Certain themes seem to be perennial favourites with quilters, and designs inspired by flowers and plants are a case in point. But as gardening and the natural world are popular interests, perhaps it’s no surprise that quilters – and, indeed, artists from all disciplines – have long been attracted to botanical subjects. Then, who could fail to be inspired by the endless colour combinations and the fascinating shapes and textures offered by nature’s bounty? With spring’s longer days and (hopefully) brighter weather, if they aren’t already, buds should soon be bursting, leaves unfurling, flowers blooming and blossoms frothing, so what better time of year to head outside and give your creativity a kickstart?
HISTORIC EXAMPLES
Appliqué is a common technique for making quilts inspired by flora, with
