2 less UFO’s and my new collectable

Since I first laid eyes on the Oaxacan Wood Carvings of Mexico I have wanted to begin a collection.  I always admired the detailed patterns meticulously hand painted.  It reminds me of the fabric of quilts.  I love the vibrant colors, the unusual poses and the fun expressions the artists paint on the carvings.  Not having a place to display the fun figures or understanding their background I first purchased a book to learn of their history.  Most recently I learned that you can never really be sure of the background or artist who painted any particular piece.  Sometimes more than one family member works on the piece but share the same signature.  At times an unsigned piece might “acquire” a signature to fill an otherwise otherwise backorder for a requested artist.  I don’t care!  I love them anyway and am delighted to have finally acquired my first one.

I completed this Puzzle Quilt.  It’s a great project for stash busting.  All you need is 9-12″ x 12″ squares for the baby size.  To make it bigger add more squares, wider sashing and/or more borders.  I first was the receiver of this quilt made up in Christmas fabric by Mary.  I display that quilt onmy banister every christmas and am reminded of the giver all season long.  This one I made out of flannels for baby Eve.  She doesn’t need it now, but in a few months and maybe even over the next few years she will enjoy snuggling up in this warm comfy quilt to hear great stories read to her by her loved ones.

I finally finished my Fish Bowl Quilt.

It’s called HOME SWEET HOME and is designed by Genii Lehmann at www.LehmannQuilting.com.  It’s a take off on the Bug Jar Quilts.  I’m just not a bug person.  As a matter of fact I don’t like bugs at all.  I’d love to garden. I don’t mind digging in the dirt at all, but I run screaming if a bug comes to close.  Let’s just not talk about spiders.

Anyway, I like fish and I had a great time looking through quilt shops and quilt shows trying to discover different fish fabrics with this fish bowl quilt in mind.  The fabrics came from all over, including some shops that . . . sadly . . . aren’t around anymore.  This quilt will be on display for a bit waiting for a new baby to be born who will enjoy the bright colors of the fish.