It hardly seems possible but eight months have passed since I last worked on Sun Flowers, pictured above. It’s the third of four kaleidoscope wall hangings I’m making of my Season to Taste pattern — one version for each season of the year. This is the summer version, made from a lively floral print from Camelot Cottons.
I had quilted straight lines in the grey background and free-motion quilted a swirly design in one of the kaleidoscope blocks. That was as far as I got back in March. I quilted the last two blocks on Friday and finished binding the piece today. Here it is quilted, bound — and buttoned:
Yes, buttoned. In the center of each block are two layered buttons, adding a bit of whimsy:
The back is pieced of leftovers and includes a sizeable piece of the original focus fabric:
I love to feature the focus fabric on the backs of my quilts, especially when I’ve used it to make kaleidoscope blocks.
Sun Flowers (18″ x 55″) is now hanging in the master bath:
It’s a cheerful and colorful addition to the Portland White House. On the greyest of days in Portland — and we have many of those in fall and winter — it will be a spot of sunshine.
Sweet!
Even the back is cute.
The buttons are such a crowning touch – I love it!! How do you have it affixed to the wall?
I sewed a sleeve on the back and used two push pins to hold it to the wall.
Lovely!
Love it – Love the colours and love the idea of it hanging in the bath.
Always a delight to come back to your blog after I have been away from awhile. Bright and cheerful addition for sure! My husband would absolutely LOVE these yellow and gray quilts that you make. I haven’t started his yet, but I’m collecting my stash for them!
Your work always looks great! This piece would make me smile every time I spotted it.
Dawn, it’s so lovely.