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 A few years ago I picked up this cross stitch quilt at a yard sale.  It has been in a tub in my craft room for years.  I am working hard on trying to clear out all my projects so I can start all fresh.   I love doing these and then crocheting around the edges.  They make great baby shower gifts.  But this one came with no paperwork, so I have no idea what it is or the colors.   So hubby and I are both looking to see which is the top and which is the bottom and what we are looking at. We could not decide so I suggested me starting on one corner and outlining the items that I find. And then we began to see what was in the stitches.  At first we thought it was a kitten but now thinking it is a bear.  But so fun to see what is coming of the stitches.  Kinda fun not knowing and just getting to choose my own colors. This will be available in our shop when I get it all finished...Will keep you posted on what is in the design.

 Finally finished my wilderness quilt.  It measures 55 inches x 68 inches.  Here it is laying on a queen size bed.  I knew this wouldn't fit a regular bed but made it more for a throw than a actual bed quilt.  This has already sold but sure love it and hope they enjoy it.  If you check down farther in my blog you will find the before pictures of me working on it.  This one has taken me about 3 weeks working on it. The back of the quilt is the animals all in brown.  If you look close you can see my stitches where I hand quilted it.  A lady years ago told me the secret to hand quilting is making all your stitches about the same size.  It doesn't matter so much the size as all of them being the same.  So that is what I tried to do here.  This is completely machine washable and dryable.  Just a nice warm cozy quilt.

Decided to finally start on my wilderness quilt.  I have had the material for quite a long time and just found it again the other day and decided today was the day.  This is panels sewn together, adding batting for middle and then the wilderness fabric for the back.  I love to hand sew so I placed it on my quilting rack so I can watch TV at the same time and started quilting.  I hand sew all around the animals, the frame work around the animals and anything else that takes my fancy. My daughter found this quilting rack for me about 8-10 years ago at a yard sale and purchased it for $10.  I have loved this rack and have used it many times.   The finished product will be just a little smaller than a twin size quilt.  Perfect size for the camper, sitting around a campfire, snuggling up with on the couch or just for showing.  Haven't decided if I will sell it or keep it..