Burgendy Leaf Canan

First at Hartwell Quilt Show 2010

(My first quilt) – When I lived in San Antonio TX I planted a beautiful burgundy leaf Canna in the pool area. I loved the way it looked in front of the wrought iron fence. Many years later I designed this quilt from my old photo. The background including the leaves is pieced in the method that Ruth McDowell uses. My stash was small at first so I hand dyed the fabric for the flowers. It was on this quilt that I first tried my no melt Mylar method of applique. Finally I could create those accurate shapes and perfect points. Hand embroidery was used in the flower centers and to enhance the background since I had not yet acquired my digitizing software. I quilted in the ditch in the center and did a traditional cable for the border.