This gorgeous Bird of Paradise quilt pattern by Cynthia England was made by my quilt buddy, Judy. For some reason, she didn't want it and gifted it to me. I think it's absolutely stunning and right now it's on the frame being hand quilted. Those little butterflies are not part of the pattern - I just added them. I am hoping to finish this one quickly so I can hang it up on my wall. It would have been on the frame sooner but after cutting, wetting and ironing the backing that I had originally chosen, I decided not to use it. It seemed a bit heavier and since I was going to hand quilt this, I figured it had enough thickness with some of the seams to warrant finding another backing.
This is the one I ended up using. It too was a piece that Judy gave me so I thought that was appropriate.
The width was close to the length of the wall hanging and so the stripes go cross-wise on the back. I used it because it had the same green in it as in the border of the quilt.
Just a little update on my previous post.
I won these Kona solids when Brenda of Scraps and Strings hosted a giveaway from Sew Sisters quilt shop.
Just a little update on my previous post.
The bird of paradise is lovely!
ReplyDeleteSweet gift, and I like your backing choice.
ReplyDeleteWow, the wall hanging is superb, and Sew Sisters, the give-aways or vouchers, even down here in NZ, I can say how wonderful their fabric selections are.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! What a beautiful gift. Those Konas look very yummy.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when someone gifts you with something like this. Your gain is Judy's loss!
ReplyDeleteWow what a gift, it's gorgeous! I love the backing you picked for it. Congrats on a great win!
ReplyDeleteReally nice job, Dolores! Well done!!
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