Mermaids

I spent about forty hours from concept through execution of this 9" x 36" mermaid applique block ~ designing, choosing fabric, converting the design into individual pieces for applique, cutting out fabrics, arranging bits, tweaking, pressing and sewing.

I then decided that machine embroidery on the face didn't give the right look. So I took out the stitches and used fine tip markers. The fabric for the face on the right was slightly roughed up when I took out the stitches, so it did not turn out well. It has been pointed out to me that her face looks masculine.

I had fun selecting the fabrics and choosing which parts of the underwater scene to cut from the fabrics I used for the critters and plants.

Chicken Little

I quilted fabric for a co-worker to make her sister pot holders. That was fun! I enjoy free-form quilting around characters to enhance them.

The chicken and egg front is set off by the black and white polka dot on the back. It looks fun and funky for her yellow, black and white retro kitchen.