NeilC Spring in Kyoto - There is a Mount Fuji flowering cherry tree right next to the french windows which the table I quilt at is near and it inspired me to make this quilt last spring. Each of the blossoms are made up of 5 petals fused together on an applique mat and then en mass I sprinkled them onto the quilt top - I fused them where they fell and then stitched them in place. Although you can't see it in the photo the quilt is quilted in a traditional japanese quilt pattern.