A is for Aardvark .ie Earth Pig

A is for Aardvark

Here's my latest finished quilt top. It's a hand embroidery "black work" design project I've had in my head for several weeks.  The animal print fabrics have been sitting in my stash for "years" just waiting for a chance to cheer up a quilt.  

Since I come from an elementary science background, animals have always intrigued me, not to mention, I have an abundance of wildlife in my yard as some of you have read about.

I'm always practicing my hand embroidery skills which are nearly non-existent ...... no really!

I decided to share my designs with everyone who wants to get in some practice and have a great child's quilt at the end of the process, as well.  

Starting in January, I'll be posting, weekly (BOW = Block of the Week), 

the designs and doing a few give-aways to my "FOLLOWERS", as well. I love give-aways and always try to give great fabrics, book and patterns. So if you're into that sort of thing, make sure to become a "FOLLOWER". But you do not have to be a "FOLLOWER" to participate in the BOW.  

It took me about two to three hours on each block which measures 6 1/2 inches unfinished .... but more about all that in January.

below are a few blocks to wetter your appetites.

I chose critters from the Animal Kingdom rather than just domesticated or wild animals. 

I named the quilt "A is for Aardvark" because (1) I love aardvarks which are amazing animals (check out this link for more info); & (2) it was the first block on the quilt.

On a personal note......

My heart is still heavy and prayerful for the families, children, teachers, first responders and community of Newtown, Connecticut. To aid in the healing, Becky at Quilters Corner in New Milford, CT is asking for donations of PILLOWCASES for the 600 or so children of Sandy Hook Elementary.  If you would care to join this effort simply make a pillowcase or cases

and mail them to:

Quilters Corner

312 Danbury Rd.

New Milford, CT  06776

Here's a tutorial video on How-To make a pillowcase. Certainly there are plenty of ways to make them but this is one of my favorites.