Help Please!
Okay, so here is the dilemma, not tragic but still it’s something that deserves a little attention. I am doing this super huge color-wheel quilt from Joelle Hoverson’s Last Minute patchwork and Gifts book. I made one and it was so cute I decided to make three more and make it a Queen size quilt. It’s ginormous! Of course that wasn’t enough and I am going through this Victorian phase so I added these little cameo cutie silhouettes. For me a project is not complete unless it has some animals in it. It was all going just fine until I got to the last wheel. I have a puppy, a squirrel and a bunny. The dilemma is this, what goes in the last wheel?
I think y’all will be helpful and maybe think of something I haven’t thought of.
By the way, if you haven’t made this quilt you should. It is super easy, goes really fast and looks totally amazing. I used a bit from Full Moon Forest, Flutterby, Nest and Neptune with white and gray background pieces. I have seen a lot of people make it a ton of different ways. It always looks good, it’s just one of those great designs that can’t be messed up. I wish I had thought of it, but I didn’t so I will just have to settle with making it over and over again. That is the plight of envy I guess.
Tags: color wheel, quilt, sillohuette
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Super cute!! I think a deer would be delightful!
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
A bird?
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I was going to say a deer also but then realized it sorta has a hunting theme, I mean for a dog. Dogs like to chase squirrels and bunnies. Maybe a kitten would look nice?
Whatever you decide, it’s a very pretty quilt!
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:12 pm
turtle!!!
those are really cool. the colors are awesome.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I was going to say a deer too, or any woodland friend…or maybe a hedgehog.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
It seems like there is a backyard animals theme going, so probably a cat to balance out the domesticated vs. wild.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Go totally Victorian and put yourself in it!
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I thought of a cat as well. Then I thought your sillohette would look super fun…..and then I read the other comments and others think so, too! But a horse, a cat, you, whatever. I can’t believe how cute the quilt is! I love it!
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I think a bird would be sweet.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
A kitty of course! Love the silhouettes!
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I agree with Andi, a bird would be perfect!
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Love those color wheels! beautiful and huge!! Maybe a snail in there?
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:01 pm
It needs a cat.
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:39 pm
My first thought is that it needs a bird. All of the blocks are beautiful. I have that book and I LOVE that quilt. I also hope to make it someday.
February 22nd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Hedgehog or bird. Looks wonderful! Can’t wait to see the final result
February 22nd, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I say go with a bear or a fox.
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Deer, cat: obvious. That is why it must be a PIG. We love pigs at our house. My oldest son gets tears in his eyes looking at piglets rolling in their own poop, so any animal that can move people like that I am down with.
I love the color wheel quilt, have the book, wanted to make it, thought it looked hard. So glad you set me straight. I WILL make it now!
Cannot wait for Neptune to ship. Can. not. wait. xoxo
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Wowie, wow! Those silhouettes are a fabulous addition to the color wheels. My first thoughts were “bird” and “cat,” but I think a jumping fish would be cool. Nice job!!
February 22nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I have to agree with Pam, I think a pig would be prefect. dang! I wish I would have thought of it.
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
A zombie is my vote. Have you seen the movie Fido? Zombies are pets too!
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
My first instinct was a giraffe … with its long neck coming up through the middle of the circle. Amy just beat me to the punch on my second idea: something from the sea. Maybe an octopus with a few tentacles reaching out from the middle? Or a giant squid? Just weird enough to be cool.
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Oh, how can you not have a bird?! I would definitely have a little owl!
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I think the deer is in keeping with the nature woodlands theme. But there are some other REALLY good suggestions here. Very pretty color plates, you’ve done a great job.
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:43 pm
A fox would be fun and different. It is easily recognized in silhouette with its signature pointy ears.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I was trying to think of something different, so I think an elephant
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Pretty! A horse.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:20 pm
I think a Chicken or rooster
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Maybe a great horned owl or a crow. The colors are so pretty.
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I think a person, too. Maybe you as a kid.
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:55 pm
said before above, but a dog or a deer would be really cute.
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Hmmm, I think it has to be a bird, or at least something that flies! An owl?
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Definitely an owl….a wise, old owl. Or maybe a young, dumb owl.
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm
a moose! one of the most easily recognizable silhouettes out there.
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I think a cat or an bird.
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Those are all animals that you would find in a field, so I thought of a fox (already been said) so now I’m going with a quail.
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Girl!!! That’s why I love ya! I’m working on this project as well. I’m kinda obsessed with color wheels, although, I have too many projects going at once. Note to self: finished what you’ve started! OK so back to why I love you…the quirkiness! It’s awesome. Love the animal silhouettes! Love the way you have the color wheels arranged. And as for the animal? I like the bird in flight suggestion, owl…or fish? I donno your the genius here! carry on.
