Originally Posted by
quiltymama
Thanks so much! It was a pattern just for the shape, everything else is free form -- The pattern is Laura Heine's Abilene -- If anyone is interested in buying the pattern and directions from me, just let me know

The black strips are solid black fabric.
I love your version of Abilene! I did Laura Heine's Ebba the Seahorse. Just curious, are you selling your copy of the pattern or are you a dealer who sells patterns?