Prairie Blossoms

Prairie Blossoms" is the second in the new series of "booklets", which began with "Pine Ridge Cabins". This 14 page booklet also has 6 coordinating projects for which there are complete instructions, templates, and clear, colorful pictures. The quilts are made in the tradition of the Farmhouse Quilts. The quilt pictured in the center of the front cover is called "The Tall Flowers". This 36" x 41" quilt combines strips of pieced squares done in scrap fabrics - cottons & flannels - with tall appliqued flowers. These flowers are repeated in the corners of the borders and are dressed up with the smallest bit of embroidery around the centers. It is finished with a large running stitch - a utility stitch - instead of quilting, as is used in the Farmhouse Quilts books. This same type of appliqued flower is used randomly around the border of the rail fence quilt. To give this traditional quilt design more interest, some of the rails are made from strips of embroidered flowers or button flowers. One of the most striking quilts in this book is the "Baskets & Blooms" quilt done in red, yellow, tan & green. The whimsical tall appliqued flowers are combined with traditional, very geometric pieced baskets for a bold and interesting effect. There is also a coordinating basket pillow done in the same fabrics with the pieced basket spilling over with wool applique flowers. To finish off the list there are two small wall banners, both repeating the theme of pieced baskets & appliqued flowers. Each of the projects in this little book compliments the next beautifully. They can either stand alone as a wonderful accent piece, or you can make a unique grouping of two or more pieces. This little book is packed with big possibilities!