Block 1 and 2

I didn't know if we were supposed to post a picture of the two blocks together yet, but I see that you all have, so I will too!

I really like how things are looking so far.

I realized, though, that I would need some more of the ivory fabric (which is actually Glacé) and is an older fabric.  I found some online, though, so I'm excited about that.

Can't wait for the next step!

Everyone's blocks are so wonderful and I am loving reading about the process everyone is going through with this quilt. It's very intimate in a way, isn't it?

Tamera's Block 2

Here is block two.

I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

I really debated how I was going to do it, then I saw a similar block (with two fabrics) on someone's blog and I made a test block similar to it.  I mulled it over for a few days, then I thought I'd make it with four fabrics to represent the four major colors in the Shangri-La line that I'm using.

Can't wait to see everyone else's Block 2!

Tamera's Teaser

Here's my teaser for block two.

Wow!  I really had to use my noggin on this one, but I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

I can't wait to show everyone the whole block, he he he!  I'm just like a kid that can't wait to show his pals his new toy!

Is anyone else having fun with this????

Tamera's First Block

I finished my first block!  I think it turned out pretty nice.

As you can see, I went a little overboard on the flying geese, lol.

Can't wait for the next step!

Hope everyone else had a good day.

Shangri La what?

Sorry, Tamera, but I was really intrigued by your theme so I looked it up and wanted to link to wikipedia in case anyone else had not heard of it before.  Go here to see what Wiki thinks about it.

Now I want to read the book -- I love the idea of a mystical world and CANNOT WAIT to see yours as you develop it in fabric.  (Ofcourse your interpretation may have nothing to do with this link, but I just had to check it out anyway).

Theme and Introduction

Hello, everyone.  My name is Tamera and I live in rural North Dakota with my hubby and four children.  My husband is a farmer/rancher and I am a physician, but I stay home with my kids now and I homeschool.

I am an avid quilter and most of my quilts are donation quilts.

I'm working hard to use up my HUGE stash.

My theme is Shangri La because that's the fabric line I'll be using.

I hope to get to know you all a bit as we play along together.  This sounds like so much fun!  I really like pushing myself to do things outside my comfort zone!