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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Nifty Novelties Blog Hop at Free Motion Mavericks

Welcome to week 252 of Free Motion Mavericks and the opening day of Nifty Novelties Blog Hop, hosted by Marian of Seams to be Sewn. Marian has obtained some great giveaways, so please read below.

Paddington Bear visits Nifty Novelties Blog Hop 

Last fall on Throwback Thursday for October, my daughter reminded me of my promise to make her a Paddington Bear quilt. I promptly bought the fabrics, and then all kinds of art quilting deadlines happened! I've got a good idea of the quilt's design but I have a couple more quilts to do before I can get to this one. The Nifty Novelties Blog Hop was the perfect excuse to make her a Paddington Bear book mini until I get the real quilt done.

Paddington Bear book block mini
Here is a close-up of the book cover
Paddington came with us to a fancy restaurant tonight and became acquainted with my daughter 😊 I'm happy to report that Paddington Bear was on his best behaviour and my daughter loves her mini!

Paddington Bear among the fresh green sprouts
These are the novelty Paddington Bear fabrics
that I bought last fall. They come from around the world!



I hope that you'll visit the other participants in the Nifty Novelties Blog Hop. The links are at the bottom of this very long post!

Giveaway




Marian of Seams to be Sewn has received a whole bunch of fat quarters for the Nifty Novelties Blog Hop. I'm hoping that Rafflecopter will be easy to use. The giveaway is a Timeless Treasures Fabric Bundle. You can find the raffle details on Marian's post. BTW, I will pay for the shipping of the bundle for the winner of my post 😊.
Update - Dix in Canada is the winner of this Timeless Treasures Fabric Bundle. Thanks to everyone for leaving a message and Marian for organising all of this.

What I learned
  • I was going to appliqué the Paddington Bear pieces without using anything behind them (my usual way!) but it became obvious that I needed some kind of stabilizer. I decided to use the Crafted Appliqué technique. It was perfect for this project.
  • I stitched the pieces to the front of the book cover with Kimono silk thread without a problem but then had major tension issues with the FMQ. At least the tension was so bad that I was able to pull most of the thread out without effort. This is the first time that this has happened - I think my Jag is due for a tune up.
Related links
Linking parties
I'll be linking this sweetheart at many linky parties. Also, don't be shy. Join us with Free Motion Mavericks this week. Your project doesn't have to be free motion quilted. Colour and Inspiration Tuesday, Midweek Makers, Put your foot down, Needle & Thread Thursday, Off The Wall Friday, Friday Foto Fun, Monday Making, Moving It Forward, Design Wall Monday,

Project details
Paddington Bear book block mini
7½" x 8½"
Techniques: foundation paper pieced, crafted appliqué technique, FMQ
Material: cotton








Free Motion Mavericks
There were some lovely projects linked up last time. Quilting Gail finished a 2008 UFO from a Japanese star stack and whack class that she attended. Here is a close up of the piecing. If you didn't see it last time, take a few minutes to visit. 
Quilting Gail's Japanese star stack and whack quilt
Quilting Gail's Japanese star stack and whack quilt

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!
Click here to enter

a Rafflecopter giveaway



Thursday, October 24
Quilting and Learning - What a Combo (you are here!)
Days Filled With Joy
Life in the Scrapatch
Bumbleberry Stitches

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66 comments:

  1. Marian24 October 2019 at 02:06

    WoW, that book looks so cute Andree and I'm so happy you joined the bloghop. It is such fun discovering ideas from my fellow bloggers.

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  2. Terry24 October 2019 at 03:22

    That little book is sooooo cute. Paddington Bear is always a favorite.(willowis4@hotmail.com)

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  3. JoyceLM24 October 2019 at 05:56

    I'm entering at Quilting & Learning - What a Combo. Love the Paddington Bear.

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  4. Ronelle24 October 2019 at 06:53

    Paddington Bear is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your awesome project Andrée.
    Entering at Quilting and Learning - What a Combo

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  5. Craftyrox24 October 2019 at 08:00

    I love how you featured Paddington on the book cover, he's adorable

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  6. Sherry24 October 2019 at 08:13

    Very clever and sooo cute. Paddington is always a favorite.

