts. Photography. Family. Flowers…

To me, there is nothing as inspiring as walking (and photographing my way) through a garden, arboretum or garden center in June, July and August–

But in January, February, March and April, when the Minnesota winters are white and cold—-I really LOVE flowers!!!  I seek them out every where–from books to quilting and I buy them every week for my kitchen table, my nightstand and occasionally for my sewing room.

FLORIOGRAPHY – A NEW FRIEND AT THE INBOX JAUNT

For thousands of years, flowers have been given as symbols of love, affection, friendship and sympathy.  They are used on flags and heraldry and the color of the flower has a language of its own.  Flowers are found in songs, books and folklore in most cultures and decorate tiles, textiles and architecture throughout the world.

So this year at The Inbox Jaunt–we are starting a new series:  Machine Quilting the Flower of the Month.

Carnations, vintage Sewing Notions

JANUARY FLOWER OF THE MONTH:  THE CARNATION

If your birthday is in January-Carnations are your flower!

Carnations generally mean love, admiration or affection and each color of carnation carries a different meaning.

Red–deep love

White-pure love or admiration

Green-good luck

Pink-a Mother’s love

Yellow–don’t ever give anyone yellow carnations–they symbolize disappointment or rejection!  (But you can buy them for yourself–LOL!)

Carnations, vintage Sewing Notions

 

Exciting News—I just got off the phone with Nancy Zieman–I’m going to be on her show, Sewing with Nancy.

Filming in February!

(I think I will bring her a posy of Violets–February’s flower.)

 

TOMORROW:  Quilting the Carnation–A Free Motion Tutorial

With Affection,

Lori

PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use only.  Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt.  For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

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41 responses to “The Language of Flowers”

  1. Pat Knight says:
    January 9, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    I love the flower of the month quilting. And I love you will be on Sewing with Nancy! Congratulations.

  2. Marsha Jean says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    What an awesome opportunity for you!

  3. Caren Vollrath says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    I’m so happy for you Lori! I’ve watched “Sewing With Nancy” for many years and have learned so much from her. Looking forward to seeing you there!

  4. susan hilsenbeck says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Cool — sewing with Lori and Nancy.

  5. Caren Vollrath says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    I was so excited, I forgot to mention how much fun it will be learning a new flower every month. Great idea!

  6. lavonne says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    great idea looking forward to this. fits nicely into quilts for the new granddaughters

  7. loosecannon2 says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Congratulations Lori; Nancy Zieman is not only very talented she is such an inspiration for everyone especially those mired in disability & illness. Her resolve to move forward from early childhood through the latest adversity is not only admirable but a “tutorial” for each of us. Please share one of your beautiful posies with Nancy as we know she will treasure your creation. Love the flower of the month idea but must say Carnations are my least favorite flower ever. They remind me of “funeral flowers.”

  8. gonstrup says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Congratulations!!! So fun for you to be on Nancy’s show! Wow! Awesomesauce!

    ~LynnEl Springer

  9. Joan Jennings says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    I am excited to follow your flower tutorials! Thanks, Lori.

  10. dragee says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    Congratulations to be on Nancy Zieman show next month. It is not a surprise to read that you are excited. I’ll ask my daughter to register it for me so that I’ll watch at you next time I am visiting her.

  11. Karen Salemi says:
    January 9, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    You might get a nice flower/gardening fix from watching the show Rosemary and Thyme about two gardener friends in England who solve crimes. Love your quilting! The flower theme is a great idea.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      January 9, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you!!! I need a new show to watch too!

    2. Kathy D says:
      January 9, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      Excellent show!

  12. Julie Zeigler says:
    January 9, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    Congratulations on the Nancy show! Looking forward to seeing the flower quilting series!

  13. Kimberly Brandt says:
    January 9, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    How exciting! Almost makes me wish I had a TV :0) I admire Nancy, she is a self made success. Good luck with the filming!

  14. Lori Hope says:
    January 9, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I love this idea!!

    And congrats on being invited to Nancy’s show! 🙂

  15. Holly says:
    January 9, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Love Flowers! The Language of Flowers: A Novel by Vanessa Differbaugh is a great read.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      January 9, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks for the tip!

