NATIVE NINE PATCH

This was the first raw edge appliqué quilt that I ever attempted.  The squares represent these plants and animals, (from left to right) 

top row: Native Wood Pigeon/Kaka Beak, Pukeko
middle row:  Kowhai, Kiwi, Manuka
bottom row: Fan Tail, Rata, Tui

The fabrics were from my first batch of hand-dyes and the quilt was hand quilted.

It was made for a Marlborough Quilt Club challenge, but was easily trounced by Kath Maher's spectacular Paua quilt. (will try to get a photo of her entry, it was beautifully made)