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  7. mumbird324 October 2019 at 08:52

    Cute book cover - your daughter is very fortunate to have such a talented mother!! :)

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  8. Karen24 October 2019 at 08:53

    Such a cute book. I am entering at Quilting & Learning. This is a new blog to me. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Kathleen24 October 2019 at 09:18

    I love Paddington Bear and the book cover is so sweet.

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  10. wendy24 October 2019 at 10:18

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  11. wendy24 October 2019 at 10:26

    Quilting and Learning, Love Paddington!

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  12. dungeonquilter24 October 2019 at 10:50

    Thank you for the tips.

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  13. Calicojoan24 October 2019 at 11:59

    Who doesn't love Paddington Bear. Too Cute!

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  14. Nancy D24 October 2019 at 12:13

    Quilting and learning, of course!

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  15. GranChris24 October 2019 at 12:22

    I love Padding Bear. He's wonderful. I'm entering at quilting learning combo.

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  16. Jenny9822324 October 2019 at 12:29

    I am entering at Quilting & Learning. This is a new blog to me. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. For the love of geese24 October 2019 at 12:42

    That is so cute. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down and for your linky party.

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  18. Dix in Canada24 October 2019 at 13:10

    Quilting & Learning, a new blog for me.
    Such a neat Paddington Bear project! I love mini quilts as well as Paddington Bear. Thank you for sharing your inspiration & creativity with all of us.

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  19. judys24 October 2019 at 13:56

    love seeing all the new ideas; I've never see the quilting and learning blog before, but it's wonderful.

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  20. Susan24 October 2019 at 14:19

    I love Paddington Bear. This is the first time I have been to your site. I am bookmarking it so I can come back again.

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  21. Susan24 October 2019 at 14:22

    I am entering from Quilting & Learning: What a Combo

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  22. Laura24 October 2019 at 15:09

    Your book block is so darling! What a great fabric find. I am entering from Andree at Quilting & Learning: What a Combo

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  23. Sally24 October 2019 at 15:41

    Love your Paddington book cover! Thanks forbinspiration!

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  24. Sally24 October 2019 at 15:46

    I entered at Quilting & Learning What a Combo

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  25. Cathy B.24 October 2019 at 16:06

    Entering at Quilting & Learning. Love this block - thanks for introducing me to Kate!
    basaran.family (at) rogers (dot) com

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  26. Margaret Handlin24 October 2019 at 16:12

    Love Paddington Bear! Thanks

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  27. OhioLori24 October 2019 at 16:24

    Entered thru " Quilting & Learning - What a Combo!".... Loooove the Paddington Bear Mini!! So cute..

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  28. Susan24 October 2019 at 16:42

    Quilting & Learning you've done such a cute mini! Thanks for sharing your time!

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  29. Janarama24 October 2019 at 17:29

    The mini quilt is adorable. Entered on Quilting & Learning - What a Combo!

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  30. Sharon Aurora24 October 2019 at 17:48

    Oooh it's so cute! I hope you have time soon to make the quilt. Entered on Quilting & Learning.
    shades000 at gmail dot com

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  31. Melva24 October 2019 at 17:52

    I love the variety of projects shared on hops. This one is no different and has not failed. Thanks for sharing your mini. MelvaLovesScraps(at)NolanQualityCustoms(dot)com

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  32. Glapha Cox24 October 2019 at 18:11

    That's a cute mini.

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  33. Farm Quilter24 October 2019 at 18:21

    Love Paddington!!! Your mini is so cute!! wild_blue_farm at yahoo.com

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  34. Debby24 October 2019 at 18:32

    I love the book block, it’s perfect for many of my hoarded-I mean stashed-novelties!

