I started this a few years ago and pick it up every now and then in between other projects. The pattern called for raw edge applique, but I did traditional hand applique and finally finished a few weeks ago.

I started this as a project to teach myself free-motion quilting and this is what I've done so far. It will probably be Christmas 2012 until I can hang it since I have Christmas quilts to make for gifts before I can finish this one.

The color of the center poinsettia is too light, I think, so may try another new technique, fabric painting, to color it.

Thanks for checking them out!

It's beautiful and your FMQ looks great as well.

You are doing a beautiful job on those flowers.

I like it. One good thing with quilting you can always pick up where you have stopped i bet you are looking forward to the end project. Keep going looks great :thumbup:

Thanks :)

I am looking forward to the end of it - I'm usually a "start something, power through until it's done, then move on to something else" type quilter, but this has been one of the most protracted projects ever!

It looks great so far!

Lovely..as is your FMQ..... great work

Thats very pretty, good job.

You are doing a super job. Thanks for sharing.

Gorgeous.

I like the look of the pale one in the centre, it draws your eye in. Well done, it looks fabulous and the FMQ is great too.

The light-colored one makes it look more realistic. Although, if it bothers you, painting is effective and fun. Your work is beautiful.

Looking good

I love poinsettias and I LOVE yours that quilting really makes them life like....nice job!!

You doing a great job.

Your first attempt? I am seriously jealous then..lol

great!

Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for sharing
Hugs
April

Very very nice!

Beautiful

Beautiful Poinsettas !! Don't be so critical of yourself - flowers come in all shades ! I think its very well done !

wow

Ohhhh, this is lovely!
What is the name of the pattern?

Those are awesome, nice work!!

Great job

wow - what great work! That is beautiful.

WOW! That sure is pretty!
Nice job!

Beautiful!

Beautiful work!! Are you sure you're a beginner in FMQ? Looks great....wish I could do that well!!

Beautiful!

Both the design and the quilting are beautiful, keep it going would love to see it finished.

good job

Absolutely gorgeous!!

Great job! Doesn't look like your first attempt to me! Beautiful!

it looks so real!! great job

Wow, great FMQ!

Amazing work. Truly beautiful.

Beatiful work and pattern
Congrats, Kutnso

Good job on the FM quilting.

You are doing a great job! Looking so good! A hug!