HQAL - Hand Quilt Along

I may be crazy, but I have joined a Hand Quilt Along group run by Kathy at Sewing Etc. I want to keep the mauve baby quilt in the mix of items that I am working on and I think this will motivate me to stitch on it.

 I've been stuck trying to figure out how to alter the stencil I am using to fit the long side border. It easily fit on one of the short ends with just a slight adjustment, but it isn't working for the long side. Yesterday I made a paper template of the area that I want to stencil and then used a pencil to try to figure out the stencil. Although it is difficult to see in this photo. I decided to continue the braided stencil to the center of the border where I will then add the same type of flower that is in the maroon cornerstone.

I am happy with the way this should look. I will start bringing it with me to work on when I visit my mother. A reminder, this quilt is one that my mother hand-pieced, but never finished. I want to finish it now that I will have a granddaughter. She can use it when she visits. 

The HQAL is an opportunity for hand quilters to share and motivate each other. The talented quilters below post every three weeks to show our progress and encourage one another. Stop by their sites to see what they are working on. If you have a hand project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Nanette, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, Cathie and Tracy

I haven't added many stitches to the Woodland Animals birth announcement as Hubby and I actually took a vacation. Please check out my post about the first day of our trip to California.

I did manage to add a frog, a ladybug and the paws of the fox.

I have decided to backstitch the critters as I go so I don't have to go back at the end. 

I am also joining Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. Pop on over to her site to see what other bloggers are stitching. 

Thanks for stopping by!