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  35. Scrapatches24 October 2019 at 18:50

    Cute Paddington Bear book block and fabric. Thanks for sharing in the hop ... :) Pat

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  36. Lorna24 October 2019 at 19:00

    Quilting and Learning – What a Combo. I really like what you did with Paddington Bear

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  37. Sewgirl24 October 2019 at 19:05

    I'm entering at Quilting and Learning-What a Combo. Such a sweet block! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Unknown24 October 2019 at 22:20

    Quilting and Learning-What a Combo. Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com

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  39. tac7324 October 2019 at 22:29

    Love Paddinton! Entering at Quilting and Learning.

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  40. Joanne24 October 2019 at 23:16

    Your mini is adorable. I made my grandson a Paddington Bear lap quilt and bed quilt when it was born. That was back in 2008 and he still loves them.

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    1. Joanne24 October 2019 at 23:18

      Oops I forgot to say that I am entering at Quilting and Learning

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  41. ShirleyC24 October 2019 at 23:44

    Quilting and Learning! What a Combo!
    Loved the mini Paddington!

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  42. Karrin Hurd25 October 2019 at 01:34

    Love your project with Paddington

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  43. Lisa England25 October 2019 at 05:51

    Such a fun project! I love working with novelty fabrics, especially to make things for children. I'm entering at Quilting & Learning - What a Combo.

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  44. Joy from Days Filled With Joy25 October 2019 at 06:48

    Oooh how cute!! I used to love Paddington when I was a kid! Still do, mind you :) Thanks for sharing! xx

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  45. Delaine25 October 2019 at 07:01

    I love Paddington Bear but haven't seen him for quite a while. I am entering at Quilting & Learning - What a Combo. Thanks!

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  46. Lisa25 October 2019 at 11:56

    This is adorable!!

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  47. Pam25 October 2019 at 13:45

    I love Paddington Bear -- lovely mini!!

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  48. Susan25 October 2019 at 19:19

    Adorable little Paddington Bear book!

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  49. GG25 October 2019 at 19:20

    Paddington Bear! How cute!
    Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  50. Susan 25 October 2019 at 19:32

    Was that a trick question? LOL! I'm on Andrée Faubert's blog! It's a lovely Paddington Bear mini. I have always loved Paddington, and read the books to my children and my students over many years. Your daughter has good taste in literature and friends. =)

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  51. kamiafive26 October 2019 at 00:44

    quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com. I love your Read quilt. I am going to make one for my adult daughters and grandson. They will love it.

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  52. works4me26 October 2019 at 07:48

    That is so cute. Now your daughter will end up with 2 Paddington Bear quilts. Entering at Quilting and Learning-What a Combo!

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  53. nancy c26 October 2019 at 09:13

    Quilting & Learning:) how adorable! I love that its a paddington book.

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  54. Sue Griffiths26 October 2019 at 20:47

    Paddington Bear is so cute!

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  55. Shelina26 October 2019 at 22:31

    That is a great fabric for the book. Andrée.
    Entering at Quilting and Learning - What a Combo

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  56. Ellee27 October 2019 at 03:09

    I'm entering at Andrée G. Faubert's Quilting & Learning - What a Combo! -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  57. Leah27 October 2019 at 20:08

    This is a really cute print. He looks great on a book cover. A full quilt will be fantastic!

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  58. sue s28 October 2019 at 12:40

    Paddington Bear is so cute and he deserves his own mini!. I am entering at Quilting & Learning-What a Combo.

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  59. Vivian Oaks28 October 2019 at 19:38

    Entering at Quilting and Learning and Paddington Bear is always a winner!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!

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  60. Michelle28 October 2019 at 21:03

    Your Paddington Bear is adorable.

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  61. Barb28 October 2019 at 21:54

    Entering at Quilting and Learning--Thanks for the Blog Hop and all the new ideas!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  62. Sarah29 October 2019 at 05:30

    That's a very cute mini!

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  63. rosemaryschild29 October 2019 at 13:12

    So cute! I love the movies! Entering at Quilting & Learning - What a Combo! Thank you, Susan

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  64. MaryBeth29 October 2019 at 16:04

    What an adorable little quilt. I can see a larger quilt made from so many books!!

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  65. nicolesender30 October 2019 at 21:23

    Entering at Quilting & Learning - What a Combo? Paddington Bear is so cute!

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