Lavendar Blue, Dilly Dilly

This quilt was made in the early 1990's and is machine appliqued (satin stitch) and hand quilted.

The blocks were taken from magazines and books with many of them coming from the Quilter's Newsletter magazine. Some of them I have used in other quilts, also.

The sashing took a long time to cut and sew but it was worth it, I think.

I actually designed the border myself. It's a pretty quilt but I believe I would have done it in different colors if I were going to start it today.

This block with the birds I have used in other quilts. One of my favorites.

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Black Magic

The pattern for this quilt was in a magazine. The blocks are drunkard's path and I hand appliqued the curved pieces on each block. All the fabrics are oriental and are embellished with gold. This is actually the last piece that I hand quilted and it was done with gold thread. The background was a piece of black on black fabric that I purchased in a little town in Illinois near Rock Home Gardens. I wish I had purchased more but there was enough for this quilt. I have never seen any other fabric like it. A favorite quilt of mine. (Click to enlarge)