Quilting the Tree of Life

This panel, I confess, was not a favorite when I received it. The gold background on the panel is duller in person. It took some time to figure out how to balance the color. But I was determined to get it pieced and finished.

As I quilted, it grew it on me. (Pun intended!)

First, as always, the seams were SID with MonoPoly and the tree outlined. I used a curly motif as background, repeating the curly tree branch motif in the panel.

My signature little fishies found their way into the lower parts of the panel. Trees need water and the fish signify that fact!

I outlined the diamond shapes in the middle border diamonds with light gold, and then added a simple 1.4″ outline on the triangle border gold and red pieces.

The entire piece was blocked and steamed.

When in doubt, quilt it out!

Happy quilting,

Lennea