The Painted Lady

The first time I spotted this butterfly, I knew it belonged in a quilt. The Painted Lady is a joyful, scrap-loving design that puts those fabric bits that seem to multiply overnight (grin) to beautiful use. The pieced butterfly takes center stage, finished with playful rick rack for just the right touch of whimsy. Surrounding it all is a storybook border of birds, flowers, and fencing that sets the scene perfectly—after all, butterflies can’t resist a good garden. This quilt measures 76½ inches square, and the price includes tax and shipping.