Introducing Nora Bear

This is another pattern test for The Quilt Pattern Magazine. It will be published in the November 2021 edition of the magazine. The finished size is 44 1/2” square so it’s a nice size for a baby quilt or wall hanging. The pattern is written by Donna Westerkamp.

I printed the templates and pattern for Nora, pulled some fun winter themed fabric from my stash and started by taping the templates together. I used fusible, one side Pellon interfacing on the back of my pressed fabrics. I trimmed my pieces using the templates, and then started placing my appliqué pieces in place. Once I had my checkerboard borders added and the final border, I then completed the appliqué by stitching things down with a matching thread to make my stitching disappear.

I finished the flimsy June 16 and added it to the To Be Quilted Pile with the binding pressed and folded with it.

It will be a fun quilt to finish on the longarm. I have a quilting plan worked out and I even remembered to put my notes with the flimsy and binding. Then I plan on playing with some hand stitching to complete this sweet top.

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