Bear Paw Mini Quilt
So ... I'm disappointed with the quilting. I know we are often our own worst critics but I think my rushing combined with fatigue and a dull needle in my machine resulted in something for which I'm not wildly excited about.
Originally, I had a double helix sort of shape going through the black sashing but I had drawn on free-hand and quilted over and it looked terrible. I ripped it out and free-motioned the leaf pattern. I free-handed words around the borders - "Stargazing", "hiking", etc., and "Thank You" to show appreciation for the special things my daughter's teacher did with the class. I wanted it to subtle, and therefore wasn't able to get a good shot of the writing.
Quilt Back
This is really a case of try to make a quilt with the recipients tastes in mind. Mr. Rich is a former hippie type, is very interested in nature, Native Americans, and astronomy. I tried to incorporate these interests into the quilt.
Finished size is 18" square
Pattern: Bear Paw
Binding: brought backing fabric over to front - folded twice and stitched by machine
Fabric: various batiks, Alexander Henry prints
4 comments:
Really??? I think the quilting looks amazing - no word of a lie. And I realy like the block. I was never mad about bear's paw, but this has really turned me around. The colour choices really make this. I'm sure Mr. Rich will flip - what a wonderful teacher gift.
I also think the quilting looks great. I love the leaves! I think the teacher will love it!
I love the leaf quilting in the black sashing-my eye went right to it!
Great little quilt and a really terrific gift for a teacher.
I really like the quilting on this. The leaf pattern in the black is really pretty. I think you're being too hard on yourself.
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