Monday, February 1, 2016

Kaleidoscopes, Butterflies and Kaleidoscopes of Butterflies


I've added 30 more butterflies to my Kaleidoscope of Butterflies.  (Did you know a group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope of butterflies?)


I've been using waste triangles for the butterflies and blue 2.5 inch squares for the backgrounds. 


There's even some butterflies in the blue backgrounds. 

Linking up butterflies to:


And speaking of butterflies...did you know that Monarchs need Milkweed to survive?  I let it grow wild out back in my gardens. I took this pic during the winter of 2008. It's how milkweed looks out there this time of year.  




9 comments:

Kate said...

A Kaleidoscope of butterflies seems a very fitting way to refer to a group of them. Your Kaleidoscope in blue is looking great.

Monica said...

My goodness, Cathy, this is going to be gorgeous! Now I want to make this one too. Great idea!

gayle said...

I just love these itty bitty butterflies...

em's scrapbag said...

I love your kaleidoscope of butterflies!!! Makes me wish for spring.

Mystic Quilter said...

Loving your blues Cathy - reminds me of my favourite butterfly - Blue Morpho!

Ann said...

What a perfect way to use waste triangles. Love them on the summer blue background. They are so happy!
I'm so glad you found a photo of milkweed in winter. It's good to see them in gardens when they are so necessary to other living creatures.

Sue said...

This pattern is so simple, and so effective. I've seen these squares in other arrangements, but how cool is this? Love it!

Kaja said...

This is the best way to use those tiny scraps. Now I want to make one too.

Kulepiscean said...

I love this combination of quilting and raising awareness for butterfly conservation! Your quilt is going to be wonderful!