Butterfly Garden is in the hoop. It is based on a Kathy Doughty (of Material Obsession) design called "Follow the Sun" found in her book "Adding Layers".
Right now I'm using navy perle #8 to quilt around the "sun rays". I'm not sure what I'm going to do after that. In the centers I'm contemplating using regular hand stitching thread to quilt around some of the butterfly shapes. And then there's the sashing...
Also, because there's butterflies involved here...linking up to Kaleidoscope of Butterflies.
Such beautiful work, and fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteYour fabrics are simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI always drool all over my keyboard when you flash these fabrics...
ReplyDeleteI love all the bright fabric!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so gorgeous, Cathy! I'm sure it's a wonderful one to sit and stitch. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that this quilt came to the top of the hand quilting pile in spring time!
ReplyDeleteI like how you just start quilting a project and make up the design as you go along... that's my way too!
This is looking good: I like how your fabric choices affect how much the sun shape stands out - and the ric-rac.
ReplyDeleteWhat vibrant fabrics and lovely stitching. This piece will be a joy for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis always reminds me of a mature cottage garden with special treats hidden everywhere. The more you look, the more you see. So much fun. Thanks for sharing, Cathy.
ReplyDeleteSo bright and colorful. The floral prints are just wonderful together!
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