Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Bear Paw Progress...


Ok! This is far I have gotten on the Bear Paw, inspired by Judy Laquidara at Patchwork Times. Mine is not quite like any I have seen, but I used up what I had, and that is good. A few bright spots pop out at me, and I kind of like that. I am working on borders now. This has been such a fun project! Thanks Judy!! The blue was a yard given to me by my friend Sharon. The rest is all scraps. So nothing purchased for this quilt at all.
Have a marvelous day!!!
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Gratitudes:
A dear friend getting needed treatment today.
Off work today!
Crunchy yummy snacks.
Getting to pick the kids up from the airport...honeymoon is over!!!
Julie

23 comments:

Susan said...

Your Bear Paw is splediforous....

I recognize some of those fabrics as ones I have in my studio too.

It really is a good feeling to use up some of the fabric we already have.

Kim said...

This is delightful and I love that you used all from you stash of scraps and gifted fabric. My first quilt was a Bear Paw.

Sue H said...

I LOVE IT!!! It is the scrappiest one I've seen, and it's wonderful! I agree, I like the ones that come towards you a bit. It gives it extra personality.

Stina Blomgren said...

Love it.. it s a lovely Bear Paw...:o)
The scrappier the better..:o)

Debi said...

Love your scrappy bear paws quilt.

Suzy said...

How bright and cheerful! Love the colors. :o)

Pat said...

I love the look of this with all the different fabrics and colors. GOOD job!

Sara said...

YOur bear paw is great! It looks wonderful and to use all scraps etc. Great job!!

Marilyn Robertson said...

Julie, you scrappy Bear Paw is a beauty! Love it!

Amelia said...

Looks like a great way to use up those small scraps.

With the honeymoon being over does that mean you are a full fledged mother-in-law now?

Enjoy your day off.

Karen said...

Bright spots are always good in a scrappy quilt. I learned that you should scatter the bright spots around the quilt to draw the eye around.

Libby said...

Lookin' good *s* Blocks such as the bear paw really challenge me . . . . I have such a hard time getting those toes to all point in the proper direction.

Julie said...

Very cute Bear Paws Julie!

*karendianne. said...

Great quilt, especially when it's all from you stash! That rocks. Love the paws, love 'em. :)

DF has headaches but holding up. Crunchy yummy snacks seems to be in order, I'm heading to the kitchen now! ...and my honeymoon is over as well. ;)

Kami said...

What awesome color selctions, I almost forget that I am looking at bears paw block, I feel like I am in a field of spring flowers. I love the scrappy look.

AnnieO said...

Wow, I love that scrappy bright and happy bear paw. That would cheer up even Oscar the Grouch, I'd say!

Terry said...

This pattern is one of my favorites! And your scrappy version is just beautiful! I think the blue sets off the blocks so nicely! Enjoy your day! :))

Stephanie D said...

Looks like a bowl full of candy to me! Scrappy rules!

Kristie said...

Oh, I just love the scraps that you have used. Very nice job!
Kristie

Quilter Kathy said...

I am enjoying seeing all these bear paw quilts posted on the quilt blogs...yours is wonderful!

Doina said...

Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hello Julie, love the scrappy colourS you have chosen.....something about the blue....can't wait to see the finished quilt...Regards Lyn

Anne Ida said...

This is beautiful! I love the Bear's Paw block, and it looks wonderful in your scrappy way!

Puffins and purples!!

I was tempted by Puffins...a squirrelly breed!!  LOL!  This fabric was shared with me, and I have been loved these bright, candy corn colors...