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Saturday, February 23, 2013

More Teddy Stitching

What is it about a blue sky and light breeze that lifts your spirits? After the miserable skies we have had lately I am delighted to see such a pretty day.
I have been very diligent in my bear sewing. First the finished applique block...
I then put a simple quilt top together but I think it looks rather sweet.
She also has a garland of red guipure lace daisies and I think perhaps a lady beetle on her foot in the works. I am going to bind it in the red check. No borders. I like that look.
I also began "pink" Faerie Bear...poor thing has no face yet.
My little stitchery bears have not been neglected either and I managed to finish block 3 and start block 4.
They are such fun to dress in threads and stitch. I am loving it.
Lastly my "Tea & Roses" table runner is a new project in the latest Country Threads Magazine.
I used some of my dwindling stash of favourite Robyn Pandolph fabric for it. Does anyone else stroke their favourite fabrics and sigh or is it just me.
Enjoy your weekend all.
Blessings Michelle x

30 comments:

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

So cute! I hoard Robyn Pandolph prints too...

shez said...

must get that mag Michelle,what no is it please,and i have some fabric that i look at and i dont want to cut into it,lol,thats a bit sad,lol.xx

Michelle said...

I so love the bear angel quilt-it is gorgeous. The bear stitchery is looking cute also! I wish we would get your rain but doesn't look that way-we really need a drop or two!
Michelle.

Michelle said...

I so love the bear angel quilt-it is gorgeous. The bear stitchery is looking cute also! I wish we would get your rain but doesn't look that way-we really need a drop or two!
Michelle.

Sharyn T said...

How adorable is your bear quilt Michelle. I love the variegated thread too. Sharyn:)

Christine M said...

I love the green you are using on the stitchery bear.

Kaisievic said...

Very cute teddies.

Julie said...

Hi Michelle- I do love the quilt cover & also your stitchery bears - your work is just beautiful. Glad your skies are blue - still waiting for that rain you promised to send my way :-) Happy weekend, Julie

Marg said...

I couldn't believe it when I woke up this morning and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. I'm making the most of that today.
The bear quilt is coming along beautifully.
Your bear block is so cute too.

Raewyn said...

Michelle, I love all your bears!! SO cute. Glad you are getting some nice weather - enjoy your weekend!

Susan said...

You have been " beary" busy.....sorry. I love stroking my fabrics too.

Teresa said...

I have always loved Robyn Pandolph fabrics Michelle and they are very difficult to cut into!!! Your bear quilt and stitchery are just too cute and gorgeous. It's so nice to see the sun today, I've been washing and hanging clothes furiously!!! x

elliek said...

Love the bear quilts, they are looking wonderful.

Tracee Perry said...

I'd say that it is looking extremely sweet a lady bug would be perfect.

Sunnybec said...

Your bear quilt is one of the nicest I have seen! Hugs x

Shirley said...

Love the bears.

Cheryll said...

Oh Michelle... your work is so wonderful. I love the bears cuteness! The quilt will look wonderful. LoVe those faerie bears! Well done again! :)

Quilt Kitty said...

I have to touch everything I love, as often as possible. I love going into my sewing room & fondling the fabric & don't get me started on knitting wool. I purr like a pussy cat. The bears are gorgeous, your neddleturn perfect. I can't wait to see all the stitcheries. Tracee xx

Marilyn said...

The quilt is looking gorgeous, perfect for a new little one. Well done on the runner being in the magazine.

donna said...

Your bears are just to sweet for words. The stitching you do is so perfect I just love it. Oh no I also stroke my fabric fabrics with love. Sometimes to just hate to cute them up. Congratulations on the magazine spot. That is AWESOME.
Hugs
donna

marina said...

Your bear top looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see the second colour way.
Your stitched teddy looks wonderful too.
Will watch out for the magazine with your new design.

quilterliz said...

G'day Michelle. Just gorgeous. Take care. Liz...

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Love your new project...

Cheryl said...

Loving all your bear projects Michelle. Will buy Country Threads tomorrow - love the piccie of the table runner project in there

Carin said...

The bear quilt is wonderful !!! And your other projects are going to be just as beautiful again !

Sheila said...

Lovely work as always Michelle. Sure wish that magazine was around here , looks like a lovely project . Yes I do have fabrics that I just have the hardest time to cut into but I love to look at and just feel their softness . Hugs

Shay said...

You picked the perfect fabrics to showcase your bear. I LOVE it. No 2 is going to be just as sweet. You did an awesome job.

I have a pile of Meadowsweet fabric I’ve been hoarding for well over three years , too afraid to cut into it . Occasionally I take it out and think of all the beautiful things I could make with it. I’ve finally decided on a quilt but do you reckon I’ve cut it yet ?

Noela said...

I definitely love to feel my fabrics and look at them often. That's half the fun I think. Love your bear stitcheries. Hugs Noela.

Charlie and Wendy said...

All your teddies are so cute and the quilt is very pretty! Are they your designs?

Stella Whittingham said...

I saw this in Country Threads. Congratulations. xxx. I had put it on my list of 'things to do from other designers' list.
It's beautiful.