Teddy Bear

I don't remember what I was looking for, but this UFO is what I found.This little bear was hand appliques and I did a pretty good job of it. The inner border is made up of small log cabin blocks. All it needed was an outer border. I put a simple plain border on it to accommodate some fancy hand quilting.

Tisket-Tasket - April Block

I'm still not happy with my work. I don't think it's so much the actual stitching, but there is something lacking in my prep work. Try as I may, I cannot get the curves so smooth. I end up with points where it should be a smooth edge.

I started buying silk threads years ago in an attempt to improve my applique skills. I have several spools of Tire thread and a few Kinkame. They are both quite nice but expensive. I then discovered YLI silk thread, It is the worst. It shreds after just a few stitches and I'll never buy that stuff again. I have even tried a single embroidery thread. I have lots and lots of those. But they shred badly as well.

On my last trip to Joanns I decided to try something different. I purchase Coats and Clark, Dual Duty, fine polyester covered polyester thread. Yes, I said the nasty P word and you what? I like it better than silk.

Zizzy-Dot +1 Swap

That's right, there is now a plus one and I think we are changing the name to the ZD+1 Swap. Our new member chooses to remain anonymous so we'll just call her A, because Barbara +A, + Dotti = BAD.

It's not a contest, just a fun swap, so I'll show you March's three blocks and not tell you who made what.

Cool!

Remember this little quilt I made from a free Piece O Cake design? I have sent it off to Ami Simms Priority Alheimers Quilts for sale at the monthly auction. There are some really cute items for sale this month. Please go bid.

Block Lotto

I have made 6 blocks for this months Block Lotto.