Good Morning,Quilters!
Good thing there are 31 days in May! I needed all 31 days to finish this tutorial before the deadline end of the month!
If YOUR birthday is in May–Happy (belated) Birthday!
A RETURN TO HAPPINESS
Lily of the Valley is YOUR birthday flower!
How lucky for YOU! I LOVE everything about this pretty little flower–from the shape of the leaves, the nodding flowers and the scent! Lilies of the Valley represent humility, purity and is said to bring luck in love. This beautiful bouquet flower also means a “return to happiness”.
It’s a perfect flower for YOUR next quilt. If your birthday is in May, perhaps you could add a single Lily to each of your quilts as your hidden signature?
LILY OF THE VALLEY MACHINE QUILTING TUTORIAL
Begin by drawing two parallel lines. Begin stitching in between the two lines. Start with a curlicue knot and sweep to the left sideline. Stitch on the left side line for several stitches.
Taper near the tip of the line and sweep back to the starting line. 
Sweep back to the left sideline.
Curl around to the center 
Add the left side of the “nodding bell” of the lily.
Add three triangles to form the lower aspect of the Lily.
Add the right side of the “bell” of the Lily.
Sweep to the right sideline to begin the next Lily in the border.
Taper slightly then sweep back to the beginning.
Sweep to the right sideline and curl around. Stitch a simple Lily shape.
For a larger border, stitch two rows of Lilies with a different motif in the center.
With a little doodling, this motif could be transformed into an allover motif–give it a try!
May all YOUR quilts be completed weeks before the deadline!
Lori
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