Raw edge applique with buttonholing and embroidery. Quilted by Amy Parker, Evanston Quilt Co. An alphabet quilt for my youngest great niece. Design Source – Pattern.
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For Kate
Scrappy Morning StarsJan Aaron
Hand pieced; quilted by Amy Parker, Evanston Quilt Co. Am working on finishing my UFOs, This one dates back to 2000. The blocks traveled in Europe with me. Design Source – Traditional block.
Fruits & FlowersJan Aaron
Hand applique and quilted, beaded. This small applique is another of the many unfinished pieces that I began around 2005. Other than borders, the rest of the design I had already chosen fabrics. I kept those but added beads and crystals. Design Source – Pattern.
Butterflies…Self-Propelled FlowersJan Aaron
Hand applique, beading, embellishing and quilting. This is my piece for the flora and fauna IQI challenge. Design Source – Original.
For KateJan Aaron
Raw edge applique with buttonholing and embroidery. Quilted by Amy Parker, Evanston Quilt Co. An alphabet quilt for my youngest great niece. Design Source – Pattern.
Damaris Loves PineapplesMario Alonso
Machine pieced and quilted. Quilted by Sally Evanshank at Windy City Quilting. My sister Damaris loves to eat pineapples, so what better block pattern than the pineapple block. I thought this would be a fun and quick pattern but it was much more involved but glad I had that pineapple square up ruler to makeContinue reading “Damaris Loves Pineapples
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Bob’s GardenMario Alonso
Machine pieced and quilted. ‘Bob’s Garden’ was inspired by Kaffe Fassett fabrics that are always vibrant and fun to put together. This is a simple strips and cut pattern that I’ve seen many times and thought would be fun to make. Bob is constantly working on the garden so I hope he finds inspiration forContinue reading “Bob’s Garden
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Silk RiverMelaine Anderson
Silk scrap piecework, machine quilted. I was enchanted by a bag of silk scraps and challenged by the color palette. Machine pieced, quilted by Amy Parker. Design Source – Original Design
Flamingo FancyMelaine Anderson
Machine pieced, appliqued, quilted Participating in the Challenge is always fun. It’s always great to see all the different interpretations given the same instructions and fabric. Design Source – Original Design