Port-hole Zoo Quilt

This is another commissioned quilt.  The purchaser wanted zoo animals.  I had pinned this card and always thought it would make a cool quilt.  I had thought of just appliqueing the circle's but I wanted some variety to the quilt. (I didn't want the whole quilt to be applique.)

Then I stumbled upon a tutorial for port-holes.  What a fun way to add depth to a quilt.  The process of making port-holes was very fun.  I enjoyed learning something new.

I drew the pattern for the applique in the middle based on the outer fabrics.

I finished the quilt of with some close stippling which really added to the depth of the quilt.

Stats:
40" x  50"
Quilted by me
 Started: November 2014
Finished: December 2014
For: Baby Kian (commissioned by Sherry. Thank you!)