Design Wall Monday: Flower Pot

I finished my applique project that I started at my quilt retreat.

The original pattern had very traditional reds and greens like a Baltimore Album quilt.  But then I found a scrap of focus fabric in my stash for the pot and the whole bright color scheme followed.

I learned a lot about machine applique!  I spent many hours carefully stitching each piece.  There is even some reverse-applique.  I'm so happy with how it turned out.

Some of the circles, like these red ones below, were really tiny.

  

I also learned how to quilt feathers.  I've never been brave enough to try them before.  Don't look too closely, they're a little wonky, but I love the overall effect.

I'm linking up to Design Wall Monday and also Makes My Monday.