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Quilting: Orange Butterfly
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Orange Butterfly

Orange Butterfly

Orange Butterfly

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Mo & Mike pattern w/ photo on fabric »

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Unisex

Style: Outdoorsy, Casual


Materials

Photo printed on cotton fabric; cotton fabrics; thread, batting.

What was your inspiration?

The beautiful blooming hibiscus in my front yard was full of orange flowers. The weather was gorgrous. The butterfly landed, and I too the photo you see above.

What are you most proud of?

The integration of the photo with the pieced flower.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This project requires basic piecing skills. If that's not appealing, you can fuse the pieces that make the flower to fabric. Stitch them down. Trace the full size quilting guide onto tracing paper. Pin on the piece. Stitch over the lines to quilt. Done!

See more photo on fabric patterns at www.moandmike.com

 

42 comments

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Granny Marsha on craftsy.com
Mar 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!
Pam George on craftsy.com
Feb 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful quilt!
akasmith on craftsy.com
Oct 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful!
ColleenRose on craftsy.com
Oct 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful work!
suebrigle251349 on craftsy.com
Oct 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love to quilt, but I do need to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. Your quilt is beautiful.
Grammy Florida on craftsy.com
Sep 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is wonderful. I am trying my hand at using photos with fabric. I hope mine look as great as yours.
Wonky1 on craftsy.com
Aug 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Really spectacular! As an art quilter, I MUST adventure into the whole photo thing. Just beautiful!
Debie on craftsy.com
Aug 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Unbelieveable! This quilt really show the quilter artful talent. I'm impressed!
Maribeth on craftsy.com
Aug 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
YOUR QUILT IS BEAUTIFUL. I HAVE FRIENDS THAT MEET EVERY OTHER WEEK TO DO QUILTS FOR A CHURCH HERE IN TOWN THAT MAKES QUILTS FOR PREGNANT YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE ALSO HOMELESS AND THE CHURCH TOOK THEM IN TO A PROGRAM THEY SUPPORT.
Mo_and_Mike on craftsy.com
Aug 18, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you very much. Sounds like a wonderful progam. Can you tell us more about it? artist@moandmike.com
barbgriffin on craftsy.com
Aug 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautifull
gdvantol76841 on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Oh BEAUTIFUL art, i've always wanted to some kind of quilt/photo. Oh you have given me the motivation to do one for sure now. But i have a few ufo must get done first. Love your bright colors, also thank you for sharing your beautiful work. I'm new to sewing and making quilts, i go very slow, but getting projects done. I guess you could say i'm a self taught quilter. Thanks you.
wmcclella74968 on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful!
Eileen Menke on craftsy.com
Jul 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful The colors or so bright.
dottyeb on craftsy.com
Jul 01, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wonderful quit!!! The colors are stunning. Truly a work of art!!
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jul 02, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much!
Craftsy on craftsy.com
Jul 01, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
We've chosen this project to be featured on our home page. Congrats!
daikens33632 on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning...work of art..
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thank to all of you who have left comments; they are greatly appreciated!
runninglady on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, now this will get me quilting.
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
That's what I like to hear. I'm all about sharing and inspiring!
djmitchel33490 on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love this. Very Beautiful.
Devika on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
colours blends beautifully, well done
hugsbynana on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
great summer pattern
Jan Kay on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Good colour selection.
jerot33376 on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is just beautiful Love the colors the buterfly
FabricCreations on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful!
thumm4333266 on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I live in Hawaii for 3 years, and this brought back such good memories.
PriscillaCP on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Truly beautiful and unique
shandeb7933215 on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! Makes me want to go home and stitch!
Jenny112058 on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Love, love, love it!
Flamingos Rule on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
It is very beautiful and creative! <3
mjgb8 on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Its a beautiful quilt!
Karen Garner on craftsy.com
Jun 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jun 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Glad you like it!
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jun 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Irena!!
irena_iv_atanasova on craftsy.com
Jun 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
wow! wonderfulll!
zany on craftsy.com
Jun 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
wonderful !!! fantastic image and expertly laid out..breathetaking...give me inspiration to keep trying this method...mine never are as nice as this..I am in awe of people who do this and make it "work"
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jun 14, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Zany, I still think the same when I see work that I really love. Keep working at it.
Pls1948 on craftsy.com
Jun 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
My sentiments, exactly! Absolutely gorgeous!
Jan Cole on craftsy.com
Jun 12, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is goreous. Being that I am not a quilter, after reading I have not clue as to how this was created, but nonetheless, I am moved my its beauty and acknowledge the artist. Beautiful work a true demonstration of your own inner beauty. Jan Cole
Mo and Mike on craftsy.com
Jun 12, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Jan, your comments are very inspiring.