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
If not a bird, how about a butterfly?
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
ok so random question…as a kid were you more of a maker (you know like compulsively making things whatever they may be…or more of a painter or drawer…just wondering.
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I would say go for a cat ;o)
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:20 am
a little girl with a high ponytail
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:26 am
a whale
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:37 am
I think something from the sea or air as well. My first thought was fish, but birds make beautiful silhouttes.
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:56 am
I agree that a bird would look great. How about a peacock or a pheasant to carry on your Victorian theme?
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:27 am
i think something that flies…bird…owl or hawk would be cool.
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:28 am
This made me think of manor house so then it made me think of boar, but boars aren’t very cute. I do think a quail would be cute though!
February 23rd, 2009 at 6:52 am
I think a cat would be awesome!
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:06 am
Adorable quilts! I have yet to step into that realm… soon I hope. You need a winged creature in there. Hmmm… maybe an owl or a chicken?!! Ooooh… a rooster with a big crest and foliage would look wicked!
patty
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:17 am
I’d suggest a bird.
LOVELY LOVELY piece by the way! just delightful!
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:24 am
A dolphin…or a fish… tie in to the Neptune line…
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:15 am
I think that an owl would be good! Definately a bird of some type:)
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
chicken!
deer!
kitty?
seahorse?
yes, a seahorse!
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:52 am
I LOVE your quilt!
Being someone who likes to do the unexpected, I would probably leave it “empty”. I mean… who says you have to have anything there?
Having said that, a cat seems like the right choice.
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
For sure a Bird…I like Sinta’s idea of an owl!!
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hi Jenn!
I say a sheep, cow, chicken or an owl…..sheeps and cows are my favorites but I bet an owl would look cool in this quilt.
Miss you!
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:53 am
all of your animals included so far are in my backyard. I also have a peacock that visits frequently…..very Victorian.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
At first I was thinking a cat, or raccoon, but after reading everyone’s comments, I agree that an owl would be perfect.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Owls are always winners for me. So pretty.
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Woah - great idea. I thought a duck would be nice, but a deer is a cool option, too.
February 23rd, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I like the unexpectedness of a flamingo.
Plus the silhouette’s really identifiable.
February 23rd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I think it should be a cat/kitten becuse you have 2 animals in the wild, and one domestic…so a cat just adds balance to nature.
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I think you need to give a shoutout to your first collection, Full Moon Forest, and add an owl.
February 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 pm
A bird or a bear. I love it!
February 23rd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
What a fun challenge! Well, you have two ‘wild’ (squirrel and bunny) so how about a cat to make the other two ‘domestic.’ Or, use a bird, to make them all back-yard animals, or animals that the dog likes to bark at. Or a horse, which would have a simlar profile and body shape as a dog. Yeah, I like the bird best.
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
horse. first animal that popped in my head. can’t tell you why.
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:25 pm
What about an owl or a robin? They’re still woodsy, but different than what you’ve got now. The Color Wheel quilt I made is currenty at Country Expressions getting quilted. Could you say “howdy” to it for me?
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:43 pm
oh my gosh, these are goooorgeous!!! I’m voting for some type of bird! Maybe a stern little magpie or raven…
February 23rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
i think a peacock would be lovely! the color wheel resembles a bit like the feathers! maybe you can do a play on the idea!
February 24th, 2009 at 1:34 am
its absolutely stunning!
How about an eagle with the wings spread open? It might make a nice form.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:11 am
A fox. Its beautiful-traditional and modern.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Hmm ooh - the work! The quilt is gorgeous. I’d say it asks for another “household” animal to make it harmonious. Cat is maybe not the most original thing to come up with but I still think it fits very well. Although I like that magpie suggestion a lot also, or maybe a butterfly?
I’m curious to see what it’s going to be!
February 24th, 2009 at 8:50 am
My first response would be cat, because it is a small animal like the others. After reading the other reponses, I like the idea of a bird as well. Sounds like you’ll still have a tough time choosing.
February 24th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
As I wrote in my mail: it must be a cat ^^ ! (After scrolling down i found the place to leave a comment, oh-oh…)
February 24th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
A cat - its a domesticated animal like the dog, so you have two wildlife animals and two domestic. So far its really gorgeous!!
February 24th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Rabbit>Squirrel
Dog>Cat
A cat would be the perfect size.
