Not all of us have a flower garden, but if you're a quilter you can create your own. Here are some outstanding quilts showing a variety of techniques and effects!
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Ode to Georgia, made and quilted by Saundra Stavis Bohl (Ohio)
This brilliant original quilt has a stained glass effect due to the machine applique, done with dark thread and a zig zag stitch. Saundra Stabis Bohl says, "After a wonderful family trip to Santa fe, I was inspired by the colors, music, culture, and endless sky." This Ode to Georgia (O'Keeffe) was made with machine applique, piecing, and quilting.
Garden Party, made and quilted by Cindi Huff (Arizona)
Cindi Huff says that she took a class to learn a new applique technique. "I thought I would just do one block and make a pillow. However, that block was so fun and joyful, that I went on to make the entire quilt!" The pattern is Garden Party by Laura Heine.
Symphony of Color, made and quilted by Susan W. Smith (Washington, USA)
Light dances across the colors of the leaves in this digitally printed whole cloth quilt, which resembles a watercolor painting. Susan W. Smith took photos and altered them with iPad apps and Photoshop, printed them at Spoonflower, and then used quilting to enhance their shapes and colors. Trapunto also was used to enhance the elements.
Image credits: Photos of Ode to Georgia and Symphony of Color were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival. Photos of Garden Party were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Tucson Quilters guild show. NOTE: Quilt Inspiration is an Amazon Associate, meaning we receive a small commission from any Amazon purchase that results from a link on this page. Thank you for your support of Quilt Inspiration!
