Block No. 19 - The Morning Glory, part of The Modernistic Flower Quilt, showcases a purple cup with yellow stitching and lavender dots. The design features green leaves, stems, and tendrils, with yellow leaf stitching. The intricate details aim to create a vibrant and refreshing morning atmosphere. Upcoming: the trillium. Last week: Dahlia.
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The Oregonian Modernistic Quilt #18 – Dahlia
Summary: Block No. 18 of The Modernistic Flower Quilt depicts the dahlia in yellow and orange hues. The intricate color variations due to crossbreeding limit the flower's applique representation. The design includes three flower parts, yellow bud, green leaves, and color spots. Next week's feature: The Morning-Glory; last week's feature: Lily of the Valley.
The Oregonian Modernistic Quilt #17 – Lily of the Valley
On November 19, 1933, Block No. 17 "The Lily of the Valley" was featured in a series of modernistic flower quilt blocks. The tiny blossoms of the mayflower, also known as the lily of the valley, are typically white but can also be purple-streaked or red. The block incorporates pale lavender bell-shaped flowers with dark lavender stitching, and green stems. This was followed by the dahlia block, while last week’s feature was the California Poppy.
