I don't believe I have ever showed you the boo koos of butterflies that I have to work with on my quilts.
Welcome y'all and a very bright and beautiful day to you!
Over the last few years, I have been working on butterfly quilts in memory of my sister. But where did all of those butterflies come from?
Well, about 10 years ago or so I bought 3 or 4 large bags of "cut out butterflies appliques" at the thrift store for $2.99 a bag . Wow ! Great deal ! Don't ya' think?
Right now I am trying to dwindle down one bag. So I will just show you that stack today.
Oh my, there are so many pretty butterflies to work with in all sorts of scrappy colors. How many are there? Gosh, I don't know! A lot. Let's just say I will be appliqueing butterflies till the cows come home. Hee! Hee!
Today , I will be going through this sweet stack and choosing some for my next butterfly quilt called Butterflies and Berries or it may be called Fluttering through the Berry Patch. 🤔
I had initially thought of creating a blue butterfly quilt this year, but when I saw this gorgeous strawberry fabric at Hobby Lobby, my mind was set.
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| My inspiration fabrics. |
The primary colors will be pinks and reds with dashes of green of course. I am anxious to see how this quilt develops.
These are my thoughts which are of course subject to change. The butterflies will be appliqued to 16 1/2" background fabric.
The butterflies will surround an appliqued Berry Patch which will be made up of 8 1/2" blocks ( unfinished) I still have to figure out how big , sashing , borders and such... but it is a start on the brainstorming process.
I would love to show you my other butterfly quilts that I have made in the past. 😀 I know. I know. 🤷 I have showed these quilts 50 billion times . LOL. I just love them so much though. ❤
If you would like to read more about them, just click on the links below.
"You are divinely beautiful like strawberries and butterflies. " -Unknown
Meanwhile Pretty in Peaches is still in the works as well. It is going into the hoop this week!
Alrighty Sweeties, Mr. Pinker and I are off to see what we can get into.
May your day be bright and beautiful!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Love is like a butterfly a rare and gentle thing. "- Dolly Parton
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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| Look at that funny creepy crawly on the fence post! |
It reminded me of my spider stitches that I shared in the past. 🕷🕸🕷 Luckily, I haven't spotted any real spiders out here in the desert yet, but the flies are horrendous! Shoo Fly Shoo!
This stunning butterfly collection will soon become another beautiful quilt!
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Hugs
Your butterfly quilts are all lovely! I wonder about the quilter who cut out all these butterflies and what their plan was. I'm sure she would be happy they're being utilized by you. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed each and every butterfly quilt you've made in your sister's memory. This one you've shown will be stunning, Melisa. EEK - I remember stitching eek. LOL Enjoy your travels. Hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteAh, I was wondering about the story behind your butterflies! What a great find and great way to use them in memory of your sweet sister 🦋🩵💙
ReplyDeleteI think of you a lot and hope you have a wonderful time on your trip 🤗🤗🥰
-Alex from Maine ❄️
Your butterfly quilts are so pretty and such a precious memory of your sister. You really hit pay dirt with that bag of butterflies. I'll bed that person never imagined how it would make you feel or what you'd do with them! <3. Hope you're enjoying your camping trip and staying warm - here in FL right now we're at 27 - thankfully no snow but there's snow a bit up north. Talk about EEK! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI would have bought all the butterflies, too!! I love seeing your quilts and look forward to seeing this one too. I have been reading, just not commenting. My husband is sick and it’s harder to comment these days. But I’m still here. ❤️
ReplyDelete50 billion times 🤔how did I miss them🤣🤣 they are gorgeous! Making them in memory of your sister makes them extra special
ReplyDeleteThat strawberry fabric is really pretty, perfect backdrop for all your butterflies. I have one butterfly quilt, it's my current couch quilt, but I love it. Happy stitching. Starting a new project is always fun, so many possibilities to consider!
ReplyDeleteI do love seeing your butterfly quilts, Melisa--so lovely--I like the peachy one a lot!! And you have such a bevy of beautiful ones waiting "in the wings" (hahaha get it? oh my aren't I the clever one!! hahaha) I will be so looking forward to seeing these come alive...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing kaleidoscope of butterflies! Don't you wonder as you appliqué you could know what there back story was? Maybe your sister guided you to the purchase? They sure make into beautiful quilts!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThose butterflies are the exact shape I love, and I really love that plaid one! Your new quilt is going to be so pretty. Glad you aren't seeing spiders, but ugh on the flies!
ReplyDeleteWell colour me envious here this morning...what a fabulous thrift find!! You will certainly enjoy working with these colourful beauties with the cutting already done. Always enjoy seeing those pretty quilts of yours. Enjoy you two!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE your butterflies with alternating blocks!!! I will be doing a butterfly quilt probably the second half of this year. I "had" to order the block on board butterfly Accuquilt die to get free shipping on the Accuquilt mats that I needed. LOL. Can't wait to use it. I'm thinking of pinks, yellows, and oranges. Gotta be sunny and happy -- just like you, dear friend. :)
ReplyDeleteEach of your butterfly quilts is special and unique, Melisa! I love them all. What a fun find for you at the thrift shop - all those butterflies! I'm looking forward to seeing how you put your next quilt together with that pretty strawberry fabric!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to imagine how you appliqué all those lovely curves on the butterflies. Your talent, skill and the joy you have with each project is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat will be a beautiful quilt, Melisa! Have fun on your adventures! Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteYou certainly got a bargain with those bags of butterflies!
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