I finished the last of the 54 hand appliqued butterfly blocks necessary to make a quilt like the one I inherited from my grandmother. I used 54 different 30s reproduction fabrics. The buttonhole and back stitches are done in black perle cotton #8. The background fabric is Kona Snow.
Now I can start assembly on the top. I think Kona cottons are on sale next week at Hancock Fabrics so I'm hoping they still have some Kona Spring which is pretty close to the same green color my grandma used in most of her quilts. I'll also pick up some muslin for the backing.
And after that I'll be ready to do some hand quilting like grandma's.
Oh my goodness. I love your blocks. And your grandmothers quilt. I can't wait to see them all together! Great job! xo jan@ Sew and Sow Farm
ReplyDeleteLove the setting of the butterflies in your grandmother's quilt. That green really ties them all together. Looking forward to seeing your flimsie come together.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Your butterfly's are looking wonderful. Enjoy your stitching.
ReplyDeleteoh--this is so evocative of my Grand'mere's quilts, too. I love those butterflies--your fabrics look lovely...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the butterflies! You are making great progress on this long term project! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteCathy--I am so drawn to the curvacious (wd??) shape of these butterflies--I cut some out for myself --I may have to resume my quilting with some of these. I don't applique well--if at all--so it will be a challenge....you have inspired me...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteohhh my gosh, that looks like my grandmothers butterflies also. wish i could draw to get pattern as quilt is no longer with us. would love to make one for my siblings. if you would share i would appreciate it. pnicklow@columbus.rr.com
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