I started this last summer, using scraps a little pieces of some really pretty cloth. My Mom got me an acrylic template and pattern from a quilt shop in Temecula (when I look up the information, I'll put in the link), so cutting out the pieces was easy. But, I wasn't precise enough on sewing the pieces properly, and ended up with a lopsided circle...oops! I had to fold over a few of the petals to make a proper circle, and from a distance, I think it turned out pretty nice. Don't look too closely though...
The yellow petal was folded over to balance out the circle
I blanket-stitch-appliqued a center over in the middle
And added some hand-stitching as well as laizy-daisy embroidery with beads for effect.
Julia claimed it at some point and asked me to add some green, so the binding uses a Moda spring fabric which I think sets the whole thing off nicely. (Wine bottle is not for Julia!)
A second flower is in the works, all done in Japanese fabrics. Pictures coming soon!
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