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Here’s a terrific article that I thought all of you should read!

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I love how these men have picked up quilting as a hobby!  Even I  get jokes and smart remarks when I tell people I am a quilter just because of my very young age (don’t even try to make a comment! haha!).  It’s about time that we all started redefining the image of a quilter from a quiet old lady with 10 cats!  (No offense at all to you silver haired quilting divas out there!!!)

Bravo truckers!  Bravo!

Audra at AuraQuilts.com

I’ve added the border to the Ulu quilt block by using the leftover fabric from cutting the design out for the flower applique.  I basically did “trial and error” like cutting out a snowflake from paper until it finally resulted in something I was happy with.  The corners remind me of Moroccan doorways which I like very much!  I’ve also been contemplating rotating the block on point (yes, I know this isn’t the traditional way to do a Hawaiian quilt but I like to do what I like!     )

It is currently 25″ x 25″.  I have now added a batting and backing and am ready to quilt it.  Once the quilting is done I plan to scallop the edges before binding.  This should bring the quilt down to approximately 22″-24″.  I’m definitely adding beading but am still contemplating what colors, where and how much to add.  (Yes, I am trying not to imagine it completely encrusted with beads…it’s difficult to do but I think I can control myself. haha)

Thanks for reading and Happy Sewing!!

Audra at AuraQuilts.com

I’ve finally appliquéd  (by hand/needle turn technique) the ulu flower onto my background fabric.  It was my first completed applique project so don’t be too critical of the…umm… let’s say ORGANIC look of the petals and leaves.  haha   The lines aren’t perfectly straight, curved and pointed but a flower isn’t exactly perfect in nature anyway, right?!?

Here she is:

I’m pleased with the completed flower and am now working on adding a scalloped border which I made with the extra red fabric from cutting out the ulu flower pattern.  I’m working on basting it onto the background fabric and will be working on appliqué-ing it this week.  I’ll post photos soon!

Thanks for reading and Happy Sewing!

-Audra at AuraQuilts.com