Friday, December 6, 2013

A Most Unusual Bear

Bear Paw

I was first inspired to make a Bear Paw quilt when Lucy and Janine joined forces and announced their relaxed, no-pressure bear-paw-along, waaaay back in May.  I straight away wanted to play along but it wasn't til a few weeks later when (1) I found this gorgeous Paddington Bear fabric... 

FABRIC - Paddington Bear

... and (2) a good English friend announced her pregnancy... that a plan was formed.

Here's a rough sketch of what I was thinking...

Planning bear paws quilt


... and here's how it, kindly dubbed "Paddington's Paws" finished up, at roughly 40" x 40".

Paddington's Paws quilt

It is definitely bright and colourful.  Just perfect for the little man born just a mere 2 weeks and 2 days ago.

Even though I've been a bit brave recently and have started experimenting a little more with new-to-me quilting techniques - I kept this one quick and simple with my usual go-to wavy lines.

Paddington's Paws quilt

Maybe not the best choice to truly showcase the Bear Paws blocks but I do quite like the crinkled effect it finished with.

A stripey binding completed the look.

Paddington's Paws quilt

I have discovered that I'm quite partial to a stripey binding.  Unfortunately I originally had this fabric pegged for my wonky stars quilt - so fingers crossed I still have enough!

Lastly, here it is being modeled outside by my wonderful hubby.  I just can't decide which is cuter. ;)

Paddington's Paws quilt

And, yes, that is a "truffle shuffle" tee.  It's one of his faves and everyone seems to comment on it.  I still have no idea what it's all about...

E.

Linking up with TGIFF over at Quokka Quilts
 
MAKING CHRISTMAS 2013

Happily, this is also another finish from my Making Christmas list.  I think I'm still on track!  Watch out for an update tomorrow.

10 comments:

  1. Cute wee quilt, love all the bright colours :o) You need to watch The Goonies...

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  2. You've really put a modern twist on the Bear's Paw block simply by your fabric choices - looks smashing :D

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  3. The wavy quilting is perfect! Very sweet quilt - front and back! ;)

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  4. Paddington was a great addition :-)

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  5. The perfect block for a Paddington Bear quilt Erin, love it !

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  6. oh my goodness, so cute!! Great name and love Paddington! That truffle shuffle tee is brilliant, how do you not know the Goonies?! ;) xx

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  7. Really adorable quilt and clever tie in with Paddington Bear.

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  8. This is a fantastic quilt! Your friend is so lucky :D

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