From Pickin' Arkansas: A recent Quilt Shop Hop in Arkansas was celebrated with a unique print -- the red Apple Blossom, which is the State Flower and my favorite fruit. I have had many apple trees in the past, and my great grandfather started one of the first apple orchards in Winatchee, Washington -- his concrete block house is still there! I also play musical instruments (I'm a 'picker') which inspired me to use the floral pattern as the background for my applique musical instruments!

