Monday, February 18, 2019

Bear Lake


Want a quick and easy project idea? I finished this pretty table mat in a day. Four bear paw blocks are made up from 3” half square triangles and 6” squares. 

A navy and turquoise color combination really stands out against the white & gray dotted sashing. Bear Lake is 21” square, with outline quilting done in straight stitch with white thread.

I also designed a throw size version in several color combinations using EQ8.  Think of it in rich brown and latte tan, pine green and creamy gold, or striking black and white.  It's a classic look that I'll make again. 

So many ideas that I'll never finish them all, which is a nice problem to have.  How could I ever get bored? 


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