The 12-inch border of the quilt is appliquéd with swags and roses. Also on the border are thirty-six small quilted and stuffed motifs of birds on branches, flowers, and grapes.The fabrics used are ...

Thirty red squares are appliqued with white flowers, birds, and butterflies; 20 different motifs. The red and white squares are framed by a six-inch red strip with appliqued white leaves and crosses.