Rosary Koi
Here is a little quilt I made for my sister-in-law for her bridal shower. She loves koi and I've been trying to figure out just how to incorporate koi into a quilt for her with one of her grandmother's rosary parts. I have to admit I've been thinking on this for over 6 months. I finally determined to use English paper piecing (shell pattern) for the scales of the koi. The rest of the fabric I painted. The whole thing is hand appliqued and machine quilted. The paint ran a bit more than I thought so it sort of looks like the koi has feet. He's a bit more turtle-ish than I was planning. The broken rosary fit perfectly around his little body. I hope it will bring her fond memories for years to come.
2 comments:
simply lovely Beth! I know she will cherish this.
oh my goodness Beth. you never cease to amaze me. that is absolutely beautiful! what an awesome gift! and just as an aside, i was at joann's the other day and saw a bolt of one of the fabrics you used for Silas' quilt (the totally cute patterned one w/ the little birdies and such). i'm so in love with it, i almost bought the bolt. i just might as it's on clearance and they are having 50% off of those for labor day. hmm, now what to do with it once i get it? :)
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