From the Sewing Room ~ Prairie Star Posies

I had completed Kim Diehl's Prairie Star Posies wall quilt recently, but wasn't quite satisfied with it after it was hung over the bed. Looking at it day after day, I realized that some of the stamen in the posies just weren't the right fabric choices. So, I replaced a few of them today, and I think it looks much better.

Here's a little closer view. 

The quilt measures 40 x 40 and is made up of squares and half-square triangle units. It was an easy pattern, with the bulk of the work in the applique. I used Kim's applique technique using freezer paper. It's machine appliqued with monofilament thread, which is practically invisible and allows the fabric to be seen and not the thread. When I replaced the few stamen, I hand appliqued with silk thread. Silk thread is almost invisible, too, and gives a nice finish to the applique.

I enjoy hand quilting small projects in the evenings, which is what I did on this quilt.

The back shows the quilting better.

 

There was one quilt in Kim's selections for the book that there wasn't room for,. If you click on the book, it will take you to the Martingale site for a free download of the 60 x 60 quilt Buttercream Crisp, with checkerboard blocks, as well as a free bonus download for a table runner.  Now that's pretty thoughtful!

Linking up today with crazy mom quilts for Finish It Up Friday. If you're a quilter, you'll want to check it out. Lots and lots of inspiration over there!