Evolution of a Koi (Quilt)

It all began in February of this year--just an idea in my brain--Koi No. 1. It seems like it has taken forever, and that is probably because I have not worked on it continually since I cut the first piece of fabric. I'm a bit of a procrastinator! But the day has finally come that work on the koi quilt is complete! I just finished up stitching on the hanging sleeve, and I am SO HAPPY!! 

So I thought I'd do a photo montage of how it all came together for posterity (haha!). Without further ado, I give you the Evolution of a Koi (Quilt)...

colors chosen

body cut out

koi pinned on--ready to start the applique'

tail and fins

appliquéd

here, fishy, fishy--all

appliquéd on!

 

lily pad #1, check!

all applique' complete

little fishy eyes

scales begun

and scales done!

koi down...lilypads to go

lily pad done

quilt top completed!!

quilting progressing

yay! quilting finished!

binding complete--the front

binding complete--the back

Koi No. 1--hanging and ready to go!

Hope you enjoyed seeing my quilt from beginning to end. Thanks for stopping by!