How it was made : "Orchid Moon"

Here's a peek into my process

from the drawing to the finished top.

Enjoy!

2014 Pantone Quilt Challenge Entry (TGIFF!) : Orchid Moon

Here it is folks.
My grand reveal, "Orchid Moon"

This beauty was completely hand appliqued from an original drawing, then machine quilted with in-the-ditch stitching and matchstick quilting in the background. The applique itself took nearly 30 hours to complete. And there are 209 stitches holding down circle alone.

Measures 24.5 in. x 19.5 in.

I'm just so glad it's finished! Leave it to me to be inspired about a week and a half til the deadline and further challenge myself with traditional style applique!
I'll share more step-by-step photos this weekend. For now, I seriously need to rest my poor fingers.

I'm entering in the 2014 Pantone Quilt Challenge : Mini Category!
Wish me luck!