I was really excited when we got the 2nd box of goodies from Island Batik, we noticed a few months before that the theme for September said to use a new Accuquilt BOB die so we all started guessing, and when I got my box I was very fortunate that the die I got was one I DIDN’T have (yeah I’m spoiled by Accuquilt since I work for them so I have a lot of dies!)
It was a Bear Paw die! it makes a 14″ block!
I then had to decide which fabrics to use and I decided on this bundle called Mermaid cove
I decided to use 18 FQs from the bundle, a light and dark for each block
Here’s the “sets” of light and dark
I quickly got the “paws or claws” sewn together!
At some point I had decided to make the center grey as I had planned grey for a border.
(I started this quilt before my trip to Denmark and finished after I got back so I forget when I decided on the grey- I think it was because of the size requirement)
Here I planned the layout of the blocks
and I added a 4″ border all the way around in grey so now it measured 50″ x 50″
Then I quilted it in grey thread, just an allover meandering design.
I used Hobbs 100% wool batting!
It’s hard to tell but the wool made the quilt very poofy!
thanks to Island Batik, Hobbs and Accuquilt for providing everything for this quilt!
A beautiful and colorful quilt, Bea, love it! I am happy you got a die you didn't already have. You did a great job with this quilt, well done!
Mermaid Cove was a great choice for this challenge. Your quilt really is lovely.
This quilt is so cute and I love those mermaid fabrics! I love the wool batting for these smaller quilts too!
I received the same die, love what you have done with yours…and as always, love the fabrics.
One of my favorite blocks and I love love love those fabulous Mermaid cove colors!
Love your colors. I have the same block and can't wait to finish it. The block is so easy and fun
Fun colors and fun quilt using the BOB die!
Lovely quilt! I really like the gray–good choice!
Such fun colors!
This bundle was the perfect choice for your design. Love it!