Giant Dahlia Progress
 

Recently, I decided to make a quilt for my SIL. She loves Dahlias, and purple is her favorite color. Because I knew I didn't have enough purples in my stashto make every "petal" a different fabric, I was going to mix in pinks. I still was about 20 pieces short.

I posted a request here to trade purple squares. I thought that, if I was really lucky, I might be able to gather some of the fabrics I needed, and would break my moratorium to get the rest.

I have to admit, the kindness and generosity of my fellow quilters far surpassed anything I could have dreamed of. When I laid out all the fabulous fabrics, I was stunned to realize I not only received what I needed, but there was enough to do the whole flower all in purples! Some of the pieces are even large enough that I can use them in the border or in future quilts. I am beyond grateful to everyone who contributed.

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My SIL and I both are in full agreement that it will be even more special because of all of the lovely fabrics from quilters all across the country. I could not wait to get started, and spent the last two days cutting and piecing the center flower. It has a petal from each and every single fabric I received. I am thrilled with how it turned out!

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I haven't stitched it onto the background yet...I'm going to audition black, white, and maybe some prints and see what it likes before I decide.

Big quilty hugs to everyone who contributed!

Your dahlia is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see how you finish it.

Wow, that is gorgeous!! She will love it. I am in awe of anyone who can make that pattern.

that looks like a tough pattern. You mastered it well.

Oh, wow, that is beautiful!

That is stunning! It's on my bucket list!!! The generosity of people on here never ceases to amaze me! We are a fabulous group of people on here!!! Please keep up posted on your progress!

This is already beautiful. I can't wait ti see the final project.

That's gorgeous! I think dahlias are one of the most beautiful flowers ever.

This is going to be stunning no matter how you decide to proceed. You did a faboo job on the piecing. And kudos to all the members who so generously contributed to your project.

That's really gorgeous!!