New Start - Roarin' Lion Quilt!
Hi everyone, Dave and I are off to Ireland and England for three weeks; but before I go I wanted to make my grand-nephew, Rory, a baby quilt. I thought lions would be appropriate as his name is Rory. Having never made a three yard quilt before I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity. A lady on Facebook posted a picture of her quilt and the link to find the free pattern . It is called Twin Star Quilt by Caroline at SewCanShe.com . Caroline has an in-depth tutorial with all the instructions on her website. I found the website and set up my iPad on the kitchen counter where I often cut fabric. Hmmmmm...... It seems I bought more than one yard of the focus fabric. I can't remember what I was thinking - perhaps binding or backing? The focus fabric is called Cocos Wildlife and it is a Danish Design by Stoffabrics. Chain sewing the first triangles.... Nicely pressed and ready to be put together. I have a pad of paper taped to my sewing machine to help with the ¼ inc