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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Crossing Off






No matter how the light falls on my Butterfly Kisses quilt, the play of colours and patterns pleases the eye. With only a dozen squares (of 117) yet to quilt with little crosses, the end is in sight. I'll soon be needing to start the fifth skein of embroidery thread - then onto binding before adding this one to my bed as our nights continue to drop in temperature.


Sharing at WIP Wednesday.

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20 comments:

  1. chicaMay 7, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Teu kilt como todos teus trabalhos, tá lindo! bjs, chica

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  2. SusanMay 7, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful Karen! I can imagine this quilt will be loved and cherished for a long time!

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  3. MaryseMay 7, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    It looks fantastic! The colors are fabulous!

    I saw this Fat Quarter Shop video and can't wait to try it myself.

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  4. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 7, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you so much Maryse - I’m pleased you saw the video too, the crosses really are quite fun and easy to do.

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  5. Kelsey BoesMay 7, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    It looks gorgeous! And you're in the home stretch!!

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  6. KimMay 7, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    Your Butterfly Kisses is a beautiful quilt, Karen.

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  7. Dirk RosinMay 7, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    fagerike saker :-)

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  8. Fun60May 7, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Another beautiful design.

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  9. the mommaMay 8, 2015 at 1:35 AM

    Beautiful!
    I can't help hoping that the butterflies are symbolic of transforming healing for your husband....

    happy stitching ~ Tracy

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  10. hydeeannsewsMay 8, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    quilts that play in all light nicely are such a joy to consider again and again.

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  11. geaninaMay 8, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful work!:)
    Complimenti!

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  12. Elise LeaMay 8, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    Gorgeous! I also love you color palettes and the fabrics you put together! Can't wait to see this finished.

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  13. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Love the butterflies! It's coming together beautifully.

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  14. EricaStaMay 8, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Most wonderful work you have done, dear Karen. I admire this beautiful Patchwork.
    Greetings by Heidrun

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  15. CarlaMay 8, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    The colours in this Karen are just delicious!

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  16. LeslieMay 8, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    this looks so beautiful. i love the fabrics and that butterfly is awesome. i was intrigued by this method of hand quilting....it looks so great, and is such a fun new way to put the quilt together.

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  17. flowersandhomeMay 8, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Beautiful Karen! I love the colours in this quilt!

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  18. A Colorful WorldMay 10, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    I've never quilted anything with the little crosses, and I like the idea! I generally machine quilt and it is exhausting! :-) I tied a few of the blankets we made last year for the homeless vets, but I think this crosses idea is ideal!

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  19. JanaMay 10, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    lovely, greetings from tulipland!

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  20. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMay 10, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I think you will enjoy it Marie, I know I have. I used my ironing board to hold the weight of the quilt, adjusting the height to whatever worked best, tucking my chair in next to it. I found it easier to keep the quilt smooth like this without needing to use a hoop.

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