poppy art quilt #2 ~

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hi everyone ~this finished piece is another take on using a big flower print to create an art quilt with just a splash of thread painting on it.  the bernina timeless quilts store sent me this big bold poppy  print, as well as a very dramatic graphic-styled black and white leaf print, which i used as the backdrop for the gorge …

a sweet finish to my poppy art quilt ~

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hi there ~if you read yesterday’s post…  you’ll also know this is a class i’m looking forward to teaching in november 8m 10-4 pm at timeless quilts and friends sewing center in missoula, montana.  so here we go with the rest of the “poppy” story, and how i finished it with a bit of thread play, free motion wordplay, and a …

Poppy Perfection

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Over the past weekend, new seeds I had planted late spring… popped up!  I was thrilled every morning to see a new color come to life! Some have black stamens, some yellow… Creamy, sherbert-like, pinky-corals… such fabulous shades! Delicate, fluffy layers. It reminds me of…. phyllo-pastry-type dough!  How I love the morning light! Poppy Perfection.    Awesome God, you are! Leslie …