Wild Nature Update

Several years ago I started doing a variety of fused applique blocks. I had taken a class from June Jaeger and designed my own quilt using some of her blocks, McKenna Ryan's and now I wanted to add a Toni Whitney design!

I decided it would take teaching a class to get me going again. So, today was the first of a two session class. Beautiful Toni Whitney designs are being created. I do have more patterns in the studio for several of her designs. Stop by to select your favorite!

I did this Backdoor Bear. The photo seems washed out, but the colors are quite vibrant.The inside image is only 8"x10" so I actually got it done today! It was quite exciting to see it come together so easily. Lots of small pieces, but her construction techniques make it simple enough. Now I can add it to my pile of blocks that at some point I'll have enough to make a quilt, "Oddie's Wild Nature."

Maybe some day I'll figure out how to make one of these from my own photo. There has to be a way in Photoshop that one can easily do this, no? If you've seen a tutorial online, please share the link!