Quilting an appliqué iris is like stitching a little piece of spring into fabric. Each petal, cut with care, feels like a whispered memory of a garden in bloom—soft, hopeful, and quietly radiant. There’s something deeply personal about appliqué: the way your fingers guide the needle around every curve, creating life from thread and cloth, feels like a conversation between heart and hand.
Entitled: Stitched in Violet
The iris itself is such a graceful flower—symbolic of hope, wisdom, and courage. As I quilt around its delicate form, I think about how it stands tall even in the early chill of spring. Maybe that’s what draws me to it. It reminds me that beauty can bloom even when the air is still cold, and that there’s strength in softness.
In the quiet moments, when the light hits just right and the fabric folds like gentle hills, it’s easy to forget the world beyond the stitches. It becomes just me, the needle, and the iris blooming beneath my hands. And in that simple act of creation, I find a little peace, a little joy—a patchwork of calm stitched into the chaos of everyday life.
Well, I think that’s it from me. Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed this article, and continue to stay tuned for more quilting fun.
Georgia (Owner of Betty Lorna Vintage)
And a friendly reminder that here at Betty Lorna Vintage, we have a passion for quilting, and we aim to provide customers with lovingly handmade and unique quilted blankets. In addition to our already available quilts, we also provide a custom quilt service where we can collaborate to create your own custom quilt.
The best way to contact me is through email for all sewing, quilting and business enquires: bettylornavintage@gmail.com
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