Monday, September 6, 2010

A Dragonfly Summer


This dragonfly was found on the building outside of where my neice works. I admire all of the details with all of the sections and lines. A true work of art in itself.

Even the delicate wings of lace are all so facinating.

I felt quite inspired to quilt this lovely piece for Suzan.
The back of this quilt top shows an interesting way that it was pieced. Rather square construction, but the top was curved and then stitched down.

Even the pinwheels are made with folds.

I really enjoyed quilting such wonderful open spaces.

As I walked out to get the paper, I saw a few dragonflies flitting in the air. Soon the dragonflies will be gone as they get their last hurrah for summer, but the memories in the quilt will live on even in the winter months.

18 comments:

JennaLouiseCreates said...

What a beautiful quilt! How inspiring:) Thanks for sharing!

G Peplow said...

Hi there, this is an amazing quilt I love the dragonflies, beautiful, a work of art:D xx

Bea said...

A gorgeous quilt and beautiful quilting. Well done. :)Bea

Carola Bartz said...

How beautifully the dragonfly was transformed into a stunning quilt. Very inspiring.

hetty said...

Stunning!

Rebag said...

This is simply gorgeous! I love dragonflies!..so Inspiring

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

This dragonfly quilt is totally amazing! You have created a true work of art. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Gabriela said...

Gorgeous!

Teri Farrell-Gittins said...

I love dragonflies! And I love to see them in this Beautiful quilt! Very inspiring, thanks for sharing!

Morti said...

Oooohhhhhhhhhh WICKED photos of the dragonfly! Gorgeous quilt too!

Edzellinni aka Linda Edkins Wyatt said...

just gorgeous! was that made by Suzan from artsinthecards?

Annie said...

The gragonfly pic is amazing and your quilt is really stunning. Thanks for sharing it.
A x

Claire said...

fab quilt, thanks for sharing
C
xx

Louise said...

Absolutely beautiful - you are very clever!

Diane Kelsey said...

Fantastic photos and a really wonderful quilt.

Yael said...

WOW, what a STUNNING quilt, very unique!! Beautiful! And THAT quilting! I stumbled on your blog this morning and this dragon fly quilt made my day!

Lynne in NI said...

Oh wow! Your dragonfly quilt is absolutely fabulous!

Mom said...

love the vibrant colors and gorgeous quilting.