I found some fabric with dragonflies all over it that I loved so I took one and enlarged it to make a template for these dragonflies. I also added flowers, leave and vines on the edges that were fused down applique and then a small blanket stitch around each piece. At the top is the name of the child who will recieve it but since that won't be until Christmas, I can't reveal it now. LOL This was a very fun quilt to make. I will put the printed dragonfly fabric on the back and bind it with the same purple as the sashing. I just am not sure how to quilt this. I don't do very well at stippling and am at a lost as to how to start the quilting. Can I get some suggestions? Sending it out to have it quilted is not an option.

Funny thing about this quilt...when we saw the fabric, we thought it was butterflies until I was halfway finished with the quilt top and was showing it to my sisters and brother. They all said it was dragonflies so I had to change my mind concept on it. LOL I like it no matter what the bugs are!! Thanks for your help!!!

well you could echo quilt around the dragonflies and flowers. once or more. your choice. if only once, i'd also do straight stiching around the background to anchor the whole block. lovely quilt!!

Oh it's really cute! Your appliques look stunning.

Butterflies or Dragonflies...it's beautiful whatever you call them. I love the colors.

very nice

very nice. someone is going to love that come
Christmas time.

I like that idea.

That is beautiful....love the applique!!

Verrrrrry pretty!!

Very nice! I was wondering though, does the child read this board? :)