Negative Spaces

Since I was a bit under the weather on Monday, I am getting to this a bit late this week.  Now that I am back to normal (happy sigh), here is a little quilt for your enjoyment.

I named this project Fern Bluff both for the fern pattern in the focal fabric and the actual fern bluffs that are along some nearby walking trails.  This little quilt will be the spring season quilt for above our fireplace. 

As I was working out the quilting patterns, I realized how one pattern created negative spaces in which I could do another pattern--a interesting experiment and something I want to keep in mind with future projects.  The squiggly lines I did in plain blocks created space for a flower design.

I outlined the stars and then echoed the flower design in the middle.