Family Tree Is Ready

I realize it has been awhile since I updated you on this quilt project. After completing another quilt top I returned to finish this one, as well. An entry on another blog I have and updating my sister on my progress, it is now time to finish the last entry on the FAMILY TREE quilt, here.

So, without further delay.... At the last entry, I still wasn't sure if it would be my first quilt to hang or not. However, after we discussed things, it was decided that she really did want something else and so that will be another project coming up.

I can say that I did learn some valuable things and am grateful for the ability to expand my quilting skills. I definitely love working with flowers and really enjoyed the process that developed. This design may actually be turned into a pattern when I get another block of time to focus in that direction.

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF ITS DEVELOPMENT:

Auditioning some cutout images from a piece of fabric

Stitching around the applique elements

Adding leaves to the top of the tree

Stitching on both sides of the stems through all layers

The quilt borders and binding

The finished quilt - size: 27" x 30"

Hope you've enjoyed seeing this project unfold, as much as I did in creating it!! Quilting is a perfect example of being able to step outside the box and have fun..