Carol always has such fun blog hop theme ideas. We love fish here. Pond fish, tank fish and fish on the wall. And for those of you who have raised a houseful of boys, when they go thru puberty, they get pretty fishy smelling sometimes, too. (Know what I mean?)
So this hop resonated with me.
My little sweet pea is crazy about Baby Shark.
Being an applique junkie I love to turn clipart into quilts. So I went searching online for "free baby shark clipart".
I found this one and ran it thru the "Paint" program on my windows computer to enlarge it. Since it was more square in size and I was making a lap quilt, I searched again for something to add to make it longer.
This one was just what I was looking for. I cropped out the sharks, leaving a nice ocean bottom scene.
Then I cut it in 4 pieces and ran each piece thru "Paint" again to get the size I needed.
The addition of an underwater mountain and some sea creatures gave me the length and interest this quilt needed.
I kept playing around with things and went on to adjust my quilt photo with AI, as well. I'm not sure if I am really in love with the idea of artificial intelligence, but it was kinda fun to mess around with it.
Definitely not great clarity on the free trial version, but fun.
The fishy business continues...
You know how I love to show my grandies.
Since these little fishes have been enjoying their pool this summer, it was time for some new pool towels.
Prehistoric land fish, lets say!
They do the job and the kids have have as much fun playing in the grass with them, as swimming.
This pattern is called "Cuddle Monster" Nap Mat by Whistlepig Creek Productions.
I changed out the underside to a terry cloth fabric and voila. It worked great and the kids love them.
Thinking about kids, I don't think I have even shared, that I have a new little one making an appearance in November.
These kids are expecting and we had a gender reveal a few weeks ago.
They celebrated with a "bang"!
Oh that crazy fishing and hunting passion these kids have.
This little girl is going to have an adventure filled life, that's for sure!
Please don't name her Bambi, I am scarred for life watching that movie
LOL!!
Enough about me, now swim on over and see what fishyness is going on with my fellow bloggers.
Leave them a little treat, with a sweet comment or two as well.
You can find the complete schedule HERE
I will be hosting the "It's a Jungle" hop next month, and check back tomorrow for an announcement for the September hop! Wink wink.
til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'
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Adorable! Your quilt is really fun.
ReplyDeleteCute shark quilt! I love to use clipart for applique too. I never used Paint to enlarge mine before (wouldn't know how), but I do enlarge or reduce stuff when I go to print and can even add the marks to align pages together to know tight where to tape them together. I am so used to doing that, so I better stick with what I know. Never used AI before either. So many new things out there! I guess I am old school and just don't want to learn it all, lol! Your grandies are growing so fast! So cute too. Congrats to you Grandma Joan, another girl! I am sure there will be no shortage of quilts for the new little one.
ReplyDeleteOh those towels are so adorable especially in the shots with your grands. Wow are they growing up fast and as cute as can be. In a couple of weeks I am taking a quilters applique class at my local shop. I keep seeing your great pieces like the baby sharks and want to go there. Hopefully one of the next hops will have something appliqued. So I will be thinking of you all day as that dang song bounces around my head.
ReplyDeleteWow! So much fun and fishy news in this post! You've got me thinking about how to use clipart images and turn them into applique...gonna have to play with that! The baby shark quilt is perfect for little shark lovers as well as the new swim towels! You are such a great grandma! Congrats on the new little one coming in November! Yes, she will have a life full of adventure and love!
ReplyDeleteawwwww - it's too bad you can't market that design but I suppose you'd run into all sorts of copyright issues. I'm pretty sure a couple of my grandies would be in love with it too. Lucky grandies to have you as a grandma!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job creating that fun baby shark quilt. I am amazed at the things you make with the free clipart you find. This one was a winner and your model is cute, cute, cute! The models with the towels really show off their personalities. LOL I need to add those towels to me to-do list! Thanks for being my fishiest friend and sharing these amazing projects!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun creations! It looks like Baby Shark for the win this week, followed buy Jeremiah the bullfrog! You had the cutest models showing your towels and quilt! Congratulations on the new baby!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the upcoming arrival. How cute is the shark quilt and the towels are genious.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is soo cute along with those towels!! Gratz on the new baby coming! How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt and fishy towels. Congratulations on the new baby! What a great post!
ReplyDelete"nailed it". you have very fortunate grand kids receiving such fun, thoughtfully made gifts
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt and towels, Joan! Congrats on the new little fishy on the way!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that baby shark quilt is awesome! I love all the applique you put on it. Congratulations on your new granddaughter-to-be! Exciting news!
ReplyDeleteAdorable quilt and towels. Congrats on the new grand who's due in November.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and towels are adorable, although no match for your little ones! Congratulations on the new addition to your family; that's really exciting!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about baby shark!!?? I love those towels. You're so creative. Congrats on the new bun in the oven.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly put a lot of creativity in this quilt and those towels darling! Congratulations on the coming family addition,
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the cutest kid quilts I've ever seen!! And the hooded wraps - fantastic. Makes me sorry my grandkids have outgrown that type of cuteness.
ReplyDeleteIt is all excitement at your place.
ReplyDeleteLove that baby shark design. You have hit the mark for that one. Your quilt is wonderful. Looks like it has already been claimed.
And the towels are loads of fun. I reckon your grandies think you can do anything!
Not long now to wait for the next grandie and you have had loads of practise making for a girl. What do you have planned for this one.
I had better get knitting, too.