I love peonies, especially the white ones with the tiny pink centers. They remind me of my Nana. I love having them on my table on the deck in the spring when we are dining outside. My husband has an ant phobia so we don’t bring them in the house! As with a few previous blocks, I took a few liberties with this one.
in the hoop, partially quilted
and the back
Please take a look at all the
wonderful peony blocks this month on the Shenandoah Valley Botanical Album QuiltBlog.
Your Peony block is gorgeous Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful fabrics and wonderful colors.
Your block is gorgeous. Can't get enough of your cheddar background!
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh about your hubby's ant phobia--because I share it. In fact, though I love the flowers, I don't even grow peonies because of the all too strong memories of my Mom's peony bed literally crawling with red ants. : )
i love peonies too...my grandmother's garden had lots of them...
ReplyDeletePeonies are such a delightful old fashioned flower. I always love your interpretations of the blocks. Your cheddar background is so perfectly wonderful.
ReplyDeletePeonies are such a delightful old fashioned flower. I always love your interpretations of the blocks. Your cheddar background is so perfectly wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour Peony block is awesome Wendy ! Congratulations !
ReplyDeleteYour peonies are so pretty! Love your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteI too love peonies - their scent is so sweet. You have to see the display at Shelborne. they are huge.
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great and hooray for taking pattern liberties.
I had a nana too :)
Wendy, what a great little block!! Beautiful job!!!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty!! Peonies are such a beautiful flower! but it's good you don't have to worry about ants in beautiful applique peonies. I love the yummy backing fabric too.
ReplyDeletePeonies are a favorite of mine as well. Love your block.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!