    2. Barbara Sindlinger says:
      January 9, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      I second that book. I finished it about a month ago and really loved it. A beautiful story.

      1. WordPress.com Support says:
        January 9, 2017 at 5:45 pm

        Great to know!

  16. Karen Quilts says:
    January 9, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    Congrats on “Sewing with Nancy”.
    I too have always been drawn to anything with flowers. Looking forward to machine quilting a flower a month‼
    Thank you so very much. :):)

  17. Linda in Calif. says:
    January 9, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    Congrats on being on Nancy’s show. That’s so exciting. How fun to do the flowers of the month. I’m in!

  18. Helenanne Judisch says:
    January 9, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Sweet! My daughter is studying for a certificate in floral design and we got to go to Longwood Gardens in PA to see their outdoor holiday light display and view the many holiday gardens in their conservatory two days after Christmas. It would be so much fun to be able to create something for my daughter with the quilted flowers. Look forward to following this series.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      January 9, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      Great idea!

  19. HollyAnnW says:
    January 9, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Smiling at the “Flower of the Month” plan. Maybe by the time mine comes around, I will have my machine set up again (December) ha!. Took all down to make room for company coming & going for Mom’s 100th birthday during 2016.

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      January 9, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      Wow!!! Happy Birthday to your mom!

  20. Heather says:
    January 9, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    This sounds great, I’m working on a 9-patch quilt at the moment quilting “Claire’s Peony” in every blank square and it’s looking amazing. I wouldn’t have thought I could produce quilting like this a year ago!
    The only slightly annoying thing is that when I showed my mother-in-law said “oh, I thought you had it all setup and just pushed a button to sew that!”. So then I had to show her how much work it was!

    1. Lori Kennedy says:
      January 9, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      I get that all the time! Especially online–very frustrating!

  21. Carole @ From My Carolina Home says:
    January 9, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    How exciting! Have fun filming!

  22. eclecticnatureoflife says:
    January 9, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    Great idea for our Flower Language. There is a novel we read for bookgroup called the Language of Flowers. It was a good story that you might enjoy. Good for you that you will be on Sewing with Nancy. She is amazing so you should fit right in.

  23. Laura P in NH says:
    January 9, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    what a great idea quilting flowers of the month. I can’t wait til tomorrow ~ carnations are my favorite flower.

  24. Marta says:
    January 9, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    This sounds terrific.. Looking forward to the Flower series ! Thanks for such a fresh idea. Congrats on being with Nancy!

  25. Teri says:
    January 9, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Lori, so excited for you. looking forward to seeing you on Nancy’s show.
    love the idea of the flower of the month. You are always coming up with great new ideas!
    Teri

  26. Marilyn D. says:
    January 9, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    I’m so excited to be able to see you on Sewing With Nancy. I tape all her shows and then watch them later. You are both great teachers! Yea! & Congrats!

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      January 9, 2017 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you!

  27. Janet Licari says:
    January 9, 2017 at 11:21 pm

    What a fabulous idea to quilt monthly flowers! I know I can’t wait for flowers to start growing again and this should help with the wait.
    Congratulations on having a show with Nancy Z…what fun. I have been a fan of hers for years.

  28. Christine B. says:
    January 10, 2017 at 4:51 am

    What exciting news Lori…. you must be delighted! That is interesting that yellow carnations are not a good thing to give to someone…. I once read that yellow roses given by your partner signifies infidelity! Yellow flowers are clearly not best to be given!! Looking forward to the new flower tutorials…. thank you!

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  30. Joyce Marder says:
    January 10, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    Pink Carnations are my favorite (indoor) flower and my birthday is in October.

  31. Cindy Roosma says:
    January 11, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    Congrats to you. I can’t wait for tomorrow’s post!

  32. Lorraine Doyno Evans says:
    January 16, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    Congratulations, Lori!!!. Timely post as I just got back from a small quilting retreat held where?….at a local Arboretum in my immediate area. Their Wecome Center had great sewing space for our group of 10 quilters.

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