I have finally started a new project - well two, actually. Two young ladies were born late last year and a quilt for each of them has been on my to-do list for at least since then. I have been itching to get these started - I decided that if I waited until I'd tidied up other loose ends before starting, they will still be in the pipeline when the wee girls start school!
The pattern is Bear and Bear Paws by Sew Fresh Quilts, and here is the first block —
Extra cute, I believe.
There are 6 bears per quilt, all in different fabrics. All the noses are the same though, and to streamline the process, I've been making more noses leader-ender fashion while doing other sewing.
The noses are the fiddliest part of the block so once I've made them, the bear faces will go together quite quickly.
The noses are the fiddliest part of the block so once I've made them, the bear faces will go together quite quickly.
Recently I finished another block for Wings and Pretty Things —
Even though it was a straight forward block one of the poor wee ladybirds had a bit of an identity crisis and needed unpicking!
Oh dear!
I mentioned in my previous post that Mum was staying. She stayed for 10 nights and we managed to keep her free from bugs while she was here. Luckily not all of the visits with the kids were balcony visits —
I thought I'd finished with making Barbie clothes but these little beanies found themselves made—
It was Mum who suggested the coloured tassles and I was happy to run with the idea!
Just as well it's Feijoa season - the smallest fruits were perfect for modelling the beanies.
The Time In a Bottle Bloghop, which I am joining in with, is coming up this week. My project is done as far as it will get done and I am looking forward to sharing that on my day; I just need to sort out the time zones so that it gets posted on the right day! Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is hosting it.
'til then,
happy stitches,
Cute beanies! My feijoa fruit are all still tiny. I think it's been too cool this summer for me to get much fruit.
ReplyDeleteglad you were able to get in a good visit with your mom - I'm sure she loved being able to visit with you and all the family. I love those little bugs on your blocks
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear your Mum had a good visit and was bug free Reawyn. I bet the grandies loved seeing her. Your bear is very cute and ladybirds gorgeous, despite the identity crisis! The beanies are cute too, I guess the Barbies need to keep warm with the coming winter, even in the winterless north. Our fellow tree is still very small, I hope for fruit like you are getting one day!
ReplyDeleteYou could then sit the hatted feijoas in egg cups to display them. Yum Yum I am picking up lots daily now.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun post. Cute bears. Barbie beanies. Mom visiting, and her fiddly cross stitch, is she doing HAED they look like paintings and are huge? As usual your applique is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute wee bear 🐻 . Good idea to get the Ridley noses done…
ReplyDeletePleased Mum had a nice long visit and could get to have cuddles with some of the kids…
Easy oops with the ladybird 🐞, all good in the end.
Cute Barbie beanies…
How lovely to have your mum come to visit! I'm sure you had lots of lovely cups of tea with her... and oh my goodness! How cute are those beanies!!!! The barbies will be nice and warm this winter :) xx
ReplyDeleteOMG - could that bear be any cuter????! You will have lots of fun with this one.
ReplyDeleteThose bears are going to be fun. Pretty Wings block - haha, poor ladybird. Great little beanies too. xx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a nice visit with your mom - and productive too. Those bears are going to make such cute quilts and the beanies are adorable.
ReplyDeleteSuch tiny Barbie hats! I love feijoa, but have to eat the on my own, as Robin wint touch them. How wonderful to have you Mum come for a long visit, you both must have enjoyed that. As the grandies did too, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteso glad your mum could have some close up time with littlies.... love the bears. I have her giraffe pattern I think I need to make....oh my gosh those little beanies!!! haha... they would look lovely on all your fruit in a bowl!!! silly me!
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Can't wait to see your bear quilts come together. That looks great.
ReplyDeleteAnd it looks like your mum had a great time staying with you.
How lovely to spend time with your Mum at your place. And wonderful she is still stitching. The bear quilts are going to be so cute! Very stylish Barbie beanies. I have never tried a fejoia. They seem to be a favourite with manymfolk. Love Wings new block....sorry ladybug had issues lol!
ReplyDeleteWings and Pretty Things? Is that the same pattern Lin is doing? I love this quilt!!
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