QAL Update

While I was down in Albuquerque last week, I wasn't slacking...

Nope, before I left, I spend 2 days preparing the little

half square triangles.

That was a huge help in assembling all these bear paws.

I shared this trial block before...

Since it went together correctly with these triangle paper templates, which you can find 

HERE

I was ready to cut into my fabrics.

I stitched and I stitched...

even without bobbin sometimes...

Thats a big faux pas... that blasted faux stitching!

LOL!!

I kept all my parts and pieces close at hand, along with the finished blocks for inspiration...

Next up was the bear.

I took a break from piecing all those paws.

Oh, how I love the way it's turning out.

You know I had to shoot for the biggest quilt in the pattern.

That's a "LOT" of half square triangles and many many blocks,

but I'm happy to say, that yesterday I finished up piecing

the last of them. On to putting it all together and starting on the

paw border! 

I must say, I'm "sew" glad I found these Northcott fabrics.

They really are stunning. I got a little nervous while piecing all this,

 as the fabric is last years collection, and finding it was difficult.

I was short about 1/8 yard from the pattern requirements.

I did a little happy dance, when I had 1/2 yard leftover, 

and a plan in my head, to make this full size quilt fit my king size bed.

I'm pretty sure I have enough background fabric to do it!

;-)

Thanks Lorna for a fabulous pattern and a great QAL!

You can find more on it right 

HERE

Keep on Stitchin'