Got my painted Iris Panel in the mail yesterday—to say I love it is an understatement. I have been collecting iris fabric for over 5 years and have a large stash of gorgeous fabric. I have a few patterns picked out and will be spending the next week or so auditioning both the patterns and see which fabric will be used to accompany the panel. In the meantime I will be taking the panel out, petting it and letting it know how much I love it.

BTW, the purple iris is my all time favorite flower…

Here is the link so you can take a look: http://paintedquilts.wordpress.com/p...s-and-fabrics/

Barbara (quiltforfun)

Yeaaaaaa! I'm going to be looking forward to seeing what you decide to do.

I've been "petting" my Iris Garden Panel too .... plus it is proudly laid on some fabric over a platform rocker in my living room, so that I can oooh and aaaaah over it, everytime I go by! It will be accompanying me on a Shop Hop next weekend to start the quest for some yellow to match the background.

She has such beautiful panels. I can see why you are excited. :thumbup:

that is a really beautiful panel. Enjoy!

waiting for mine to come in the mail. Can't wait. it's beautiful

Can't wait to see yous finished. I know it is going to be beautiful. One of my favorites also.

Finally finished my quilt top using the hand painted iris panel.


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Beautiful, both the work and the fabrics - irises are a favourite of mine.