Spring in Texas means fields and fields of wildflowers, thanks to the work of Lady Bird Johnson. Back in the 1960’s, she pushed the nation’s first legislation through Congress to beautify our highways, parks and public areas. Seeds of wildflowers – bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, black-eyed Susan, blanket flower and phlox - were sown all across Texas. Today a drive on Texas highways each Spring is a glorious sight to see. My quilt is a nod to the legacy this special woman left behind for all to enjoy.
The background is a scrap of a Sky Dyes fabric. The hills, grass and road are fabric by Cherrywood. All are attached with Wonder Under. Raw-edge appliqué was used for the over-sized bluebonnets cut out from left-over bluebonnet fabric, greenery and flowers mimicking Indian paintbrush. All were hand- embroidered along with the bluebonnets scattered over the hills. Machine quilting finished the piece.
Lovely, lovely, lovely! I was hoping one of our Texans would feature the gorgeous bluebonnets and other wild flowers that adorn our state in the spring! So happy you've paid homage to the First Lady who can be thanked for the glorious roadside plantings.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blue bonnets, and a really lovely quilt. Just loved your story, it's so much fun to get the inspiration for everyone's quilt, and also to learn something new!!!!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, My in-laws lived in Austin and I was lucky enough to drive through the hill country and see the bluebonnets in person. They are beautiful and you've done a wonderful job representing the scenery of that area. I love the colors of your quilt. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
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Bluebonnets are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe bluebonnets were gorgeous this spring. This quilt is a little bit of that heaven. The use of the sky dyes and cheery wood fabrics are perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the French knots. So delightful
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a beautiful representation of the wildflowers that fill the fields! Love your colors!
ReplyDeleteAh... the luscious Bluebonnets and Indian Paintbrush. They line our Farm-to-Market (FM), and Country Roads (CR) making them look like fabulous paintings !
ReplyDeleteYour use of the oh-so-perfect fabrics and the hand-embroidery made this a really special quilt!
This is a beautiful representation of the beautiful legacy Lady Bird gave Texas. I love the colors you chose and the bluebonnet fabric and your handwork really do make a perfect reminder of the spring beauty of Texas roads.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful and vibrant at the same time, makes me want to drive though hill country to see for myself!
ReplyDeleteNot sure, but I thought that Lady Bird Johnson also had billboards banned from the Interstate Highways?
Anyway, this is truly a wonderful "nod" to her lasting
contribution to the "beautifying of America"