This wall hanging was made for my friend Linda for her June birthday. First drawn up on graph paper, the design was then printed out on freezer paper which adheres to fabric when ironed. I sliced and diced the sheets into pieces, ironing them onto patches of Indonesian batik fabrics. Cutting 1/4″ margin around all sides allows for easy joining. The completed wedges did not come together perfectly, so I added two half wedges to make the 360 degrees I needed. Added some antique lace, and placed together on a rich dark blue poured color background for a perfect gem setting. A very Zen project.
ALEXANDRITEALEXANDRITE
Discovered in the Ural Mts of Russia in 1830 – named for Tzar Alexander II
Very rare color change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl
Called Emerald by day and Ruby by night.
Its blue/green colors shine in daylight and fluorescent light, changing to red/purple colors in incandescent light from a lamp or candle flame.
This is a result of the complex way the mineral absorbs light.
Mohs hardness scale 8.5
Found now in Siri Lanka, East Africa, and Brazil, though these gems are not as vividly colored as the original Russian gemstones.
Far rarer, and more valuable than diamonds; it is the rarest gemstone on the birthstone list, associated with the month of June.
(June birthstones also include pearl, and moonstone, June being the only month claiming three birthstones.
Alexandrite is the gemstone of luck, prosperity, and intellect. It represents the balance between the physical and the spiritual, Its color-shifting charm symbolizes transformation, fostering emotional balance and harmony.
Discovered in the Ural Mts of Russia in 1830 – named for Tzar Alexander II
Very rare color change variety of the mineral chrysoberyl
Called Emerald by day and Ruby by night.
Its blue/green colors shine in daylight and fluorescent light, changing to red/purple colors in incandescent light from a lamp or candle flame.
This is a result of the complex way the mineral absorbs light.
Mohs hardness scale 8.5
Found now in Siri Lanka, East Africa, and Brazil, though these gems are not as vividly colored as the original Russian gemstones.
Far rarer, and more valuable than diamonds; it is the rarest gemstone on the birthstone list, associated with the month of June.
(June birthstones also include pearl, and moonstone, June being the only month claiming three birthstones.
Alexandrite is the gemstone of luck, prosperity, and intellect. It represents the balance between the physical and the spiritual, Its color-shifting charm symbolizes transformation, fostering emotional balance and harmony.
Louise Naples Quiltmaker 
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing the process! And how fortunate I am to be the recipient! It is definitely a treasure! Thank you dear friend!