It is supposed to be at least resemble a Russian Tortoise shell. As some of you may know, I cannot draw a straight line. I really can't. So this was not a quick sketch for me. Either of my daughter could have sat and drew it without even thinking twice. And used to, Roger could have as quick as a wink. That is another thing he lost with the stroke. He did not use it much, just if I ask him to do something.
Anyway, remember these pumpkin placemats? Well, I put a jack-o-lantern face on one for Lorelei to hang on her door. So I got a text last week asking if I remembered her pumpkin. I told her yes, why? She wants me to PLeeesssseeee make her a tortoise to hang on the wall.
I can never just go do something. I have to mull it over. I did start looking for an actual pattern but did not see one. So I drew this shell. and will work from it. I am going to use fused applique. It won't be like it is used as a quilt. I will still use some stitching around the edges. I just have to buckle down and choose fabrics for the shell itself, still have to make the head and feet but they should be relatively easy, and I have to choose the fabric for the background. But this afternoon, I took the time to actually sew a few pieces of fabric together.
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When she asked me that, I stopped working with the Christmas blocks I posted about here. But I don't have a photo of any of the progress. So that is in the background of my mind but I cannot settle to it till I figure what I am using to make the tortoise. I have lots to choose from!
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Ginny posted some photos of decorative cabbages...so I thought I would show my fabrics. And these are not the only colorways. Take a glance at THIS page...
These fabrics are designed by Kaffe Fassett. They will NOT be used in making the tortoise for Lorelei.
The one above is a scrap I have...
The one above and below are different colorways for the same fabric.
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Today I have a video that is a little bit long. But oh, it is so darn stinking cute you won't believe it.
