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The lovely and talented Juliet of Tartan Kiwi put a call out for pattern
testers. Once I saw the 'Big Bear' I KNEW I had to make him.
This is a 30 inch foundation paper pieced block and comes together really easily. As ever, the hardest part was deciding which fabrics to use and then where to use them!
I decided to use my precious Art Gallery Pat Bravo Carnaby Street fabrics (I had 10 fat quarters) to make this gorgeous bear. I wish now that I had used more contrasting fabrics for his back/hump against his light face. I guess I will just have to make another!
My plans are to add a skinny border in navy (still undecided on navy) and then a nice wide border in Kona Silver to match the background that I used in the block. Not sure what I will bind it in.
I hope to practice some free motion quilting on this guy too - wish me luck with that as I a seem unable to get the correct tension on my machine.
Thank you Tartan Kiwi for letting me test Big Bear.
Linking to WiP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced
19 comments:
Oh my goodness! I love him! I need this pattern! You've done such a beautiful job.
That is beyond adorable!!!!
Love him! Great fabric choices :)
Your bear looks amazing - love the fabrics!!
Your bear is ADORABLE! Good luck with your FMQ.
I'm going to make one of these for my OH :)
brilliant!
Aw, he's just lovely! xx
Wow that is a really cool bear!
Who would have thought such a colourful bear could be so wonderful. Love it. x
This is so wonderful!!
eeeep! he's so cute!
Oh he is fabulous and the size is deceptive as I thought he was a lot smaller.
I love him!
I love him!! So great so big
I want to hug him, and squeeze him, and call him George!
I love this guy! And i love the fabrics!! Looks fantastic!
Your bear is just gorgeous! Love the fabrics you used!
Susie
wow. He's striking.
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