WIP IT WIP IT GOOD!
I jumped ahead on my Island Trails quilt to step 5. Yup, it made more sense to applique the island’s locations and then hand stitch their names. Working around the hand stitched names seemed limiting. Who wants that? Am I just delaying the hand stitching? Probably. I have about 5 – 7 more locations to do, but here’s a peak into where this quilt is heading. Remember, it’s for a baby. So it’s supposed to be fun and cute. The locations are symbolic of the areas but aren’t specific to any one location. For instance, the palm tree and surf board represent the surf locations in that area as a whole. However, when I get to Mauna Kea and Volcano, those will be specific. Got it? The umbrella needs a pair of slippers, beach ball, or something to go with it. Thinking. And the whale isn’t stitched on or have any detail, that’s coming.
Needs: Black Sand
Needs: Off White Sand & Beach Ball, Slippers, or ?
Needs: Sitching, Spout, and Decoration
Island Trails {WIP}
This is a fun project. Something out of the box for sure, which helps keep me on my toes. My fear is that it will become very busy with the location names. I may start with the most important ones and if that starts to happen, just leave out what I can. It’s about that perfect balance. I hope to find it and will be sure to keep you all updated.
♥ R
Looks awesome auntie robin! Can’t wait to raise my keiki with this around him/her. You rock!
Oh yay…I’m glad you like it!
OMG! That’s a great quilt! My husband works in the woods of Oregon, and is constantly looking at topo maps (he loves them). I’ve been wanting to make a topo quilt too! I LOVE yours!! I have a good friend (and family) who works at Molokai NP. One day I hope to visit them
. Thanks for sharing!
Aw, awesome! Thanks for the note & support. Always appreciated…
Awesome island quilt!
OMG! Freaking adorable already! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
Oh good, I’ll def take adorable! Thanks Lee….xoxo
I am loving this quilt! I haven’t even been brave enough to do applique on a quilt yet; on some bags, but not on a quilt. Can’t wait to see more!
I love applique! You should try it on a quilt sometime…I bet you’ll be hooked!