thanks to Dungeonquilter's tut I was able to do my own folded dahlia. There are a few things I need to adjust on the next one that I did not realize on this one such as using white thread instead of something to blend in when sewing down the squares and to use more contrasting fabric but overall I am happy with my first attempt. But I am already mulling over in my head several other colors to make this in for gifts.

THank you Dungeonquilter for such a great tut.......

I think it looks great, great work!

I usually don't like green, but this is beautiful. Looks like a real flower from here.

Looks real good! I so "got it" after seeing her tute. Can't wait to make one too!

Very pretty.

very cute! don't know if i am "brave" enough to try this..

You did a beautiful job!! :D:D

Nice..I want to give that a try..its on the never ending to do list..LOL

Wow, your Dahlia has a totally different look than the others, most of which were softer gradiations.

I LOVE the way you've use all the different textures of green patterns for your petals.

It's really very lovely.

Will it be a pillow or something larger?

i like the greens you chose...i understand the change from the white thread...but i think it gives it another design aspect...

great job!

I'm with you as well, but this is for a friend who's fav color is green and the brighter the better. :shock: So hope she likes it.

BELIEVE ME when I say if I can do it YOU can. Just follow the tut and the hardest part is getting the 7 colors together.

Oh - can't you just see this done as a pointsetta for Christmas!?!

Beautiful!

Sure wish it was coming to me...I love green too and this is absolutely awesome!!

:idea: :idea: I can see it now!!! And I have tons of Christmas fabric......add one more color to the list to do this in..... :-D

Love it.

10-stars

Stunning! Your fabric choices were beautiful! Awesome work!

Beautiful! I hope I can start on mine soon.

Wonderful work! I'm sure many of us have it in our "bucket lists". Nice to see how beautiful it is!

What are you seeing? I'm seeing various reds, something with yellow for the center, with green as the backing! I think I can have a lot of fun with this pattern. Now to just start on one lol.

Oooo...I love the greens....it turned out really pretty!!

Great!

Beautiful work.

Very Pretty!! Great JOB!! :thumbup: :D

Holy cow...gorgeous!
Maureen

wow ! that is awsome !

I realize amore contrasting group of fabric is traditional for this, but I think I like yours better. It really makes the "flower" stand out from the darker background. Interesting idea.

Wowwwwwwwwwwww! Hey, if the friend doesn't like it,......

If the white thread bothers you - get a fine point Sharpie and make the white green! This is absolutely lovely. You did a great job with your color selection.

Thanks Lisa

Great idea, thanks for the suggestion

WOW! These folded dahlias are just "growing" all over this board! I've seen yellow, orange, green. Who's making a blue one?
Myrna, your green one is really pretty!

Gorgeous!

Beautiful, just beautiful.

I love your green one!

Very pretty, you did a great job.

Beautiful.

Ohhhhh, the fabrics are so pretty