Playing

Sometimes it is fun to play.  I bought a  lovely pattern called Garden Pond Pillow by  Katrina Hadjimichael.  It is so pretty.  I fell in love with it!

I wanted to make a 24" mini quilt, rather than a pillow, so made some extra stars.  I used a stack and whack method rather than fussy cutting.  I'm too mean with my fabric to fussy cut.  There is no waste with stack and whack.

I used the top part of a clamshell template for cutting the scallops.  The fabric is Moda Morris Holiday Metallic.

I used English Paper Piecing to create the stars.  I hand appliqued the stars and scallops to the plain, white background. 

I am disappointed with my FMQ.  I wish I hadn't added the random feathers in the corners.  I think it is too much.  Too late now.  I can only hope I learn from my mistakes.