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twinkie 04-30-2014 04:23 AM

I agree with Terri. Beautiful blocks

FroggyinTexas 04-30-2014 06:21 AM

I think Terri D. is right. Bring the blocks to size with sashing and you will have a very special quilt. froggyintexas

JanieH 04-30-2014 09:12 AM

That butterfly is so unique! I agree with QuiltE's suggestion to add detail on the butterfly we ith your quilting.

I can't wait to see the finished quilt! And would love to see photos of the other quilts you are doing with rescued blocks!

trolleystation 04-30-2014 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by Auntie V (Post 6695349)
Is this a bat or a butterfly? I think the blocks need something extra in the wing area like another shape or more lines. For the feelers I would add some small black buttons.

I agree. I think some hand embroidered embellishments would add a lot of character to the butterflies. Some daisy petal shapes on the wings, tiny black buttons for the eyes and a little larger buttons for the end of the feelers.

Jean45 04-30-2014 01:41 PM

I would add some embroidery to the wings. If you use the wonky sashing it would be cute to embroider eyes and a button nose on it and French knots on the end of the antennae. I have seen many different butterflies but never this shape.

oldtisme 04-30-2014 03:28 PM

RedGarnet222, glad you posted the name of the moth my grand daughter & I found one in my kitchen sink! We were talking how strange & pretty the pink was.

sewbizgirl 04-30-2014 04:58 PM

I'd do the wing detail with the quilting, and not overdo it. Ditto on the french knots for eyes....

My time 04-30-2014 05:41 PM

Okay here's my two cents. I would applique two small pieces in each wing. Then I would had some lines to the body of the butterfly. Some sashing and cornerstones would also bring it all together.

sewingsuz 04-30-2014 07:49 PM

I think I would sash with pastels and the quilting like suggested will bring some beauty to the butterflies. I was thinking of Small pastel gingham checks for the sashing.


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