We are, of course in the throes of summer, but just a few weeks ago I snapped this picture of one of the early harbingers of spring. I was thinking about a new quilt project and I remembered a gorgeous poinsettia pillow from the Crafty Quilter. Inspiration struck — what if I could make a wildflower pillow?
Did you know that violets are edible? Here are few more violet facts.I have to confess once again to my love of the color purple. This project gave me an excuse to find just the right hue of purple — not blueish, not pinkish, not mauvy –my fabric had to be just the perfect vibrant purple. I found a beautiful dotted Swiss for the flower and then stumbled upon an understated purple and green paisley to use for the background.
I drew the pattern on freezer paper first, then decided to use fusible applique as the foundation. So I traced, labeled and cut out the pieces again.
Next I ironed the pattern pieces onto the wrong side of the fabric, using scraps for the stem and anther? stamen? I wish I knew more about flowers…
Then I placed all the cut-out pieces on my 10.5″ background square, peeled off the paper back, and ironed the first layer of the flower into place.
I used a zig-zag stitch to set them in the quilt. I added a few simple borders and now I’m ready to quilt.
A series of farm-inspired wildflower mini quilt patterns is rolling around in my head. Stay tuned!
My breath caught for a moment when I scrolled down to the purple polka dot fabric…and then when I saw the sweet flower you made! I love purple too, I have taken a break from using it but it is such a wonderful color!
Maybe we should set up a Purple Addicts Anonymous (PAA) quilt group? “I know I am powerless in front of the plum…?” Tee hee! Have a great weekend!