Completed Project for Project Quilting Season 16-6 - Buttoned up!

Hi,

I'm finally getting around to posting this little quilt completed for Project Quilting Season 16-6.

The theme for this challenge was "Buttoned up".  I often add buttons to my smaller projects, so I decided to add some pearl buttons to this quilt, from Challenge weeks, 16-5 (follow your arrow) and 16-2 (ombre).

It has been fun letting this little quilt evolve.

I have retitled it: "Under the Sea". 

Auditioning Buttons for "Under the Sea"

Completed with Buttons added

"Under the Sea" Detail

It reminds me of some simplified Modern Art (Chagall's mobiles a bit, for example). 

Some of the small pearl buttons are from a Muscatine button factory, and were given to me by one of my Aunts. I have been using them occasionally in many projects. I used Tula Pink Aurifil thread for the quilting and stitching along the appliqued triangles. The fabric is some I hand painted recently. I'm planning to paint some more fabric this year to create a nice stash. I have lots of fabric paints to play with! It always finds its way into my creations. 

I'll post more about fabric painting later!

Hope you enjoyed this little post - get your buttons out and play and embellish with them!

Many Blessings to you,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk

Completed Project for Project Quilting 16-3, Common Blocks

 Hi!

Here is my finished project for Project Quilting 16-3. The theme for this week was Common Blocks.  You were required to use 3 blocks in your quilt.

I used leftover half square triangles that I had saved from a project from many years ago! (2007, I believe!)

Mini Quilt - Common Blocks

Mini Quilt - Common Blocks Detail

I created this little mini-quilt. The blocks included are Flying Geese blocks, a center square block created from half-square triangles, and a center Yo-Yo applique (the yo-yo was from a more recent project that I am currently working on). I added half circle appliques that changed the look of the blocks a bit on the borders.

It was fun using the left over bits from other projects to create this little project. Save those little bits!

Many Blessings to you today,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk