Crow

 Today I had the morning free before leaving for work so I quilted the branches of my new piece.

 This is how it looks from the back.  Sometimes the back tells a story too.

 Still had time to quilt the leaves.  I like to use different colored threads that enhance the object. I love how the leaves are transformed when quilted.

 Last night I sketched out my "character" I wanted to add to this piece.  I wanted a crow with a look on his face so he would be checking out the viewer.

 I took my sketch and transfered it to tracing paper and then used the tracing paper on top of the quilt to decide on placement.

 I think I am leaning toward this one.  Fits the branches quite well.

I have to finish quilting the leaves before working on the bird tomorrow.  We are picking up a beautiful 1800's step back cupboard up in Green Bay.  It may become my new pantry if I like it.  Why buy new when you can have a piece of history instead.  It is 7 feet tall so it will fit in my kitchen.