Well, I actually finished putting on the binding of Brown Bear, Brown Bear. This has been a long day but I'm still very excited about finishing something. I'll work on hand-sewing the binding this week.
Well, yesterday I finished the blocks for Step 5 on Carol Doak's Anniversary Mystery quilt. I don't like the colors, but it was in my stash and I'm saving all my money for a local shop hop in September! I've gotten on side of the Caterpillar quilt hand-sewn, three more sides to go! Then I'll start the Brown Bear binding. I really, really, want to do something new!!! Stop me, please!!!
So, I'm back to quilting my Brown Bear, Brown Bear quilt top. I've traced the bear and plan to quilt the large border (people) with a row of bears. Now, what would you do inside the small blue border? Then what would you do for the small striped border? I've gotten together a great little grouping of the animals to use in the middle, so I'm good there (I hope), just need some ideas for the smaller borders. I really wish I had some confidence in my choices...someday??? Thanks for any suggestions. Gloria
I found this pinscushion today and want to make a couple to hang several places. I'll add that to my list of to-dos. I'm still working on the borders for the Quilt Along with Judy L. I think I'll use them for in between projects. I still have the Brown Bear, Brown Bear loaded...waiting for a decision on what quilting pattern to use. Still have to attach the binding on my Caterpillar quilt. I have the Kids Will Be Kids quilt that goes on the HQ16 next. I need to get going on the Calendar Quilt Challenge...need to finish February and start March...yikes, how did that happen? I've decided that my design wall needs a frame. It can still be a bit portable, but it keeps bending in the middle where the two foam boards meet so I thought a frame would help. Boy, do I wish I didn't have slanted ceilings in this huge studio. I just don't have the height in this room to place it against the wall...whine, whine, whine! I should take photos of the room... No pics yet. Sorry...
Whoa!!! Can you believe this? I cut and pieced the top in one day!!! I'm making the backing and hope to quilt it tonight. Here's a photo: I am going out of town and need this completed by tomorrow! Would love some encouragement! Other notes: My design wall is breaking apart. My photos are so blurry. Maybe I should find my new camera? Nah, probably the photographer!!! Gloria
I decided to do the Brown Bear, Brown Bear quilt for my granddaughter so now I've got another project to add to my list. Blocks are fussy cut and this will be my first time, so wish me luck. Photos soon. Gloria