Happy Butterflies
50 x 50
I have a box of Happy Blocks (I call it a Happy Place) of various sizes and themes. I used to use my scraps that way (bordering a central square) and when I got enough of them in any particular theme that might look good together I'd sew them into a quilt. It's nice to have a happy place whenever you need to assemble a quilt quickly.
I found enough 10 inch butterfly themed blocks bordered in blues, purples and oranges to make this quilt for the Hands2Help Charity Quilt Challenge. I will send it for Happy Chemo.
I added some pieced batting and quilted it with some very free form five-petaled flowers on my DSM.
I had enough of this flowery fabric in my stash for the back and binding.
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I think you just have the best butterfly collection ever! 8)
ReplyDeleteI love purple and orange together! Someone is getting a beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, those colors just sparkle.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty and sweet quilt! What a good idea for scraps, too. Someone is going to love it! Did you collect lots of butterfly fabrics on purpose, or did you find a bundle of them somewhere?
ReplyDeleteThis is a really sweet quilt: pretty and cheerful. A good idea to make blocks to store in your happy place, ready to put together.
ReplyDeleteReally cute butterfly quilt--that is almost the same pattern I am doing for Cassidy's quilt...
ReplyDeletehugs,Julierose
What a fun way to show off a fabric print theme! Congratulations on the finish.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute quilt and a clever way to make/save/use themed scraps. Your quilt will be greatly enjoyed by someone. This would be a great idea for all my African- themed fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is so vibrant; it is glowing. What marvelous piecing together!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish and I especially enjoyed the quilting detail photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. A great choice of a block to showcase the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish, it's beautiful. I love the way you use up scraps. I'm always looking for good ideas for them. I think I'll give it a try for my effort of scraps control. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt! I'm sure it will be well-loved. And I'm amazed that you had enough butterfly blocks in your Happy Place for an entire quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love all the bright cheerful butterflies.
ReplyDeleteTruly gorgeous, and such a great idea for having potential quilt on hand when needed! Thanks for participating in H2H this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to feature those butterfly fabrics! Congratulations on the finish and thank you for participating in the 2016FAL, on behalf of all the hosts!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the butterflies, and the idea of a fabric "happy box!"
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