Applique Corner Complete

As I wrote in the previous entry, I changed my plan for the quilt corner from the Christmas card to one of my own design but inspired by the card. I retained the central image of the dove but made three circles of holly and ivy to represent both the old carol and the trinity. I think it worked out well.

I was afraid the bird would end up looking like a seagull but it does look like a dove. Now just stick that idea on the touching feathered stars and add copious quilting and you will see the finished quilt in your mind's eye before I finish it.