I made this quilt for a friend's birthday gift around 8 or 9 years ago. It is completely machine pieced and appliquéd and was machine quilted by Cathy Kessler of Tampa on her long arm quilting machine. The fantasy flowers are double-sided and sewn on in a way that leaves parts of them free from the quilt, providing a bit of dimension.
I have spent most of my artistic life making things in a very left-brained way, piecing according to a set pattern, drawing within the lines, etc. It is challenging for me to work free-form and this was one of my first attempts to break out of strict rules. I was pleased with the overall results. I like quilts that make me feel happy. What do you think?
Peace in creativity,
Meryl
