I’ve photographed most of my completed quilts, so now I’m bringing out all the WIPs — and there’s a lot of them. These butterflies are cut from some vintage bow tie quilt blocks I purchased on ebay. They were pretty big blocks, so there was enough fabric left over to make lots of little basket blocks — some of which I used in this doll quilt.
First, I match up the prints and solids and cut out all of the pieces.
Next, I baste the pieces — I never got the hang of needle-turn, but basting works just fine for me.
Then I applique the pieces to the background and add the embroidered details. The red bow tie block was pieced, so that butterfly has one pieced wing.
Oh those fabrics are pretty! I have never done applique, mostly because it never really appealed to me. I love the look, it just doesn’t look ‘fun’ to do. These butterflys are really pretty, though. I may have to re-think…
Oh, those are REALLY pretty Martha! The black dotted fabric does a great job of tying all the other fabrics together and accenting them. I haven’t tried applique either. It intimidates me! I might have to give it a whirl for a little dress I’m planning for the baby – so I may be “knocking” on your door!
I love butterflies and the shape of these is so appealing to me!
very pretty
love that you pieced one of the wings 😉
you have such a beautiful collection of 30’s fabrics, and love the black stitching too…
thanks for sharing and I will be watching to see this quilt finished one of these days!
Kathie
I love that you have used bow tie blocks to make butterflies instead of just using them as bow ties. I tend to just see my vintage quilt blocks as the pattern they are, I never think out of the box like that.
And those fabrics in the first photo? Pure eye candy.
Your Butterflies are so graceful looking! Very pretty. 🙂
I love the one with the pieced wing, especially.
The black stitching looks true to the era of the fabrics. I have 2 quilt tops done the same way. It’s extra nice with the black body of the Butterfly.
Those fabrics are gorgeous – I even recognize a few from my stash. Beautiful appliques; can’t wait to see the finished project!
These butterflies are so pretty. Wonderful fabrics as always and I’m so amazed with your patience… incredible!
Lovely butteryfly quilt
I love your butterflies. Is this pattern one that can be purchased?
I have been trying to find that butterfly quilting pattern can you tell me where I can get it