February 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
I have always wanted to make that quilt- so pretty. Maybe a pelican. Just his head and neck- maybe shoulders, facing in toward the other animals. Or a tiny mouse. Something small so that it is a little more unexpected to have it a bit asymmetrical.
February 24th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
hmmmm I like the deer idea personally, a bear possibly, or what about a wood pecker? Now you have so many to choose from, I’m even more at a loss! haha.
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February 24th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Make a deer:) or a fox:)
Either way… looking super neat!
February 24th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
a tree of course!
February 24th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
kitty cat, I think…
February 25th, 2009 at 12:33 am
definitely a fox,goes with a woodland theme
February 25th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Turtle!! Definitely an homage to Neptune.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
a bird!
February 26th, 2009 at 9:41 am
a bird - or an owl!
February 26th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Before I even saw any other suggestions, my first thought was a bird of some sort. And maybe it is because I am currently on an eBay bidding frenzy for a FQ of teal owl fabric from your Full Moon Forest line, but OWL jumped to mind. It seems appropriate to your quilt; it appears there are several others thinking along the same lines. Good luck with your decision! (And if you want a real ego boost, just know that I am fighting some lady to the death for this FQ; we are up to almost $20.00 + s/h! Apparently we both think you are a genius. Tell your mom if she wants to finance a vacation, she should sell some of this owl pattern on eBay. I’m thinking she could pay for Greece or somewhere equally exotic!)
February 26th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I vote for moose, so you get the awesome antlers! Although I imagine that would be a hard one to sew!
February 26th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
A Kitty Cat of course! I know you are a dog lover, but dogs chase cats who chase squirrels and bunnies! That is my logic at least!
February 27th, 2009 at 5:04 am
I like the dog and the squirrel.
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:28 am
I agree with the cat choice. But there are a lot of good suggestions. Maybe a bigger quilt with more blocks (or smaller blocks) so you can show more animals.
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 am
oooh, too many choices! i was thinking deer, but what about something from the sea because of your neptune fabric? octopus [i saw that up there somewhere!] would be cool. if you did a bird, a cockatiel would be awesome with it’s cool crown of feathers.
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:13 am
oh, yes. and these are absolutely stunning.
March 2nd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
A cat of course. Dog is to squirrel as Cat is to rabbit. Although the rabit looks more like a hair. Then again, since today is Dr. Suess’ birthday, it must be a cat. A cat, and that’s that!. Looking forward to seeing you in Shawnee, KS.
March 5th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I think it just has to be a cat…..(I could loan you one or two!)
March 8th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I say a monkey, bird or elephant ^_^ super cute!
March 10th, 2009 at 5:57 am
I think a bird or owl would be great in the center of the circle! Great quilt and love Neptune!!
Laura T
March 10th, 2009 at 8:24 am
I say a pig, pigs are overlooked i quilts.
Salute for Neptune
Regards to all from Copenhagen
March 11th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I think an owl will be nice.
I love Neptune especially “ssPink”.
March 12th, 2009 at 1:34 am
I think an owl will be nice.
I love Neptune especially “ssPink
March 12th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
BIRD all the way - an elegant little sparrow would be my pick - has the same innocence and peacefullness as the bunny. squirrel & Pup.
thea.
xx
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March 14th, 2009 at 8:38 am
I say giraffe.
March 16th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Maybe a kitty or an owl. Owls are terribly trendy right now.
March 22nd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
I echo giraffe. They’re always cool.
March 27th, 2009 at 10:10 am
A mouse first came to mind
April 24th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Maybe a cat
April 30th, 2009 at 6:51 am
A duck, a duck!
May 15th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Needs a cat in the last color wheel.
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
MOUSE!
May 23rd, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Cat is too predictable. Mouse is what the cat is after!
May 28th, 2009 at 7:18 am
A FOX !!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:04 am
Have you decided yet? Hope you let us know. I vote crow! Why is it Victorian makes me think halloween….
June 14th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
a tortise, of course. hahahaha!!!!
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:03 am
This is a noooooooo brainer” a kitty of course!
August 8th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
ummm, gnome. aren’t they on everything now?
September 7th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hi
I’m sure you finished this ages ago considering I just found your blog now (love your drawings by the way, pencil sketches really charms me and I really admire people who master it, it sure woudn’t makes my days worse if you would show tons more) but I’d make a stag, slender male one with fancy horns like twigs growing in the circle. The other animals are kind of a collected form, one black blotch, I think some nice horns would make a nice contrast, something that interests the eye.
I’d love to see it finished but I couldn’t find it anywhere (yes I read your whole blog to the end) so please, can I?
love
Jenny