Colorful applique quilt
I finished another version of the “Secret Flower Garden” quilt pattern.
This is the mid-size version, the flower sphere measures 20”. The quilt is 27” square.
Here is how it was and how it is now!
After I did the “colored free motion quilting” on this quilt, I wanted to play again with thread on the background.
I used the thick Aurifil 12wt thread.
As you can see, the quilting really shows! I would have loved a pastel color palette more, but these are the colors I have to hand.
On the flowers I quilted with Aurifil 50wt.
The flowers are fusible raw edge appliqued. The fabrics are from the “Pinhead” collection by Michael Miller.
I LOVE this technique, I think it is one of the fastest quilting techniques.
Raw edges after washing – nice!!
I free motion quilted the background but this wavy pattern could easily be quilted with a walking foot as well.
Here is how I marked the quilt top.
See the other quilts I made with this pattern here and here.
Happy quilting!
I love how the polka dots show on the flower petals! Well done, my friend!!!
The polka dots are a hit alright. Will have to remember to consider them more often. However your background quilting finishes it off so nicely. Love the whole little quilt!!
Geta, your quilt is absolutely beautiful!
What a gorgeous quilt. You are very talented.
Amazingly delicious!
This is a lovely quilting, I love the thread colors and this weavy pattern is great!
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I like how you have left spaces between hexies. It works nicely!
Love this design! The little quilting in each flower is amazing! Wow…
Love love love it. Such an outstanding piece of work. Congratulations. Love how you used the 12wt thread for the background using the pastel colors made the ball stand out.
I would like to make one the same.
Absolutely beautiful. I love the wavy quilting.
So pretty and the multi-colored background quilting is perfect for this quilt.
I love your quilting and the hexies you left with the raw edge.
What a beauty! The multicolored background is perfect!
What gorgeous effect the different quilting has made on your beautiful design! I wondered how you kept the wavy multi-colored lines so flowing and artistic! I love that you pebble quilted each flower center, too, for that contrast. This is incredibly beautiful!
Susie
beautiful very talented lady