I promise, just one more llama drama mini. My cousin Deb is coming to visit today, and she asked if I would make her a llama mini quilt for her classroom. Of course, I said — no prob llama! (Thanks to Dione at Clever Chameleon for that clever response!)
This little llama really isn’t named yet. That will be up to Deb. This one is a close cousin of Lucille, with the hair and a jaunty bright purple bandana. I used turquoise Grunge for the body.
I think this llama will add some nice drama to her classroom, don’t you?
Deb loves music, so I added a little touch of music to her llama.
Like Lucille, this little mini is a trim 10″ x 20″. I quilted long vertical lines using Aurifil Dove Grey thread. Once again, this took me an afternoon to make. The pattern is so well done, but here’s a tip — you should really read the instructions carefully and pay attention so you don’t have any little pieces left over. I won’t say any more about that, other than that I just added a little personality without realizing it! Haha.
Deb will be here the rest of the week, so there will be a lot of talking and laughing but probably not a lot of quilting. Before I go, though, I’ll leave you with a little discovery I made over the July 4th weekend.
Random Tip of the Day
I have a patriotic quilt I hang each year. It is a lap quilt size. I don’t have a rod pocket for it, because then it would hang too long for the space. So I usually hang it over the rod and secure it with pins. However, I had a lightbulb moment the other day and used a different common household item instead.
My quilt has dark borders, and the bobby pins are barely visible. The quilt hangs in a high traffic area, and the pins hold it securely. While I wouldn’t use bobby pins for a quilt that hangs an extensive period of time, it’s a temporary fix for those seasonal quilts. Just make sure your bobby pins are new and free of rust or snags.
Linking up today and later this week with Quilt Fabrication, Sew Fresh Quilts, My Quilt Infatuation, Powered by Quilting and Confessions of a Fabric Addict.
Wendy
Clever idea with the bobby pins.
Thanks, Cindy. It’s a good temporary fix!
Goede middag
Zijn er van die alpaca ook patronen.
Ik zoek namelijk patronen can dieren voor droomdekkentje
Mvg annemieke
Goede avond
Kan ik misschien bij u het quiltpatroon van de alpaca kopen .zou deze graag gebruiken voor droomdekkentje.
Ah, so fun. Have a great time with your cousin!
Thanks, Tracie, I will!
Another cutie added to your list.
Thanks, Lisa! I enjoyed making another one!
Another adorable Llama, Deb will love it. Stay out of trouble you two!!
Thanks, Vicki!
Your llamas are too cute!!! Llove llife!
Thanks, Nancy!
Love the llamas! Great thinking outside the box with those bobbie pins.
Thanks, Carol! It’s a good temporary fix!
Very cute; especially love the musical touch!
Have a great time with your cousin!
Thank you, Molli! Will do!
Hi Wendy! I think Lucille’s cousin has an attitude. You can easily see it in her eyes – she’s a stinker. I can’t wait to hear what Deb names her. I guess she could be a he . . . but she just too involved to be a him. Great tip about the bobby bins! I don’t have any though!! I’d have to pick up some at the dollar store. I hope you and Deb have lots of fun and laughs, and try to stay out of trouble. Have a good cuppa on me – wish I could join you. ~smile~ Roseanne
Thanks, Roseanne! The llama does have a bit of an attitude! I’m sure we’ll have fun. We’ll think of you as we’re sipping our cuppa!
Where can I find the pattern for these cute little llamas
Lalalallamas-I lalalalove them-also amazed that autocorrect didn’t attempt to correct these two words.
Haha! Thanks! You have tamed your autocorrect! 😉
Well, that is terrifically cute. Love the colors you’ve used.
Thanks, Barbara!
Bobby pins – who knew you could use them for that? I love llama #2 just as much – so much fun!
Yep, it was a true “aha!” moment for me!
Another cute llama – love her hair! What a fun little quilt for your cousin to hang in her classroom. Enjoy your time with her, Wendy!
Thanks, Diann!
Lucille’s cousin has serious flair! About how long did it take you to piece the second one? Thanks for the bobby pin tip. I haven’t owned them in 20 years 🙂
Thanks, Louise. This second one took me a few hours in the afternoon. I pieced it one afternoon, quilted and bound it the next, but it can be done all in the same day.
Deb’s llama is SEW cute, especially with the music touch! Love it!! And, aren’t you clever – using bobby pins! Brilliant!
Enjoy your time with Deb!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
Sooo cute! I love the musical muzzle : )
Thanks, Eileen!
Thanks, Gail!
Hi Wendy, cute llama! Have fun with your cousin 🙂
Thank you!
Llama is perfect for a classroom. You always have such good outcomes on your projects. I wish I had the inspiration source you have in my brain. Have fun.
Thanks, Katherine!
Hi Wendy — another super cute Llama! I love how you added the music fabric what a special touch ♥ Enjoy spending time with your cousin!
Thanks, Karla!
That little llama…is so cute! I can’t wait to see the next one! I am so bad at reading through instructions. Even if I do, I usually mess something up! The personal touches are perfect too!
Thanks, Jayne!
SO utterly adorable! Did you put them side by side for a pic? And that’s a great bobby pin tip too. 🙂 bet Deb will just love this!
Thanks, Sandra!
Your lama is adorable 🙂
Thank you!
Your second llama is just as cute as the first. I don’t think you can ever have too many llamas, apparently they are very social creatures. 🙂
I agree, thanks!