A learning curve.

The last while, has been a learning curve.  Playing with more detail and quilting to make a baby quilt panel more interesting.  The other how to install hardware on purses.  A golden rule, is to always test the screws and that the hole actually have the thread to grip the screws.  Doing this tiny test, will assure that the hardware is not faulty. 

 Quilting in the ditch, then around the shapes.  Added more shapes to the elements.

 Making the sun even more happy.

 Birds got wing detail. Flower centers with stars.

Butterflies always have so much patterns on their wings.

Quilted all the backgrounds with stipple fills.

The complete quilt, ready to go to a new baby girl.  The panel is called "Anna's Garden" by Patrick Lose.  Very apt, as the new baby's mom is called Anna too!

 Diane finished her 2017 Stitch-a-long.

Those purses are done.  Only one more to go.

This is what they look like open.

 The zipper pocket all have special theme's.

 This one is for someone who loves silver.

 The big five.

 Science.

They were made from the leftover fabrics from the retreat bags, which they received as gifts for Christmas last year.  One way to make sure the leftovers get used up in a very creative way.

Applique can be used to add so much to a project...