11 November 2011

Butterfly Garden

In October 2008 I bought a f/q pack of Ava Rose fabrics to make Butterfly Garden, designed by Leanne Beasley.  In April 2009 I started making the blocks.  Last night the final stitch was sewn.

"Butterfly Garden" -  62" x 62"

Backing
I am so happy that this quilt is finished - it's taken a very long time to make.  Leanne had a hand in choosing the colour of the fabric for the butterflies and hearts when I had a chat to her in Adelaide at the time I was just starting to make the blocks.  I'm still not 100% convinced that needleturn and I are friends.

Might get back to "Gingham Girls - My Favourite Things" one day soon and when that's finished I'll think about starting "Down in the Garden".  Too many beautiful quilt choices from our talented Australian designers.
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 Elizabeth has entered The Impossible Cake Challenge, which is a fund-raiser for the Australian Red Cross, taking place tomorrow.

All you have to do is click on the link – http://www.redcrossfundraising.org.au/elizabeth_hezemans  - from the web page you can make a donation and also leave a comment as to what cake you think she should bake.
 
The top 3 suggestions so far are below, pick one of these or suggest one of your own -
 

10 comments:

Christine said...

WOW! I LOVE your Butterfly Garden quilt. Congratulations.

De said...

Its beautiful Lynda - you must be so happy with it

Vicki said...

Your quilt looks fabulous - knew it would! Well done :)

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

OMG....Lynda, congratulations, you have done a fantastic job...I am inspired....LOL...

Unknown said...

I have been following your Journey on this Quilt..Congrats on the finish it is Gorgeous.
cheers

Yvette said...

WOW!! You have truly inspired me. I am going to dig mine out and make sure it gets put on my 2012 calendar.

Cardygirl said...

Congrats on finishing your beautiful BG!

Bloom said...

Lynda, congratulations on finishing this masterpiece! It is a lovely, lovely version - very shabby chic. An amazing accomplishment. Ros x

Leanne said...

Your quilt is absolutely beautiful Lynda, well done

Bec said...

What an achievement! How fantastic does BG look!
With the needleturn, I would suggest lessons from a variety of people who use slightly different methods, try them all and see what works best for you. Over the past couple of years there have been a number of great DVDs on needleturn with Australia Quilters Companion magazine. On the other hand there are many different methods of applique and if needleturn isn't your favourite I don't think it matters; do what works for you.
xxx

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