Whimsical Stitcheries

This idea has been in the works for a week or so. Mr. Q.O. draws some fabulously fun creatures, so I asked if some could be drawn for the little hexagon quilt. So far he has drawn four or five and I’ve then traced them on to 2″ hexagons, which I had already printed and cut out. Three got stitched last night – a turtle, fish and frog. There are other fish and various other creatures who will show up periodically as I turn them into little 2″ embroidered hexagons.

The final layout of this is still far from decided, but I’m thinking it will be a small cot quilt when it’s done. It’s fun to do a few stitchery blocks from time to time.

We ran into a former neighbour who had some really exciting news. She has been accepted into the Nurse Practitioner Ph.D. program at Yale. Mr. Q.O. knew, before I said it, that I was going to decide she needs a lap quilt to take along with her to remind her of her time in Toronto. I think a fair amount of time is going to be spent on the weekend looking at possible design ideas.

Mr. Q.O. captioned this shot, “The Critic.” The minute we start setting up to take photos, Baxter’s right there.

9 thoughts on “Whimsical Stitcheries”

Yeah! He did it again with that great drawing talent. Totally dig it, Cathi. Yippie.

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Oh these are so cute Cathi! Mr QO is so talented!! This is going to be such an adorable quilt!! Bunnyhugs to Kitty Baxter…. not such a kitty any more, lol..

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This is a very cute design – I like the various blocks with the embroidery.
Judy

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LOVE these cute creations! What a WONDERFUL idea! Both of you are so creative.
I’m so happy for your friend. What a great accomplishment!~ I can’t wait to see what you make for her, that is a very sweet idea and she seems very worthy. She will treasure you quilt forever…
Glad you passed the critics test! ha!

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Nice little critters on on your quilt! Perhaps a raccoon next? 🙂

Baxter is quite the little helper, isn’t he?

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I love the little pictures! I can’t wait to see what pattern you choose for the lap quilt – have fun perusing the possiblities! Baxter makes a great critic/quilt block inspector!

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